New York History Walking Tour with 9/11 Memorial - New York City, New York
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From the inauguration of the First US President, to the terrorist attack of September 11, 2021 – New York witnessed some of the most important events in USA history. Join our Expert Guide on this walking tour of Lower Manhattan to discover the origins of this amazing city, its culture and people. Explore the past, the present and the future of NYC!

This 2-hour New York City tour is a history lesson that you will never forget. Follow our passionate Local Guide on an exciting journey through Downtown Manhattan, where the story of New York began. We’ll show you The Castello Plan, an early city map showing what the Lower Manhattan s Financial District looked like in 1660. Our Expert Guide s vivid stories will help you recreate the city s timeline and learn about the events and people who shaped its history.

We’ll explore the streets of former New Amsterdam and discover hidden gems such as the Frances Tanven, which has links to George Washington, and the old architecture of the cobblestoned Stone Street. We’ll pass the former Custom House and Bowling Green – the oldest NYC public park. Our Expert Guide will tell us about the city’s ever-changing landscape and show us all the attention-worthy monuments. include the iconic symbol of Wall Street – the Charging Bull and Trinity Church, where Alexander Hamilton and other early Americans are buried. Another place of interest will be the Federal Hall, located on the site where the Bill of Rights was written – let s find out who and what inspired the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution!

In the last part of our New York City tour we will visit the 9/11 Memorial Pools (museum tickets are not included), located in Ground Zero. Our Guide will provide us with an authentic account of the events of September 11, 2001 and how that day forever changed the city and its people. We’ll end our tour in front of the Colonial-era Chapel of St. Paul, only a few steps away from the Woolworth Building (which is said to be the first ever skyscraper in New York) and the City Hall Park, where you can rest after the tour. Come join us, and feel up your hunger for history!

 

HIGHLIGHTS

Immerse yourself in New York s history with a 5-Star Local Guide
Explore the historic streets of Downtown Manhattan
Learn about Alexander Hamilton, the Founding Fathers, and the early Americans
Visit the 9/11 memorial site and learn about the impact of this tragic event
Enjoy a small group tour with live commentary in only 1 selected language

 

 

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