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

Mon 23 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)

0audrad

Mar 2022

We toured Lower Manhattan and learned so much about the importance of New York in the Revolutionary War. We saw sights we had never seen before in the City, and we learned some very interesting trivia about different New York patriots. It was such an interesting tour and reminded us of our country's rich history. Highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Thank you for joining me and taking the time to leave a review!

Timothy_T

Nov 2021

Karen was just a wonderful story teller and guide. History comes alive. So worth it. I loved the vision of the life and times of the Revolutionary War characters in their New York Setting. I loved this tour!!!

Response from Host

Nov 2021

Thank you for spending the morning with me! Karen Q

SuperTed19

Oct 2021

Mrs. Q did a fantastic job of bringing the past to life through the stories she told. Knowing how events unfolded more than two hundred years ago helps to explain how New York has become what it is today, especially around the area that was previously New Amsterdam.

Response from Host

Oct 2021

Thank you!!!

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NYC Revolutionary War-Era Walking Tour

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