Broadway Historical Walking Tour

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1. Begin at Bowling Green and explore the origins of New York City, from the Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam and the site of Fort Amsterdam to the British takeover and the American Revolution. Hear the story of the King George III statue and the dramatic events surrounding the birth of the new nation.

   20 min

2. Cunard Building and Steamship Row: Discover Lower Broadway’s history as Steamship Row, once known as the “Wall Street of the Seas.” Learn about the headquarters of Cunard, White Star Line, and United States Lines and how this area connected New York with millions of travelers, immigrants, and international commerce during the great age of ocean travel.

   15 min

3. Explore the history of Federal Hall and Lower Broadway’s role in the earliest years of the United States. Follow in the footsteps of George Washington and learn about his inauguration, his presidency, and the people and places that made this area a center of political life in the young nation.

   15 min

4. Learn how Trinity Church became one of New York City’s most influential institutions. Admire its remarkable architecture, explore the history of its cemetery, and hear stories about notable figures buried here, including Alexander Hamilton, as well as the church’s role in the city’s growth and development.

   20 min

5. Walk along New York City’s famous ticker-tape parade route and uncover the stories behind the celebrations that captivated the city. Learn about the astronauts, military leaders, athletes, royalty, presidents, and cultural icons who have been honored along Broadway’s legendary Canyon of Heroes.

   15 min

6. Discover the history of City Hall, Newspaper Row, the Tweed Courthouse, and the institutions that shaped public life in New York City. Learn how journalism, politics, civic leadership, and the surrounding buildings influenced the development of both the city and the nation.

   15 min

7. Conclude the journey near City Hall Park with a rare peek inside the iconic Woolworth Building lobby. Discover how Broadway’s architecture and landmarks reflect New York City’s transformation from a small Dutch settlement into a world capital. Interior access may vary depending on public access and operating conditions.

   20 minEntrée incluse

Annulation

Annulation gratuite jusqu’à 24 heures avant le début de l’expérience, avec remboursement intégral.

Avis

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How it compares in New York

• Its from-price is 52% below the median of the 2673 experiences we list in New York.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 1475 of 2673.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About New York

New York concentre gratte-ciel, musées célèbres, théâtres de Broadway et des dizaines de quartiers distincts dans cinq arrondissements actifs jour et nuit.

Manhattan est la première étape classique. Times Square scintille au-dessus du quartier des théâtres, Central Park s'étire sur des dizaines de rues entre l'Upper East Side et l'Upper West Side, et l'Empire State Building, le Chrysler Building et le Rockefeller Center dessinent la silhouette de Midtown. Plus au sud, le mémorial du 11-Septembre, Wall Street et le pont de Brooklyn sont proches les uns des autres, et des bateaux passent devant la statue de la Liberté pour gagner Ellis Island.

Top-ranked sights in New York: Statue of Liberty, Central Park, National September 11 Memorial & Museum.

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