Most NYC tours tell you about history. This one puts you inside it.
In two hours, you’ll uncover what’s been hiding in Lower Manhattan since the Dutch founded New Amsterdam in 1626 — and most New Yorkers walk past it every single day. With the city’s first-ever map in hand, you’ll overlay 1667 Manhattan onto today’s streets and watch the city’s entire origin story snap into focus.
You’ll find the foundation of New York’s first City Hall (also its first tavern). You’ll stand where the original fort walls stood. You’ll learn why Bowling Green has an iron fence with missing crowns — and what happened to them. Expert earpieces ensure you hear every detail without crowding close.
This isn’t a lecture. It’s a scavenger hunt through four centuries.
100% refund up to 24 hours prior to the start of your tour.
When canceled less than 24 hours before the start of your tour, we will do our best to reschedule you or issue you a credit to use on any of our upcoming tours. This credit won’t expire until you use it!
The tour starts on the steps of the National Museum of the American Indian, located at 1 Bowling Green, New York, NY 10004
By Subway: 4, 5 trains to Bowling Green; 1 train to South Ferry; R, W trains to Whitehall
How long is the tour?
This tour is 2 hours long
How strenuous is this tour?
This tour is easy and most people can participate.
Is this tour ADA accessible?
Yes, it is! You can email us at [email protected] in order for us to best prepare your visit.
Is this tour mostly indoors or outdoors?
This tour is mostly outdoors.
Who will be our guide?
One of our licensed New York tour guides. Always a local New Yorker!
