NYC Revolutionary War-Era Walking Tour

New York, US

Highlights

  • Listening to stories about real people of the Revolutionary War
  • Seeing original documents and hearing about events from the people who lived them
  • Visiting historic sites like St. Paul's Chapel and Fraunces Tavern Museum
  • Learning about the origins of Wall Street and colonial printers and spies

Meeting Point

Broadway and Warren Street entrance to City Hall Park

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What to expect

1

City Hall Park

Visit various sites within the park: the LIberty Pole, Sons of Liberty Protests, and the location of the reading of the Declaration of Independence in 1766.

Duration 30 minutes
2

St. Paul's Chapel

We will visit the historic church and graveyard, built in 1766.

Duration 20 minutes
3

The Oculus

Viewed from St Paul's Graveyard

Duration 15 minutes
4

John Street United Methodist Church

Historic church dating from 1768.

Duration 10 minutes
5

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Pass on tour, guide will point it out for you.

6

Wall Street

Learn all about the origins of Wall Street, and colonial printers and spies.

Duration 15 minutes
7

Fraunces Tavern Museum

See this historic building dating from 1719, and learn about George Washington's Farewell Address. The tour ends in front of this building.

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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    Children must be accompanied by an adult
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    Not recommended for child aged 10 and under
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    Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

What our experts say

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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Visit Fraunces Tavern for lunch nearby.
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    Check out St. Paul's Chapel's graveyard.
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    Bring a water bottle; it's a long tour.
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    Consider a nearby coffee shop after.

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