Colonial History of New York Private Walking Tour

In evidenza

Itinerario

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 minuti•Ingresso gratuito•Vedi sulla mappa

2. 2

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

   5 minuti•Ingresso gratuito

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 minuti•Ingresso gratuito•Vedi sulla mappa

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 minuti•Ingresso gratuito•Vedi sulla mappa

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 minuti•Ingresso gratuito•Vedi sulla mappa

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 minuti•Ingresso gratuito•Vedi sulla mappa

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 minuti•Ingresso gratuito•Vedi sulla mappa

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 minuti•Ingresso gratuito

Punto d'incontro

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.

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Prelievo

• Tutti si incontrano al punto di partenza

Da sapere prima di partire

• 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

Cancellazione e rimborso

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