2 hour(s)
English
Included
Walk the area of Manhattans earliest shoreline
Visit the site of the original City Hall
Learn about the Dutch fort, early battery and first windmill
Follow the layout of the early settlement using an authentic historic map
€ 32.41
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Step back into the earliest days of New York and wander through the places where Dutch New Amsterdam first took shape. This walking journey through lower Manhattan reveals how a small settlement at the edge of the world transformed into a thriving city. With an early map of Manhattan as your guide, you will follow the original shoreline, uncover the stories behind its streets and learn how the foundations of a global metropolis were laid. Every corner offers a glimpse into a past filled with myth, ambition and remarkable resilience.
As you explore the heart of the old settlement, you will encounter surviving relics that connect directly to the citys earliest chapters. Stand on the site of the first City Hall, examine remnants of the original battery and discover locations that once held vital structures such as the Dutch fort and windmill. You will also learn the surprising origins of Bowling Green and understand why it has remained a meaningful landmark for centuries. This immersive walk offers a rare chance to physically engage with the history that shaped New York as we know it today.
Walking tour in English, led by a local New Yorker
Ear pieces to each guests
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Weather appropriate clothing
Camera
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Public transportation nearby
Wheelchair accessible
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If you know, you know. Archeological NY. The rectangular yellow bricks was where the original City Hall was located, going back to the 1670s. The white lines are the remnant of the Lovelace Tavern and the metal under the blue.umbrellas were where the ships would port. The sailors would drink beer at the tavern...
I was a wee bit underwhelmed with these ruins. To be fair, it probably wasn't helped by the fact I visited when it was dark. There's not a lot to see here, but if you're in the area, you may as well take a look.
Great history- not packed but not lit, can hardly see anything except dirt on the glass. Needs lighting to appreciate.
I really want to give this 5 stars because it is awesome that they let the public see this old 1670's tavern, however the site really needs some work. You can hardly see the plaques below the glass. It is still cool to see the ruins of a 17th century tavern in downtown NY but I wish they would have done more.
Remnants of three buildings that used to stand on this site. They are preserved through glass cases and have some plaque to commemorate this location.
