Lower Manhattan History: Uncover New York's Past

Uncover the captivating history of Lower Manhattan on a walking tour that traces New York’s transformation from a Dutch colony to a modern metropolis. Explore iconic landmarks, visit historic sites, and relive dramatic moments in the city’s past. Join us now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Battery Park - Unravel the intriguing tale behind Peter Minuit’s fabled purchase of Manhattan for a mere $24 in beads.
What's Included
  • Guided walking tour.
Additional Information

Take a captivating walking tour of Lower Manhattan that traces New York’s transformation from a Dutch colony to a modern metropolis.
Start with the tale of Manhattan’s purchase for $24 in beads, then visit the site of a fort that changed hands between the Dutch and the British, and eventually saw the end of the American Revolution.
Explore the city’s…

Location
1 State Street Plaza
State Street Plaza
Meet at One State Street Plaza next to the Dos Toros Taqueria. Look for the guide in a white cap. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts as the tour will start promptly on time.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Dorothyc_nyc
May 28, 2024
Excellent small-group tour for those interested in history - A very informative and enjoyable tour. I booked this tour to go with a friend from Oregon. She loved it and even though I'm a long-term New Yorker who has been on lots of walking tours, I learned a lot too. The guide was very knowledgeable and happy to answer questions. His binder of historic photos and maps was helpful as well.
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Nancie_g
Dec 29, 2023
Great walking tour of the Financial District - Our guide Tom, was awesome, knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Our family were the only participants on the tour and he gave us a little extra time. My English-American nephews were really engaged.
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L9145mvtimm
Oct 1, 2023
Enjoyable tour - Enjoyed this tour. Learned a lot of the history of NYC. Didn't know it was the first capitol and how much George Washington was here.
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C9916dilisac
Sep 22, 2023
Very Nice Tour - Interesting and informative tour with lots of history. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Discovered the amazing outdoor Stone St to go out after.
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