Broadway Historical Walking Tour

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Itinerário

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 minEntrada incluída

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How it compares in Cidade de Nova York

• Its from-price is 52% below the median of the 2673 experiences we list in Cidade de Nova 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 Cidade de Nova York

Nova Iorque reúne arranha-céus, museus famosos, teatros da Broadway e dezenas de bairros distintos em cinco distritos que pulsam dia e noite.

Manhattan é a clássica primeira paragem. A Times Square brilha sobre o bairro dos teatros, o Central Park estende-se por quarteirões entre o Upper East Side e o Upper West Side, e o Empire State Building, o Chrysler Building e o Rockefeller Center definem o horizonte de Midtown. Mais a sul, o Memorial do 11 de Setembro, Wall Street e a Ponte de Brooklyn ficam perto uns dos outros, e os barcos passam pela Estátua da Liberdade até Ellis Island.

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

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