What You Will Do
Take a captivating walking tour of Lower Manhattan that traces New York's transformation from a Dutch colony to a modern metropolis.
Start with the tale of Manhattan's purchase for $24 in beads, then visit the site of a fort that changed hands between the Dutch and the British, and eventually saw the end of the American Revolution.
Explore the city's oldest park and see the iconic Charging Bull statue.
At Alexander Hamilton's resting place, relive the dramatic duel that ended his life.
Strolling down Wall Street, see The New York Stock Exchange and Federal Hall, the United States' first capitol.
Nearby, visit a building concealing $400 billion of gold beneath its foundations.
Passing through the city's first paved street, explore the footprints of a 17th-century tavern and the remnants of the old City Hall of New Amsterdam.
Conclude with a visit to the oldest tavern in New York, where George Washington bid farewell to his officers.
Distance: 1.5 miles / 2.5 km
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Meet at One State Street Plaza next to the Dos Toros Taqueria. Look for the guide in a white cap. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts as the tour will start promptly on time.
1
Battery Park
10 minutes
Unravel the intriguing tale behind Peter Minuit's fabled purchase of Manhattan for a mere $24 in beads.
2
Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House
10 minutes
Encounter the spot where a fort stood in 1625, passing hands from the Dutch to the British and eventually becoming an emblem of American history.
3
Bowling Green
10 minutes
Visit the city’s oldest park with its original 1773 fence.
4
Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull)
10 minutes
See the iconic Charging Bull statue, accompanied by the story of the controversial Fearless Girl.
5
Alexander Hamilton's Gravesite
10 minutes
Visit the grave of Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury, and hear the tale of his demise in a duel with Vice President Aaron Burr.
6
Wall Street
10 minutes
Walk down Wall Street and learn about the origin of its name.
7
New York Stock Exchange
10 minutes
See the grandeur of the New York Stock Exchange, a symbol of the global financial powerhouse.
8
Federal Hall
10 minutes
Witness Federal Hall, where George Washington's inaugural oath resounded and which served as the country's first capital.
9
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
10 minutes
Discover the building concealing $400 billion of gold beneath its foundations.
10
Stone Street Historic District
10 minutes
Meandering through the city's very first paved street, we now find vibrant cafes and exuberant life.
11
Portal Down to Old New York
10 minutes
Explore the footprints of a 17th-century tavern and the remnants of the old City Hall of New Amsterdam.
12
Fraunces Tavern Museum
10 minutes
End at the oldest tavern in New York, where George Washington's farewell to his officers resonates through time.
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