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Lower Manhattan Tour: The Remnants of Dutch New Amsterdam!

Lower Manhattan Tour: The Remnants of Dutch New Amsterdam!

Overview

Explore what is left of Dutch New Amsterdam in today's New York City! In this small group walking tour, you'll hear about New York’s founding myths and facts while standing in the very spots where they all happened. With Manhattan’s first map in hand and your experienced guide you will trace the streets of Manhattan in 1667. Physically touch history as you spend time finding out why Bowling Green has its name and why it’s been so important in our city’s history!

City: New York City

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $35.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $35.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Ear pieces provided to each guests ensuring everyone hears the guide perfectly

Guided walking tour with a licensed NYC tour guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
We provide ear pieces to each participants so guests can hear the guides perfectly, even from a distance while maintaining social distancing.

What To Expect

National Museum of the American Indian

This is where our tour starts

Bowling Green

Discover how Bowling Green got its name and why it was so important to the Dutch!

Castle Clinton National Monument

Statue of Liberty

We will see the statue of liberty from the Battery

New York Stock Exchange

You will learn about the history of the world's most famous Stock Exchange!

Fearless Girl

We will walk by the Fearless Girl who is now facing the New York Stock Exchange

Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull)

We end the tour at the famous bull!

Stone Street Historic District

We will step back in time as we walk through Stone Street, a gem hidden in the middle of the Financial District

Wall Street

We explore some hidden gems on and off Wall Street

Ellis Island

we will see Ellis Island from the southern tip of Manhattan

Lower Manhattan

This whole tour takes place in lower Manhattan, south of Wall St!

New York City

We will discover how New York became New York!

New York Harbor

Discover the role of the harbor in the development of New York City!

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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 (59)

jwaite212

Sep 2018

Our guide, Justin, was knowledgeable and spoke with the authority of understanding the subject; not following a memorized, packaged presentation. He's a teacher in his "day job" and it clearly showed. He presented a plethora of facts in an engaging and entertaining manner and used a laminated map to clearly establish the current city with the days of the 1600's. I had taken this tour as part of Untapped Cities offering and organized a private tour for visitors. They were so thrilled with the afternoon. GO!

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Thank you very much! Really glad you enjoyed this experience!

reviewsfromme2018

Jun 2018

My father and I really enjoyed this tour. It was very informative and fascinating to learn all the history that happened in such a relatively small area! I had even walked past a few spots on the tour and never even seen them; such as the giant relief map of New Amsterdam in Peter Minuit plaza. I really learned a lot and had an awesome time! At the end of the tour, we found out it was our guide's first ever tour! None of us could of guessed since she did such a fantastic job. She was an expert in Dutch history and archeology brought the past to life. Thank you for a unique look into lower Manhattan history!!

Response from Host

Jun 2018

Thank you very much! Mandy is indeed an amazing guide and I am glad her passion for Dutch New Amsterdam came through!

suzannev326

May 2018

Being Dutch, me and my daughter took the Remnants of Dutch New Amsterdam tour. Our guide, Justin, proved to be a true fountain of knowledge. Loads of interesting facts and anecdotes about the Dutch beginnings of this fantastic city. What a great and educational way to spend an afternoon in Manhattan!

Response from Host

May 2018

Thank you! I am glad we could entertain a Dutch about what's left of Dutch New Amsterdam in NYC!