Colonial History of New York Private Walking Tour


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From $250.00

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Pricing Info:

Duration: 2 hours

Departs: New York, New York

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

The Financial District of Manhattan is not usually associated with colonial history and yet it's full of reminders about the events and people of 3 and 4 hundreds years ago.


What's Included

Tourist guide services


Traveler Information

  • TRAVELER: Age: 0 - 120

Additional Info

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • We will walk a lot

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Bowling Green
The first spot to be colonized in Manhattan Bowling Green is where I make my introduction about what the island looked like before and why Manhattan is called that. We also talk about the beginning of the Revolutionary War and the toppling of King George III statue.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Netherland Monument
This if gift from The Netherlands tells the story both of New Amsterdam and alleged purchase of Manhattan.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Castle Clinton National Monument
The ford was built for the war of 1812 but inside there a fragment of the old battery wall that gave The Battery its name.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fraunces Tavern Museum
Sometimes called the oldest building in Manhattan this is the sight of important meetings by Sons of Liberty and one of the favorite hangs of general Washington where some of his "stuff" now reside inside.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wall Street
The border of New Amsterdam ran here so it's a good place to talk of the transfer of power from Dutch to the English and other names of the city.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Federal Hall
The sight of George Washington inauguration in 1789 when NYC was the capital of these new somewhat United States.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trinity Church
The oldest church still existing as an organization in NYC was deeply involved in the development of Manhattan. On its graveyard are buried several important people, but we will talk mostly about everyone's favorite treasurer Alexander Hamilton.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saint Paul Chapel
The oldest church building in Manhattan is not usually used for services these days but presents an opportunity to feel the vibes of American founding fathers who prayed here.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free






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