New York Trip Overview
Our 3 hour small group walking tour teaches you about the fascinating and unique history of Lower Manhattan, the oldest part of New York City. Your guide will teach you about the history, geography, and cultural importance of this area to the entire United States and the World. You will learn why this place is so important to so many people, and why this neighborhood could be considered one of the founding points of the entire United States civilization.
Your guide will not only teach you about the 400+ year history of the area, but will apply those principles for how the area is utilized today. See how a real New Yorker sees Lower Manhattan, take a walk through time from the colonial era to today, and see how this amazing area grew from a small Dutch colonial port to the financial center of the World.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours
Starts: New York, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New York, New York, United States
Our 3 hour small group walking tour teaches you about the fascinating and unique history of Lower Manhattan, the oldest part of New York City. Your guide will teach you about the history, geography, and cultural importance of this area to the entire United States and the World. You will learn why this place is so important to so many people, and why this neighborhood could be considered one of the founding points of the entire United States civilization.
Your guide will not only teach you about the 400+ year history of the area, but will apply those principles for how the area is utilized today. See how a real New Yorker sees Lower Manhattan, take a walk through time from the colonial era to today, and see how this amazing area grew from a small Dutch colonial port to the financial center of the World.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Battery Park City, Battery Park City, New York City, New York
We will learn about the history and development of the southernmost park in Manhattan. Additionally, we will view the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island from the park and learn how these iconic symbols embody the spirit of America for immigrants old and new.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bowling Green, Broadway & Whitehall Street, New York City, NY 10004
We will learn about the colonial past of New York City’s oldest park.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull), 26 Broadway, New York City, NY 10004-1703
We will learn about the fascinating history of the Charging Bull statue and what it means to Wall Street and American finance, and of course a photo opportunity.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Fearless Girl, 8 Broadway Street, New York City, NY 10004-2207
We will learn about the sculptor, meaning, and changing vibe that “Fearless Girl” has brought to Wall Street in recent years.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Fraunces Tavern Museum, 54 Pearl St, New York City, NY 10004-4300
We will learn about the history and meaning of Fraunces Tavern, learn who went here, and how this site is of significant importance to colonial New York City.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Stone Street Historic District, New York City, NY
We will pass by Stone Street Historic District in Lower Manhattan and learn about the history of the street and how it functions as a dining and drinking hotspot today.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hanover Square, New York, NY, USA
We will learn about Hanover Square and it’s importance as the beginning of New York’s commodities market. Additionally, we will learn about the architecture and history of the famous India House- located on the square.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Titanic Memorial Park, Pearl & Fulton Street South Street Seaport, New York City, NY 10038
We will learn about the history of the famous Titanic Memorial Park and lighthouse, and it’s most famous supporter- “The Unsinkable Molly Brown”
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: South Street Seaport Historic District, 12-14 Fulton St. between Water & South Streets, NY
We will learn about the history and importance of the South Street Seaport Historic District to New York City’s early development. Additionally, we will explore how the district has been revitalized to include an impressive shopping, restaurant, and arts district along the East River.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Wall Street, New York City, NY 10005
We will visit the famous Wall Street and learn about it’s history from colonial times until today. We will pass by famous scenes from movies, and get a taste of how the financial industry that powers the United States functions on an everyday level.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Federal Hall, 26 Wall St, New York City, NY 10005-1996
We will explore the history of the famous Federal Hall, the inauguration place of the first United States president.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: New York Stock Exchange, 20 Broad St, New York City, NY 10005-2601
We will explore the architecture and history of the famous New York Stock Exchange and learn how this building is an integral component of the United States financial industry.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Trinity Church, Broadway at Wall Street, New York City, NY 10006
We will learn about the impressive architecture of Trinity Church, as well as the building’s history. Additionally we will visit the graveyard and see famous New Yorker’s graves like Alexander Hamilton, the guy on the 10 USD bill.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum, 180 Greenwich St World Trade Center, New York City, NY 10007-0089
We will visit the solemn site of the National 9/11 Memorial. We will learn about the tragic event that occurred in 2001, how it affected NYC and the world, and learn about how the Memorial was created.
Duration: 30 minutes
