American Revolution Walking Tour in New York
Trace revolutionary New York through spies, battles and founding-era stories
Duration
2 hours
Includes
Lower Manhattan walk, history
Highlights
Trace New York's road to revolution through the people, protests, and wartime events that shaped the city. Hear stories from the colonial era while walking through Lower Manhattan.
- Discover the 1765 Stamp Act Riots and the burning of the governor's carriage
- Meet figures including Isaac Sears, Cadwallader Colden, Alexander Hamilton, and King George III
- Explore the role of taverns, spies, battles, and political upheaval in colonial New York
- Learn about George Washington's farewell to his officers and inauguration at Federal Hall
- Notice architectural details alongside Revolutionary and early American history
Itinerary
- Bowling Green
- Fraunces Tavern
- Stone Street
- Hanover Square
- Wall Street
- Trinity Church
- Saint Paul’s Chapel
- City Hall Park
Important details
- Arrive 5–10 minutes early
- Tours run rain or shine; dress for the weather
- Bring water and wear comfortable shoes
- Plan for about 1.5 miles of walking
Cancellation Policy
Full refund up to 10 days before the tour. Receive a 50% refund from 10 days to 48 hours before. No refund within 48 hours of the tour.
Product ID: 2BQYQU
FAQs
Bring water and wear comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather.
Yes. This walking tour operates rain or shine.
The tour covers about 1.5 miles of walking over 2 hours.
Meeting details
National Museum of the American Indian, 1 Bowling Green
Experience provided by Bowery Boys Walks
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