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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)

Scott_S

May 2021

We were the only people on the tour with Mandy. She is fun and knowledgeable, tells tales and history seemlessly. Highly recommended.

richardbT1949FN

Mar 2021

Good morning! A tip of the beaver pelt hat to Ms. Mandy Edgecombe and her extraordinary breadth and wealth of knowledge about historic Dutch New York and its progenitors. Her enthusiasm for her subject was, dare I say, contagious, with a healthy dose of good-natured humor. She was evidently and easily comfortable working with the vast age disparity in our assemblage, from the NYC 4th grader and his family viewing first-hand his current virtual social studies curriculum, to our own elder Dutch Masters-styled foursome. Although the edifices of that period no longer exist, and the only structural remnants of those days are the in-ground cisterns and the pieces of the wall from the old fortifications in the South Ferry subway station, she vividly resuscitated the muck & mercantile lifestyle that dominated that period of our city's history. Thank you for making her available to us, and we look forward to more of Ms. Mandy. Well worth the wampum. Richard A. Benson

Response from Host

Apr 2021

Thank you Richard! Appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you on another tour!

amberc298

Jan 2021

Our guide, Mandy Edgecombe, is a scholar in New Amsterdam! Additionally, she was a good story teller and brought New Amsterdam to life showing how the original settlers way of life still influences Manhattan culture and mindset. Also, Mandy took into consideration weather, ducking us in and out of secret hiding spots to make sure we were comfortable the entire time. What a treat! I highly recommend!

Response from Host

May 2021

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed Mandy's tour