Private Walking Tour: Jewish Colonial History in New York City

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About this activity

For anyone interested in the American Jewish experience, this tour explores the origin story of a community that has been contributing to the American story since the earliest days of colonization. Later American Jewish history is much more heavily explored, but seldom do we explore the stories of the first Jews to the continent, the first synagogue, and the Jews of the Revolution. We will go back to the first permanent Jewish residents of North America, explore how they survived, thrived, and played an integral part in both American and Jewish history.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Hebrew
Operated by: Cicerone Travel

What is included

Included

Included: Private and experienced tour guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Castle Clinton National Monument

15 min

At Castle Clinton, we'll learn the history of the fort (built for the War of 1812) and it's role as an immigration hub in NYC from 1855-1890. Today, this is where tickets are sold for Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.
National Museum of the American Indian

10 min

This glorious structure was built as a Customs House, but was also the site of the first fort built to defend the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam.
New York Stock Exchange

20 min

We'll see the epicenter of the American financial system, as well as the Fearless Girl statue that boldly confronts the giant structure.
Federal Hall

25 min

The site where George Washington was inaugurated as the first President of the United States, where the Bill of Rights was ratified, and where the first Congress sat.
The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

15 min

A visit to Lower Manhattan has to include a stop at the 911 Memorial.