Why choose this New York City tour ?
New York City emerged from a Dutch trading post to one of the greatest cities in the world. It was the site of the first federal hall of the United States Government, the place where Washington, Hamilton, and Jefferson lived, the location of a slave market, the place where the stock market was created, and numerous other historical, political, and cultural aspects that helped shape of our current society. In this walking tour of Old New York, we’ll dive into the history of early New York, explore the Revolutionary War in NYC, and talk about the influence of Alexander Hamilton, the key figure that established American independence, and how this impacted what, and who, America is today. On this tour, you’ll visit many places where the history of this country all started.
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What makes The History of Old New York Shared Tour a unique experience ?
Visit the site of the former Fort Amsterdam and the Custom House. Currently, it the part of the Smithsonian Institute and houses the American Indian Museum.
See the oldest church in New York and visit the grave of Alexander Hamilton.
Before Ellis Island, migrants entered New York City through Castle Clinton.
You’ll see the site where George Washington bid farewell to his troops after the Revolutionary War.
Walk one of the oldest streets in Manhattan. It’s the first street to be paved.
Yes, there was indeed a wall on Wall Street. Walk the street and learn its history.
Visit the site where George Washington was inaugurated as the first president in 1789.
Experience the site of the New York Stock Exchange. Learn about the building and see “Fearless Girl” who faces the stock market
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Richard Soden.
- 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.
