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)

Mark E

Mar 2020

Karen totally made history come alive for me in lower Manhattan using the actual city as a living reminder of the past. Her stories (not dull facts) made present Manhattan dissolve to reveal the Revolutuonary era. She knows her stuff and how to engage the listener. The area came alive with new insights. History can be exciting when presented by a true lover of history like Karen. Take this tower to SEE history.

pemat

Dec 2019

As a lifelong New Yorker, it's sometimes hard to find new things to love about NYC - esp. in the cold of winter! But, I've recently been on a kick of learning more about Revolutionary War history, and Karen's tour is a well-researched, engaging, though-provoking journey through NYC's fascinating history during the Revolution. You have to use your imagination a bit to try to picture lower Manhattan the way it looked 240 years ago, but Karen brings with her a bunch of helpful maps, drawings and reprints of old broadsides and pamphlets which really bring the period alive. Moreover, Karen is incredibly knowledgeable, able to answer just about any question about the period and explain exactly what New York was like during those turbulent years. For anyone looking to experience the rich history of New York - even those who've lived here their whole lives - this is highly recommended!

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Thank-you! It's always great to show another NYer something they haven't seen before. - Karen

marcellomac

Nov 2019

Karen is a font of all knowledge of things relating to the events in New York before and during the Revolutionary War and of its citizens. The tour and her narrative put the events which led up to the war into perspective, and its is facscinating to put boots on the ground and see where these events took place. She connects the dots between the dusty details we learned in American history classes to real people and real places. I had worked in lower Manhatttan for many years and learned a great many things that were new to me. The best waking tour I have ever taken.

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Many, many thanks!

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NYC Revolutionary War-Era Walking Tour

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