New York Manhattan History Walking Tour

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 oldest park and see the iconic Charging Bull statue.

At Alexander Hamilton's resting place, relive the dramatic duel that ended his life.

Strolling down Wall Street, see The New York Stock Exchange and Federal Hall, the United States' first capitol.

Nearby, visit a building concealing $400 billion of gold beneath its foundations.

Passing through the city's first paved street, explore the footprints of a 17th-century tavern and the remnants of the old City Hall of New Amsterdam.

Conclude with a visit to the oldest tavern in New York, where George Washington bid farewell to his officers.

Distance: 1.5 miles / 2.5 km

Meeting Point

1 State Street Plaza

1 State Street Plaza, New York, NY 10004, USA

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.

What's included:

• Walking tour and guide.

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Battery Park

State Street and Battery Place, New York City, 10004, New York

Unravel the intriguing tale behind Peter Minuit's fabled purchase of Manhattan for a mere $24 in beads.

10 minutes

Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House

1 Bowling Green, New York, NY 10004, USA

Encounter the spot where a fort stood in 1625, passing hands from the Dutch to the British and eventually becoming an emblem of American history.

10 minutes

Bowling Green

Broadway & Whitehall Street, New York City, 10004, New York

Visit the city’s oldest park with its original 1773 fence.

10 minutes

Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull)

26 Broadway, , New York City, 10004-1703, New York

See the iconic Charging Bull statue, accompanied by the story of the controversial Fearless Girl.

10 minutes

Alexander Hamilton's Gravesite

New York, NY 10006, USA

Visit the grave of Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury, and hear the tale of his demise in a duel with Vice President Aaron Burr.

10 minutes

Wall Street

New York City, 10005, New York

Walk down Wall Street and learn about the origin of its name.

10 minutes

New York Stock Exchange

11 Wall St, , New York City, 10005-2601, New York

See the grandeur of the New York Stock Exchange, a symbol of the global financial powerhouse.

10 minutes

Federal Hall

26 Wall St, , New York City, 10005-1996, New York

Witness Federal Hall, where George Washington's inaugural oath resounded and which served as the country's first capital.

10 minutes

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

33 Liberty St, , New York City, 10045-1003, New York

Discover the building concealing $400 billion of gold beneath its foundations.

10 minutes

Stone Street Historic District

New York City, 10004, New York

Meandering through the city's very first paved street, we now find vibrant cafes and exuberant life.

10 minutes

Portal Down to Old New York

63 Pearl St, Manhattan, New York City, 10004-2417, New York

Explore the footprints of a 17th-century tavern and the remnants of the old City Hall of New Amsterdam.

10 minutes

Fraunces Tavern Museum

54 Pearl St, , New York City, 10004-4300, New York

End at the oldest tavern in New York, where George Washington's farewell to his officers resonates through time.

10 minutes