
The Outlaws Who Built NYC: Financial District Tour
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Is The Outlaws Who Built NYC: Financial District Tour worth booking?
The Outlaws Who Built NYC: Financial District Tour is a 2-hour experience in New York, United States, from $40 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 7 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 61 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (7)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $40 per person
New York wasn’t built by the rule followers. This walking tour dives into the real stories of the hustlers, rebels, and power brokers who shaped the city from the ground up. Explore the alleys and landmarks where deals w
What you get
About this experience
New York wasn’t built by the rule followers. This walking tour dives into the real stories of the hustlers, rebels, and power brokers who shaped the city from the ground up. Explore the alleys and landmarks where deals were struck, scandals exploded, and ambition rewrote the rules. Meet the pirates, fraudsters, and firebrands who made New York the city it is today, unpredictable, bold, and always on the edge.
What's included
Included
- All Fees and Taxes
What you'll see and do
NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Rides
The guide will meet you OUTSIDE the entrance to the Millennium Downtown New York hotel and escort you to the first stop on the tour.
5 minutes here
Tour attendees will learn about the first privateers in the NYC area and of the remains of ships embedded in the earth.
7 minutes here
The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
The site of the former business of Madame Restell.
7 minutes here
The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
Site of the former home of New York City's first black millionaire.
6 minutes here
Trinity Church NYC
Tour attendees will learn about the trial that established the Freedom of the Press.
6 minutes here
Wall Street
The site of the 1920 Wall Street bombing.
7 minutes here
Wall Street
The site of the The Manhattan Company relating to NYC's water supply and bank formation.
7 minutes here
East River Waterfront Esplanade
A birds-eye view of Brooklyn Bridge to discuss its corrupt beginnings.
7 minutes here
Financial District
Visitors will stop at the First Precinct to learn about 1970s police corruption.
7 minutes here
Visitors will stop at Hanover Square to hear about how local resident and criminal Captain Kidd had a hand in developing the colony.
7 minutes here
The White Horse Tavern, Bridge St
The site of the home of New Amsterdam law-breakers who created the elite of New York City.
8 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New York
The nearest subways are Cortlandt Street (N, R, W; Dey St & Church St NE exit is next to the meeting point), WTC Cortlandt (1), WTC (PATH), and Fulton Street (2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J, R, Z).
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
This location in the Financial District is very close to Bowling Green (4, 5) and South Ferry/Whitehall Street (1, R, W) train stations and various ferry services.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Sat
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Purefinder New York
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
7 verified traveler reviews for The Outlaws Who Built NYC: Financial District Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
History with a Criminal Record—and I Loved Every Minute of It
If you think NYC was built by polite handshakes and zoning meetings, think again. This tour throws you straight into the alleyways of history with the outlaws, hustlers, and political schemers who actually built the bones of the city—one bribe, brawl, and backroom deal at a time. Our guide was part historian, part stand-up comic, and part time-traveling gossip columnist. She made 19th-century scandals feel juicier than anything on Bravo. I laughed, I learned, and I left slightly suspicious that I might be related to a corrupt Tammany Hall boss. This isn’t your average “and here’s where Hamilton ate a sandwich” tour. It’s for people who want to hear the messy, glorious, rebellious truth about New York City’s rise. 10/10 would bribe a city official to do it again.
Response from the operator: Thank you for this brilliant review! You're welcome back anytime (no bribes necessary) on any Purefinder New York tour!
via Tripadvisor
Hidden Gems of NYC History
I truly enjoyed the tour. It was a great way to discover the hidden sides of NYC's history that aren't usually talked about. The information was presented with humor and clarity, making it both engaging and insightful. Definitely a memorable experience.
Response from the operator: Thank you, Lina. We're delighted to have you back on your second Purefinder New York tour!
via Tripadvisor
Entertaining and informative tour!
Krombie was a terrific tour guide - very excited about the topic and very well informed. We really enjoyed our time with her learning about pirates and Wall Street hustlers and lots of other seedy characters. We also got to see a lot of the Wall Street area that was unfamiliar to us. Highly recommended. We look forward to doing some of Krombie's other tours.
Response from the operator: Thank you. We appreciate your review and look forward to welcoming you on future tours with Purefinder New York!
via Tripadvisor
Fabulous insight into the history of NYC
Such an excellent tour, giving an extraordinary insight into the history of New York. It was really interesting to find out more about some people and places that shaped the city and the tour guide was amazing. Would highly recommend as something essential for any NYC break
via Tripadvisor
Unique tour experience
The tour is very unique, and quite interesting. Includes lots of people I had never heard of before. Definitely a must if you want something a little different than the same old Manhattan tours.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Sat
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 61
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
The Outlaws Who Built NYC: Financial District Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New York.
How much does The Outlaws Who Built NYC: Financial District Tour cost?
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Prices start at $40 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New York usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does The Outlaws Who Built NYC: Financial District Tour take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New York is not rushed.
Is The Outlaws Who Built NYC: Financial District Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 7 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New York, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule The Outlaws Who Built NYC: Financial District Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is The Outlaws Who Built NYC: Financial District Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book The Outlaws Who Built NYC: Financial District Tour?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New York can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New York and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does The Outlaws Who Built NYC: Financial District Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New York within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New York?
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New York has more bookable experiences than any other city on Outty, and the quality spread is brutal. Observation decks are commoditised, so we score them on timed-entry reliability and sunset slots. Food tours and borough walks are where the ranking really separates operators, and the top scores in the city all come from small-group guides. On Outty we rank every New York experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Grand Canyon VIP Helicopter Tour, Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights, NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New York?
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September to early November, and late April through June. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New York?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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