Why choose this New York City tour ?

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.



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What makes Colonial History of New York Private Walking Tour a unique experience ?

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • 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


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • 3H Private Walking Tour
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    Duration: 3 hours: We can extend the route through City Hall to the Municipal Building and Foley Square to talk more about the colonial times
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Colonial History of New York Private Walking Tour Inclusions:

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  • This Tour is Provided by Visit NYC.
  • 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 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.