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Historical Cat Tales Walking Tour Financial District
(2) Reviews
New York
About
Discover Wall Street's secret cat guardians on this one-of-a-kind, two-hour walking tour through Lower Manhattan. Learn how cats protected America’s financial center in the 1800s and early 1900s, from safeguarding documents in the Equitable Building to patrolling the halls of the General Post Office, where more than 60 “postal cats” were once on the federal payroll.
You’ll hear the tale of the Mutilator, the fierce defender of the newspaper presses, and the compassionate cat who comforted prisoners in the notorious Tombs jail. As you walk 1.5 miles through the city’s historic streets, you’ll uncover forgotten feline legends at some of New York’s most iconic landmarks—perfect for history buf...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Meeting Points
Departure
135 Broadway
Joie de Vivre sculpture by Mark di Suvero in Zuccotti Park, New York, NY 10006 (specific meeting instructions provided upon booking) but you'll spot your guide holding up a sign saying "Cats About Town Tours"
Return
87 Lafayette St
We'll be ending the tour in front of The Firehouse, Engine 31 Building on 87 Lafayette Street.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Historical Cat Tales Walking Tour Financial District
(2) Reviews
New York
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About
Discover Wall Street's secret cat guardians on this one-of-a-kind, two-hour walking tour through Lower Manhattan. Learn how cats protected America’s financial center in the 1800s and early 1900s, from safeguarding documents in the Equitable Building to patrolling the halls of the General Post Office, where more than 60 “postal cats” were once on the federal payroll.
You’ll hear the tale of the Mutilator, the fierce defender of the newspaper presses, and the compassionate cat who comforted prisoners in the notorious Tombs jail. As you walk 1.5 miles through the city’s historic streets, you’ll uncover forgotten feline legends at some of New York’s most iconic landmarks—perfect for history buf...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Meeting Points
Departure
135 Broadway
Joie de Vivre sculpture by Mark di Suvero in Zuccotti Park, New York, NY 10006 (specific meeting instructions provided upon booking) but you'll spot your guide holding up a sign saying "Cats About Town Tours"
Return
87 Lafayette St
We'll be ending the tour in front of The Firehouse, Engine 31 Building on 87 Lafayette Street.
Itinerary
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Zuccotti Park
Our meeting point features Mark di Suvero's vibrant red 70-foot sculpture. Here you'll be introduced to the feline history of the Financial District and learn about the outdoor cats who once roamed these streets during Wall Street's early days.
15 minutes
2
Equitable Building
This iconic skyscraper was once home to a team of working cats who protected valuable documents and equipment from rodents. Discover how these feline employees became an essential part of this historic building's operations.
15 minutes
3
Broadway & Park Row
Stand at the location of the historic Mullet Post Office where over 60 "postal cats" were officially employed by the federal government in the early 1900s. Learn about George Cook, the Superintendent of Federal Cats, who managed this feline workforce that protected valuable mail from rats attracted to envelope glue. These hardworking cats operated on a "two-platoon system" to ensure 24-hour protection of the mail.
15 minutes
4
Broadway & Ann Street
Stand where the famous showman once displayed his "cherry-colored cat" attraction, and hear the amusing tale of feline trickery that delighted (and fooled) thousands of 19th-century visitors.
15 minutes
5
City Hall Park
Discover the political felines Snooky and Tammany who became beloved mascots and legendary figures in NYC government. Their stories reveal how cats influenced even the highest offices in the city.
15 minutes
6
280 Broadway
Explore the tale of Mutilator, the famously fierce office cat who protected the printing presses and became a celebrated character among journalists of the era.
15 minutes
7
125 White St
Our final stop reveals the heartwarming story of a compassionate cat who brought comfort to prisoners in the notorious Tombs jail, demonstrating how felines provided connection and humanity in even the darkest places.
