Private Walking Tour: Exploring Jewish Colonial History in NYC

Discover the hidden history of Jewish colonial settlers in NYC on a private walking tour. Uncover the stories of the first Jews in America and their contributions to both American and Jewish history.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Castle Clinton National Monument - At Castle Clinton, visitors can explore the history of the fort, originally constructed for the War of 1812, and its significance as an immigration center in NYC from 1855 to 1890. Today, it serves as the ticketing location for Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.
  • National Museum of the American Indian -…
What's Included
  • Experienced private tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

For those intrigued by the American Jewish experience, this tour delves into the beginnings of a community that has been integral to the American narrative since the early days of colonization. While later American Jewish history is often examined in depth, the stories of the first Jews on the continent, the first synagogue, and the Jewish participants…

Location
National Museum of the American Indian
Bowling Green
On the steps of the Museum of the American Indian
Cancellation Policy

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

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Aimee_r
Mar 16, 2026
Highly recommend this tour! - We had a great time on this Jewish walking tour in Lower Manhattan with my family. We learned so much, and our guide Jared was incredibly kind, engaging, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
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A3731ncelisabethp
May 21, 2024
Great tour! - Jonathan is a knowledgeable and engaging tour guide. We had a fantastic introduction to the city learned some of the Jewish history. His bagel and pizza recommendations hit the spot. He has lots of information to share and I would love to have him as my tour guide again.
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Gina
Sep 15, 2019
Hidden Harlem Gems - 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!
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From $480 (Per Group)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).