American Colonial History in New York Private Walking Tour

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About this activity

Follow in the footsteps of the U.S. Founding Fathers in Downtown NYC and learn the American colonial history. See historic sites such as the Trinity Church and the City Hall. Extended options: visit Federal Hall and the National Museum of American Indian.

2-hour: Downtown Highlights

Choose this tour to visit Trinity Church Cemetery and learn about the colonial history in Downtown NYC. See the City Hall, Federal Reserve Bank, Fraunces Tavern, and more.

3-hour: Downtown Highlights & Federal Hall

Choose this tour to visit Federal Hall and Trinity Church Cemetery and learn about the colonial history in Downtown NYC. See the City Hall, Federal Reserve Bank, and more.

4-hour: Downtown, Federal Hall & American Indian Museum

Choose this tour to visit the National Museum of American Indian, Federal Hall and Trinity Church Cemetery, and learn about the colonial history in Downtown NYC.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: New York City Tours

Ages: Children (0–4 years) · Adults (5–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Free entry to the Trinity Church Cemetery (all options)
Included: (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
Included: Free entry to the Federal Hall National Monument (3 and 4-hour options only)
Included: American Colonial History-themed Private Walking Tour in Downtown New York
Included: Free entry to the National Museum of American Indian (4-hour option only)
Included: 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice

Not included

Not included: Free entry to the Federal Hall National Monument (in 2-hour option)
Not included: Free entry to the National Museum of American Indian (in 2 and 3-hour options)

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

Meet your guide in front of the Benjamin Franklin Statue (opposite Pace University), One Pace Plaza, New York, NY 10038, United States
New York City Hall

25 min

The story will focus on the American Revolutionary War, the first independent government, the development of classical liberalism and republican principles, and other important events and people that shaped the history of the U.S. You will see the 19th century New York City Hall and stroll along Wall Street where the American financial system was born.
Federal Reserve Bank of New York

25 min

Learn about the purpose of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the Federal Hall and the New York Stock Exchange.
Trinity Church NYC

50 min

Visit the old cemetery of Trinity Church to find graves of Alexander Hamilton and many other early Americans.
Stone Street Tavern

50 min

The route will continue past the former US Custom House to one of the oldest streets in NYC, Stone Street, and end at the historic Fraunces Tavern with a George Washington link.
Stop 6

25 min

Visit the Federal Hall National Monument on your colonial history-themed tour. This historic 1703 building served as New York’s first City Hall and is the site where the colonial Stamp Act Congress met to draft its message to King George III. Learn about their protest against “taxation without representation” and the American Revolution. The exhibit also covers the history of the nation's first central government under the Articles of Confederation.
Stop 7

25 min

Visit the National Museum of American Indian, which is housed in the former Alexander Hamilton’s US Custom House. Discover over 12,000 years of American Indian history with a collection of Native American art, artifacts and instruments. Learn about the first interactions between Europeans and native people and see how the native culture has impacted American life over the centuries. It will be a great history lesson for all the history buffs!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the Benjamin Franklin Statue (opposite Pace University), One Pace Plaza, New York, NY 10038, United States

End point

Meet your guide in front of the Benjamin Franklin Statue (opposite Pace University), One Pace Plaza, New York, NY 10038, United States

Using your ticket

Know before you go:

Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
Please note that the number of attractions depends on the option selected. - Admissions to the Federal Hall National Monument and National Museum of American Indian are not included in the 2-hour tour.
There are mandatory security checks at most NYC attractions.
Guided tours inside the churches during masses and scheduled events are limited. If entry is not possible, the guide will provide all information outside.
For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides - so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
Please note that the number of attractions depends on the option selected. Admissions to the Federal Hall National Monument and National Museum of American Indian are not included in the 2-hour tour.
There are mandatory security checks at most NYC attractions.
Guided tours inside the churches during masses and scheduled events are limited. If entry is not possible, the guide will provide all information outside.
For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.

Options

3H:Downtown & Federal Hall

Duration: 3 hours: Choose this tour to visit Federal Hall and Trinity Church Cemetery and learn about the colonial history in Downtown NYC.

,: See the City Hall, Federal Reserve Bank, and more. The tour is led by a Private Guide who is fluent in your chosen language.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language.
4H:Downtown,FederalHall&Americ

Duration: 4 hours: Choose this tour to visit the National Museum of American Indian, Federal Hall and Trinity Church Cemetery,

,: and learn about the colonial history in Downtown NYC. The tour is led by a Private Guide in your chosen language.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language.
2-hour: Downtown Highlights

Duration: 2 hours: Choose this tour to visit Trinity Church Cemetery and learn about the colonial history in Downtown NYC. See the City Hall,

,: Fraunces Tavern, and more. The tour is led by a Private Guide who is fluent in your chosen language.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language.