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 immi...
Highlights
1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English & Hebrew
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English & Hebrew
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Walking Tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Dutch Fort Plaque
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.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 immi...
Highlights
1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English & Hebrew
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English & Hebrew
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Walking Tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Dutch Fort Plaque
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.
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
2
Castle 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
3
Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House
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
4
Bowling 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.
