Dutch History Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan
Walk the vanished Dutch city beneath modern Lower Manhattan
Duration
2 hours
Includes
Guided walking tour, history
Highlights
Step into 1600s New York on a history-focused walk through the Dutch city once known as Nieuw Amsterdam. Follow the original street grid and trace how commerce, government, and migration shaped Lower Manhattan.
- Explore one of Manhattan's oldest preserved archaeological sites
- Walk the island's original shoreline and learn how trade shaped the city
- Unpack the 1660 Castillo Plan to see who lived and worked in Nieuw Amsterdam
- Discover why the Dutch built a wall and what stood beyond it
- Find the Lower Manhattan office building built over the original Dutch Street
Important details
- Ages 12+ only
- Tours run rain or shine
- Arrive 5–10 minutes early
Cancellation Policy
Full refund up to 10 days before the tour. Receive a 50% refund for cancellations made 10 days to 48 hours before the tour. No refund within 48 hours of the tour.
Product ID: SUFKJK
FAQs
The New Amsterdam walking tour ends near Louise Nevelson Plaza, near William Street and Liberty Street.
Meeting details
Inside the Staten Island Ferry Terminal, between the escalator and elevator
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