Colonial History of New York Private Walking Tour

Points forts

Itinéraire

1. 1

   Bowling Green

   The first spot to be colonized in Manhattan 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•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

2. 2

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

   5 minutes•Entrée libre

3. 3

   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•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

4. 4

   Fraunces Tavern Museum

   Sometimes called the oldest building in Manhattan this

   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•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

5. 5

   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•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

6. 6

   Federal Hall National Memorial

   The sight of George Washington inauguration in 1789 when NYC

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

   5 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

7. 7

   Trinity Church Wall Street

   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•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

8. 8

   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•Entrée libre

Point de rendez-vous

In front of the main entrance to the Museum of American Indian (housed in the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Customs House) next to the fence of Bowling Green.

La carte montre New York. Le point de rendez-vous exact est l'adresse ci-dessus.Ouvrir une carte plus grande

Prise en charge

• Rendez-vous au point de départ pour tous

À savoir avant de partir

• 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
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• We will walk a lot
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Annulation et remboursement

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