When the Dutch first established a colony here, the Lenape Native Americans called the region home. By the end of the Dutch era in what is now New York, it was among the most diverse places on earth. This tour explores the origin stories of the demographics that would come to play dominant roles in what would become New York City, including the indigenous people, the Christians, Jews, Muslims, Irish, Italians, English, Africans, businesses, real estate agents, artists, peddlers, loners, and dreamers. Highlights include a view of New York harbor, monuments to early immigrants who defined the metropolis, Wall Street with Federal Hall and the Stock Exchange, Alexander Hamilton's grave at Trinity Church, and Fraunces Tavern, the oldest building still standing in Manhattan.
At Castle Clinton, we'll learn the history of the fort (built for the War of 1812) and it's role as an immigration hub in NYC from 1855-1890. Today, this is where tickets are sold for Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.
15 minutesAdmission freeSee on map
This glorious structure was built as a Customs House, but was also the site of the first fort built to defend the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam.
10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map
We'll see the epicenter of the American financial system, as well as the Fearless Girl statue that boldly confronts the giant structure.
20 minutesAdmission freeSee on map
The site where George Washington
The site where George Washington was inaugurated as the first President of the United States, where the Bill of Rights was ratified, and where the first Congress sat.
25 minutesAdmission freeSee on map
A visit to Lower Manhattan
A visit to Lower Manhattan has to include a stop at the 911 Memorial.
15 minutesAdmission freeSee on map
Here we'll see the newly restored neogothic church that played a critical roll in American history as well as the cemetery in the courtyard to see Alexander Hamilton's grave.
15 minutesAdmission freeSee on map
On the steps of the Museum of the American Indian
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | Refund |
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| At least 1 days before | 100% |
| Between 0 and 1 days before | 0% |
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