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Private Walking Tour: Jewish Colonial History in New York City

Private Walking Tour: Jewish Colonial History in New York City

Overview

For anyone interested in the American Jewish experience, this tour explore the origin story of a community that has been contributing to the American story since the earliest days of colonization. Later American Jewish history is much more heavily explored, but seldom to we explore the stories of the first Jews to the continent, the first synagogue, and the Jews of the Revolution.

City: New York City

Sun 22 Dec

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Starting at $480.00

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Sun 22 Dec

Starting at $480.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Private and experienced 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

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.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews (1)

Gina S

Sep 2019

Although I've lived in/just outside of Manhattan my whole life, I've never taken a deeper exploration into Harlem until today! Jonathan led a Jewish History of Harlem tour that was the perfect balance of informative, fun and easy to understand. We meandered the streets, stopping every few blocks for another piece of history we would've otherwise overlooked. His knowledge of the city as a whole, and this neighborhood (as well as many others that found their way into our conversations) was evident. It is clear he has a passion for history and culture and I'd be interested in joining another one of his tours soon!

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Thanks so much, Gina; it was an absolute pleasure! I went home and started researching the connection of Adolph Zukor to Rockland County that you told me about. Super fun to picture him playing golf with Charlie Chaplin in the Hudson Valley!