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Before New York was a global capital, it was a colonial trading post at the edge of the world. This 90-minute walking tour takes you back to the very beginning: Battery Park and the surrounding streets of Lower Manhattan, where the foundation for the city we know today was first laid.
Through a mix of storytelling, local landmarks, and hidden traces of the past, we’ll uncover how New Amsterdam was born, how it became New York; who built it, and how its earliest days still echo through the city’s streets.
Why Battery Park?
The Birthplace of New York
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Battery Park is where the story begins. From the arrival of the Dutch in the 1600s to waves of immigrants in the 19th century, this stretch of land has always been a point of entry, ambition, and transformation.
What You’ll Experience
A Journey Through Time
Our guide will lead you through the history of Lower Manhattan, from a 17th-century trading post to a booming port city and beyond.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
On the corner of Broadway and Battery Pl there is a Citi Bank branch. We will meet on the Broadway side of the building, by the bronze plate on the wall.
Itinerary
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1Battery Park
We will walk through Battery Park, a beautiful spot on the southern tip of Manhattan. This is where we will spend most of our tour, talking about the history and early days of New Amsterdam and New York. We will discuss the "Gardens of Remembrance" project, immigration to New York City and WWII monuments, and of course admire the Manhattan skyline
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Castle Clinton National Monument
We will enter the the Castle Clinton visitors Center, a hidden gem not known to many. In it, we can see beautiful models of New York City since the 1800's until the mid 1900's. Hand made and extensively detailed, these models give us a glimpse of how New York City developed over the years
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The U.S. Custom House, now the National Museum of the American Indian, is a landmark of New York City's path to economic strength. It is beautifully decorated building with a fascinating story.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Bowling Green
We will visit the first public green space in New York City, dedicated 1733 when the city was still under British rule. We will conclude our tour here, just by the Wall Street Bull sculpture.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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