Lower Manhattan Tour: Exploring Dutch New Amsterdam
4.9
74 Ratings
New York
Discover the secrets of Dutch New Amsterdam on a small group walking tour in Lower Manhattan. Trace the streets of 1667 Manhattan and uncover the history behind iconic landmarks.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

  • National Museum of the American Indian - This is where our tour starts

  • Bowling Green - Discover how Bowling Green got its name and why it was so important to the Dutch!

  • Castle Clinton National Monument - .

  • Statue of Liberty - We will see the statue of liberty from the Battery

  • New York Stock Exchange - You will learn about the history of the world’s most famous Stock Exchange!

  • Fearless Girl - We will walk by the Fearless Girl who is now facing the New York Stock Exchange

  • Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull) - We end the tour at the famous bull!

  • Stone Street Historic District - We will step back in time as we walk through Stone Street, a gem hidden in the middle of the Financial District

  • Wall Street - We explore some hidden gems on and off Wall Street

  • Ellis Island - we will see Ellis Island from the southern tip of Manhattan

  • Lower Manhattan - This whole tour takes place in lower Manhattan, south of Wall St!

  • New York City - We will discover how New York became New York!

  • New York Harbor - Discover the role of the harbor in the development of New York City!

What's Included
  • Complimentary earpieces for clear audio
  • Expert-guided walking tour in NYC
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Discover the remnants of Dutch New Amsterdam in present-day New York City! On this intimate group pedestrian excursion, you’ll learn about New York’s origin legends and truths while standing right at the places where they occurred. Armed with Manhattan’s inaugural map and accompanied by a seasoned guide, you will follow the paths of Manhattan as they were in 1667. Have a tactile experience of history as you devote time to understanding the reason behind the name Bowling Green and its significant role in the history of our city!

Location
Bowling Green
The tour meets on the Footsteps of the Museum of the American Indian
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Candycg5161xt
Jan 31, 2024
Great tour. - We had a great tour (private) with Mandy. She was an attentive and knowledgeable guide with great working knowledge of Dutch New Amsterdam (what's left of it). Super personable. Highly recommended, especially if you have ancestors from the early Dutch period.
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Maa10028
Dec 3, 2023
Fascinating intro to early Manhattan - Chock full of fascinating information and fun details. Highly recommend if you are at all interested in the early history of NYC. I learned so much, and I’ve been living in NYC for 35 years!
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P7272cslarryc
Nov 10, 2023
Fantastic Walking Tours Untapped New York. - Took a walking tour of the Financial District with Richard. He also combined a bit of Lower Manhattan with our FD tour. It was so interesting, eye opening, and informative. This tour and the Gilded Age tour are A+++++ outings.
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Markan6946fg
Sep 22, 2023
Richard ricks - Richard did an amazing job showing us all the historic sites and telling about New Amsterdam’s history!
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Kale_w
Sep 3, 2023
Richard was awesome! - Richard was amazing! He is a born and raised in Manhattan, local who dove deep into the history for our group. He had rich commentary about every stop, and was always diligent to check in to see if his tour guests were doing well. He even gave us great recommendations to eat after!
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386dylanf
Aug 11, 2023
Lower Manhattan Tour: The Remnants of Dutch New Amsterdam! - One of the best tours we've had! Richard was incredibly knowledgable and showed us areas of the city that we've never seen before. We took the tour with our families from NY and the Netherlands and everyone learned a great deal about NY history and the Dutch influence/history of lower Manhattan. Highly recommend!
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Nina_p
Jul 2, 2023
Informative Walk - Our guide, Gabbie, was excellent. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable about New Amsterdam. Would definitely recommend. Went to places I did not know existed
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Greenrockyrd
May 22, 2023
Amazing what Gabby achieved in this enjoyable 2 hour stroll! - I recently read Russell Shorto's 'Island At The Centre Of The World' and this tour was the perfect follow-up. Gabby totally reoriented my understanding of the geography of the city, and she pointed out fascinating remnants and memorials I've walked by before without ever noticing. And all delivered with great humour and energy - highly recommended!
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M810msglennm
Apr 25, 2023
Sunday Walkabout! - I went on the tour a little over a week ago on 4/16/23. What a great way to spend two hours on a Sunday afternoon. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and passionate. We ended the tour on Stone Street with a cold beer. You will not be disappointed and the price is right. Enjoy!
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Rachel_m
Mar 5, 2023
Fantastic! - Mandy was excellent! Knowledgeable, lots of additional references with the use of different materials, and things to show. Interesting, vibrant, something for everyone. Thanks Mandy!
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