NYC Revolutionary War-Era Walking Tour in New York City booking from $47.50

NYC Revolutionary War-Era Walking Tour

Overview

Take a walk from the Stamp Act of 1765 through President Washington’s Inauguration in 1789. You’ll experience the spellbinding story of the unbelievable events leading up to the American Revolution. You’ll walk on the same colonial streets where it all happened.
* Listen to stories about real people like John Holt the “Liberty Printer” and Alexander McDougall, leader of the Sons of Liberty.
* Stand where George Washington had the Declaration of Independence read and where he escaped the British during the Battle of NY
* Take a walk through St. Paul’s Chapel, the town’s “Country Church” built in 1766 and still intact today. We’ll also visit some of the graves in the graveyard.

You'll see original documents and hear about events in the words of people who lived them.

Hosted by Karen Q, historian, author and regular on Travel Channel's Mysteries at the Museum

NOTE: Karen Q will appear in period costume on Saturdays through the end of September as her living history character "Mrs. Q'!

City: New York City

Tue 24 Dec

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What's Included

Local guide

2.5-hour walking tour

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not recommended for child aged 10 and under
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

What To Expect

City Hall Park

Visit various sites within the park: the LIberty Pole, Sons of Liberty Protests, and the location of the reading of the Declaration of Independence in 1766.

St. Paul's Chapel

We will visit the historic church and graveyard, built in 1766.

The Oculus

Viewed from St Paul's Graveyard

John Street United Methodist Church

Historic church dating from 1768.

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Pass on tour, guide will point it out for you.

Wall Street

Learn all about the origins of Wall Street, and colonial printers and spies.

Fraunces Tavern Museum

See this historic building dating from 1719, and learn about George Washington's Farewell Address. The tour ends in front of this building.

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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 (55)

996BethN

Apr 2019

If you are interested in the Revolutionary War period, Karen is your Guide. So knowledgeable and entertaining. Even a rain shower could not ruin this 2.5 hour walking tour in lower Manhattan.

Response from Host

Apr 2019

Thank-you!!!!

gillianerin

Nov 2018

If you're a history buff, this is the tour for you. Karen is a very knowledgeable and eloquent tour guide. She is passionate about history, and her enthusiasm is infectious. We were very lucky to have her all to ourselves and all agreed we would do another tour with her in a heart beat. In fact, when we got home we checked to see if there were any other tours available in the few days left on our trip (alas, there weren't). I will definitely do another tour with Karen on my next trip to NYC.

Christi S

Sep 2018

Karen was a wonderful tour guide and very knowledgeable! Well worth the time and money. I would definitely book another tour with her.

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NYC Revolutionary War-Era Walking Tour

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