- National Museum of the American Indian - Explore the location of the former Fort Amsterdam and the Custom House. Now part of the Smithsonian Institution, it hosts the American Indian Museum.
- Trinity Church - Discover New York’s oldest church and visit Alexander Hamilton’s grave.
- Castle Clinton National Monument - Prior to Ellis Island, immigrants entered New York City through Castle Clinton.
- Fraunces Tavern Museum - Visit the site where George Washington bid farewell to his troops after the Revolutionary War.
- Stone Street Historic District - Stroll along one of Manhattan’s oldest streets, the first to be paved.
- Wall Street - Indeed, there was once a wall on Wall Street. Walk the street and uncover its history.
- Federal Hall - Visit the site where George Washington was inaugurated as the first president in 1789.
- New York Stock Exchange - Experience the New York Stock Exchange. Learn about the building and see the “Fearless Girl” statue facing the stock market.
- Guided walking tour
- Gratuities
New York City emerged from a Dutch trading post to one of the greatest cities in the world. It was the site of the first federal hall of the United States Government, the place where Washington, Hamilton, and Jefferson lived, the location of a slave market, the place where the stock market was created, and numerous other historical, political, and cultural aspects that helped shape of our current society. In this walking tour of Old New York, we’ll dive into the history of early New York, explore the Revolutionary War in NYC, and talk about the influence of Alexander Hamilton, the key figure that established American independence, and how this impacted what, and who, America is today. On this tour, you’ll visit many places where the history of this country all started.
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