Dutch Lower Manhattan Private Walking Tour

Overview

We'll explain not only the characters and the history but how the Dutch attitudes influenced the founding of America.

You'll learn who some of the people who were the matriarchs and patriarchs of Nieuw Amsterdam Society were, where they worshipped, what they did for a living and who is the famous 1940's movie star that was descendant from them!

You'll see the ruins of The Lovelace Tavern, a place often used as a meeting spot for the leaders of the town. You'll learn how Nieuw Amsterdam was the trading center for products that were shipped to Europe and how the Tobacco craze led to the ultimate downfall of the Dutch.

We'll learn about the Roosevelt family and how their influence extended back to the days of the Dutch!

City: New York City

Mon 28 Apr

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Starting at $40.00

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Mon 28 Apr

Starting at $40.00

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What's Included

Education about Dutch Lower Manhattan

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Battery Park

Well discuss the importance of the Battery in relation to Dutch History

Staten Island Ferry

We'll start here and I'll give you an orientation on how the Dutch history of NYC is a unique part of our culture and why it still affects how citizens of NYC view the world

Bowling Green

Here we'll learn about the Dutch marketplace and Fort Amsterdam where the first church in NYC was.

Wall Street

We'll examine why the wall was built and how Peter Stuyvesant wanted everyone to stop drinking!

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

We'll pass by the Federal Reserve Bank en route to Maiden Lane where we will discuss the Roosevelt families impact on our lives and the Dutch impact on our food

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (2)

O7020HVnielsv

May 2024

Ann I'm so glad I booked your tour of the Dutch historical sites, we had such great talks and you opened up a whole new side of the city for me! Time flew by and I was left with the most amazing impressions, photo's, and new destinations to explore. Also greeting to Beth, your colleague who joined us.

W7791KYgillesb

Jul 2024

The Guide was professional and well prepared. On the other hand, it is sad that New York City has preserved almost nothing of its origins. For example, places reserved for ruins, walls and foundations of the first arrivals as other cities have done. There was a place where you could see some ruins through a dirty plexiglass and everything is not maintained. There were some wall plaques but even in one place a commemorative plaque was removed. But the Guide did his best to make our visit interesting. Thank you.