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Colonial History of New York Private Walking Tour

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Overview

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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  • Tourist guide services

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    Bowling Green
    New York, NY 10004, USA

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    Broadway
    New York, NY 10007, USA

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    Bowling Green

    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.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Netherland Monument

    This if gift from The Netherlands tells the story both of New Amsterdam and alleged purchase of Manhattan.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Castle Clinton National Monument

    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.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Fraunces Tavern Museum

    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.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Wall Street

    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.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Federal Hall

    The sight of George Washington inauguration in 1789 when NYC was the capital of these new somewhat United States.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Trinity Church Wall Street

    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.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Saint Paul Chapel

    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.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • We will walk a lot
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Colonial History of New York Private Walking Tour?

    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). Read more Apr 2025

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    Activity code: C-156203P1

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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.
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    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • We will walk a lot
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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    • We will walk a lot
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