Why choose this New York City tour ?
Follow in the footsteps of the U.S. Founding Fathers in Downtown NYC and learn the American colonial history. See historic sites such as the Trinity Church and the City Hall. Extended options: visit Federal Hall and the National Museum of American Indian.
2-hour: Downtown Highlights
Choose this tour to visit Trinity Church Cemetery and learn about the colonial history in Downtown NYC. See the City Hall, Federal Reserve Bank, Fraunces Tavern, and more.
3-hour: Downtown Highlights & Federal Hall
Choose this tour to visit Federal Hall and Trinity Church Cemetery and learn about the colonial history in Downtown NYC. See the City Hall, Federal Reserve Bank, and more.
4-hour: Downtown, Federal Hall & American Indian Museum
Choose this tour to visit the National Museum of American Indian, Federal Hall and Trinity Church Cemetery, and learn about the colonial history in Downtown NYC.
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What makes American Colonial History in New York Private Walking Tour a unique experience ?
Meet your guide in front of the Benjamin Franklin Statue (opposite Pace University), One Pace Plaza, New York, NY 10038, United States
The story will focus on the American Revolutionary War, the first independent government, the development of classical liberalism and republican principles, and other important events and people that shaped the history of the U.S. You will see the 19th century New York City Hall and stroll along Wall Street where the American financial system was born.
Learn about the purpose of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the Federal Hall and the New York Stock Exchange.
Visit the old cemetery of Trinity Church to find graves of Alexander Hamilton and many other early Americans.
The route will continue past the former US Custom House to one of the oldest streets in NYC, Stone Street, and end at the historic Fraunces Tavern with a George Washington link.
Visit the Federal Hall National Monument on your colonial history-themed tour. This historic 1703 building served as New York’s first City Hall and is the site where the colonial Stamp Act Congress met to draft its message to King George III. Learn about their protest against “taxation without representation” and the American Revolution. The exhibit also covers the history of the nation’s first central government under the Articles of Confederation.
Visit the National Museum of American Indian, which is housed in the former Alexander Hamilton’s US Custom House. Discover over 12,000 years of American Indian history with a collection of Native American art, artifacts and instruments. Learn about the first interactions between Europeans and native people and see how the native culture has impacted American life over the centuries. It will be a great history lesson for all the history buffs!
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the option selected. Admissions to the Federal Hall National Monument and National Museum of American Indian are not included in the 2-hour tour.
- There are mandatory security checks at most NYC attractions.
- Guided tours inside the churches during masses and scheduled events are limited. If entry is not possible, the guide will provide all information outside.
- For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- 3H:Downtown & Federal Hall
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Duration: 3 hours: Choose this tour to visit Federal Hall and Trinity Church Cemetery and learn about the colonial history in Downtown NYC.
,: See the City Hall, Federal Reserve Bank, and more. The tour is led by a Private Guide who is fluent in your chosen language.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. - 4H:Downtown,FederalHall&Americ
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Duration: 4 hours: Choose this tour to visit the National Museum of American Indian, Federal Hall and Trinity Church Cemetery,
,: and learn about the colonial history in Downtown NYC. The tour is led by a Private Guide in your chosen language.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. - 2-hour: Downtown Highlights
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Duration: 2 hours: Choose this tour to visit Trinity Church Cemetery and learn about the colonial history in Downtown NYC. See the City Hall,
,: Fraunces Tavern, and more. The tour is led by a Private Guide who is fluent in your chosen language.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language.
American Colonial History in New York Private Walking Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Free entry to the Trinity Church Cemetery (all options)
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Free entry to the Federal Hall National Monument (3 and 4-hour options only)
- American Colonial History-themed Private Walking Tour in Downtown New York
- Free entry to the National Museum of American Indian (4-hour option only)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
Not Included
- Free entry to the Federal Hall National Monument (in 2-hour option)
- Free entry to the National Museum of American Indian (in 2 and 3-hour options)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by New York City Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/New_York.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Know before you go:
– Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
– Please note that the number of attractions depends on the option selected. – Admissions to the Federal Hall National Monument and National Museum of American Indian are not included in the 2-hour tour.
– There are mandatory security checks at most NYC attractions.
– Guided tours inside the churches during masses and scheduled events are limited. If entry is not possible, the guide will provide all information outside.
– For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides – so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
