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New York Dutch History Walking Tour

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  • New York City
  • 1 hr
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Explore New York’s Dutch roots on a 60-minute waterfront walk, with stories of New Amsterdam and a view toward Governors Island.

About this tour

Trace the Dutch roots of New York City on a 60-minute walking tour shaped by a guide’s experience living in both Amsterdam and New York. From the waterfront, hear how Dutch settlers arrived and established the small outpost of New Amsterdam, and look toward Governors Island, once known as Nut Island.

Your personal guide brings added historical context to the story, drawing on Dutch and English language skills and an archaeology background. The route begins at the meeting point near the water, where the group gathers before setting out to explore the settlement’s early history. This New York Dutch history walking tour offers an engaging way to connect the city’s shoreline with its Dutch past.

Join the tour to see New York through the story of its earliest Dutch settlement.

Highlights

  • Hear how Dutch settlers established New Amsterdam
  • Look across the water toward Governors Island, once called Nut Island
  • Explore the story with a guide who has lived in Amsterdam and New York City

What's included

Included

  • Personal tour guide for the duration of the tour

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible, including transportation options and all areas and surfaces
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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