Where America Began
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Stand where George Washington took the oath of office and visit the final resting place of Alexander Hamilton. This immersive walk through Lower Manhattan reveals the turning points of American history at the very sites where they occurred. Learn where the United States began to take shape as you walk the streets of Lower Manhattan. From George Washington’s first steps as president to the legacy of Alexander Hamilton, this tour traces the founding moments of America right where they happened. Explore churches, taverns, and financial institutions that have stood for centuries, and discover how New York helped shape the nation’s identity. Discover how New York City evolved from a Dutch trading post to one of the greatest cities in the world,
Inclusions
What's included
- Guided Walking Tour
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Visit the site of the former Fort Amsterdam and the Custom House. Currently, it the part of the Smithsonian Institute and houses the American Indian Museum.
See the oldest church in New York and visit the grave of Alexander Hamilton.
Before Ellis Island, migrants entered New York City through Castle Clinton.
You’ll see the site where George Washington bid farewell to his troops after the Revolutionary War.
Walk one of the oldest streets in Manhattan. It’s the first street to be paved.
Yes, there was indeed a wall on Wall Street. Walk the street and learn its history.
Visit the site where George Washington was inaugurated as the first president in 1789.
Experience the site of the New York Stock Exchange. Learn about the building and see “Fearless Girl” who faces the stock market
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet on the steps of the Alexander Hamilton Custom House. Your guide will be holding a sign.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Eyes on Manhattan
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in New York City
- Its from-price is 165% above the median of the 2673 experiences we list in New York City.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1604 of 2673.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About New York City
New York City packs skyscrapers, famous museums, Broadway theatres and dozens of distinct neighbourhoods into five boroughs that hum day and night.
Manhattan is the classic first stop. Times Square glows above the theatre district, Central Park stretches for blocks between the Upper East and Upper West Sides, and the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building and Rockefeller Center define the midtown skyline. Downtown, the 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street and the Brooklyn Bridge sit close together, and boats run out past the Statue of Liberty to Ellis Island.
Top-ranked sights in New York City: Statue of Liberty, Central Park, National September 11 Memorial & Museum.
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