America 250 Walking Tour of New York City

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Offered in: English

Overview

Step into the story of America’s founding on the America 250 Walking Tour of New York City, an immersive journey through the streets where independence was debated, declared, and defended. This engaging tour brings history to life in Lower Manhattan, combining iconic landmarks with compelling stories of the people and events that shaped a new nation.

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  • American Tour Guide
  • Museums
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Bowling Green
New York, NY 10004, USA

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Wall Street (pass by)

Wall Street is one of the most historically significant streets in the United States, closely tied to the events that led to American independence and the nation’s early government. Originally the northern boundary of the Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam, the street took its name from a wooden wall built in the 1600s for defense. By the 18th century, it had become a center of commerce, politics, and public debate in colonial New York.
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Federal Hall (pass by)

After independence, the street gained even greater importance with the construction of Federal Hall, where George Washington was inaugurated as the first President in 1789 and where the first Congress met to establish the foundations of the new nation.
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City Hall Park (pass by)

City Hall Park occupies ground that was central to New York City’s role in the American Revolution and the early years of the United States. In the 18th century, this area—then known as the Commons—served as a public gathering space where colonists met to protest British policies, hear political speeches, and express growing demands for liberty and self-rule. It was here that New Yorkers rallied against measures such as the Stamp Act, making the Commons a focal point of revolutionary activism.
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St. Paul's Chapel (pass by)

Throughout the Revolutionary period, St. Paul’s stood just blocks from the center of political and military activity. Its survival made it a familiar landmark in a city undergoing dramatic change—from colony to occupied territory, and finally to part of an independent nation. After independence, the chapel took on a new national role when George Washington worshipped here following his inauguration as the first President in 1789, linking the site directly to the birth of the United States government
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Trinity Church Wall Street (pass by)

In the years following independence, Trinity Church and its graveyard became closely tied to the leaders who helped shape the new nation. Most notably, the churchyard is the final resting place of Alexander Hamilton, a key architect of American independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the nation’s financial system. His burial here makes Trinity Church a place of national remembrance and reflection.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the America 250 Walking Tour of New York City?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • American Tour Guide
  • Museums

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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