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Private Lower Manhattan and NYC Origins from Castle Clinton to 911 Memorial

Private Lower Manhattan and NYC Origins from Castle Clinton to 911 Memorial

Overview

When the Dutch first established a colony here, the Lenape Native Americans called the region home. By the end of the Dutch era in what is now New York, it was among the most diverse places on earth. This tour explores the origin stories of the demographics that would come to play dominant roles in what would become New York City, including the indigenous people, the Christians, Jews, Muslims, Irish, Italians, English, Africans, businesses, real estate agents, artists, peddlers, loners, and dreamers.

Highlights include a view of New York harbor, monuments to early immigrants who defined the metropolis, Wall Street with Federal Hall and the Stock Exchange, Alexander Hamilton's grave at Trinity Church, and Fraunces Tavern, the oldest building still standing in Manhattan.

City: New York City

Sun 22 Dec

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Starting at $478.73

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Sun 22 Dec

Starting at $478.73

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What's Included

We'll stop for a classic NYC treat along the way!

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Castle Clinton National Monument

At Castle Clinton, we'll learn the history of the fort (built for the War of 1812) and it's role as an immigration hub in NYC from 1855-1890. Today, this is where tickets are sold for Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.

National Museum of the American Indian

This glorious structure was built as a Customs House, but was also the site of the first fort built to defend the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam.

New York Stock Exchange

We'll see the epicenter of the American financial system, as well as the Fearless Girl statue that boldly confronts the giant structure.

Federal Hall

The site where George Washington was inaugurated as the first President of the United States, where the Bill of Rights was ratified, and where the first Congress sat.

The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

A visit to Lower Manhattan has to include a stop at the 911 Memorial.

Trinity Church

Here we'll see the newly restored neogothic church that played a critical roll in American history as well as the cemetery in the courtyard to see Alexander Hamilton's grave.

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