Historic City Hall Park and Newspaper Row Walking Tour
Overview
Explore the historic heart of Lower Manhattan on a captivating walking tour that delves into over three centuries of New York's political, cultural, and media history. Discover pivotal sites like City Hall Park, where the Declaration of Independence was first read, and learn about the rise of Newspaper Row, Boss Tweed's influence, and the iconic Woolworth Building. Ideal for history lovers and curious locals, this tour offers a unique glimpse into the city’s past through the lens of architecture and journalism.
- Duration: 2-hour walking tour through City Hall Park and Newspaper Row
- Led by licensed New York City guides for expert insights
- Suitable for adults, families, and history enthusiasts
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended; operates rain or shine
What's Included
- Architecture and history commentary
- Licensed NYC tour guide
- Two-hour guided walking tour
- Gratuities
- Transportation
- Food & beverages
Meeting Location
233 Broadway
New York, NY 10279, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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City Hall Park
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Park Row
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
New York City Hall
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Tweed Courthouse
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Park Row Building
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
The Woolworth Building
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
St. Paul's Chapel
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options 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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- 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).
- Architecture and history commentary.
- Licensed NYC tour guide.
- Two-hour guided walking tour.
- Gratuities.
- Transportation.
- Food & beverages.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Historic City Hall Park and Newspaper Row Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Historic City Hall Park and Newspaper Row Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New York City. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Architecture and history commentary
- Licensed NYC tour guide
- Two-hour guided walking tour
- Gratuities
- Transportation
- Food & beverages
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options 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
