American Colonial History in New York Private Walking Tour

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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Free entry to the Trinity Church Cemetery (all options)
  • (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
  • Free entry to the Federal Hall National Monument (3 and 4-hour options only)
  • Free entry to the Federal Hall National Monument (in 2-hour option)
  • Free entry to the National Museum of American Indian (in 2 and 3-hour options)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Benjamin Franklin Statue, One Pace Plaza, New York, NY 10038, USA

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

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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What To Expect

Benjamin Franklin Statue

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

New York City Hall

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.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Learn about the purpose of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the Federal Hall and the New York Stock Exchange.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trinity Church

Visit the old cemetery of Trinity Church to find graves of Alexander Hamilton and many other early Americans.
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stone Street Tavern

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.
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Federal Hall

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.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Museum of the American Indian

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!
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.

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Q: Is this an accessible Tour?

A: Accessibility information for the American Colonial History in New York Private Walking Tour is as follows:Wheelchair accessibleTransportation options are wheelchair accessibleAll areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessibleSuitable for all physical fitness levelsPlease 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.Apr 2025

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-368349P506

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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