Historical Cat Tales Walking Tour Financial District Discount Tickets

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Overview

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 buffs and cat lovers alike. Well-behaved cat companions (in carriers or harnesses) are welcome to join, retracing the same paths their ancestors once roamed.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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"

End Point

End point

We'll be ending the tour in front of The Firehouse, Engine 31 Building on 87 Lafayette Street.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. 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.
Duration: 15 mins
2. 120 Broadway
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.
Duration: 15 mins
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.
Duration: 15 mins
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.
Duration: 15 mins
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.
Duration: 15 mins
6. The Sun Building
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.
Duration: 15 mins
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.
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

All Fees and Taxes

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Cats About Town Walking Tours

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