New York Colonial and Revolutionary History Tour 2 hr 30 min

New York was no sideshow to the American Revolution. It was a center of conflict, resistance, and change. On this 150-minute New York Colonial and Revolutionary History Tour, follow the city’s transformation from a divided colonial port to the first capital of the United States.

The story unfolds at the places where it happened: from early resistance and violence that erupted before Boston, to Washington’s struggle to hold the city. Learn where the Declaration of Independence was read to troops on July 9, 1776, then trace the American cause through the escape from Brooklyn and seven years of British occupation. The tour concludes with the 1783 evacuation of British forces, bringing the story full circle.

With a live English-speaking guide, this New York Colonial and Revolutionary History Tour connects pivotal events to the streets and landmarks around you. Meet at the steps of Tweed Courthouse at 52 Chambers St. and discover how the Revolution reshaped New York. Book your place and explore the city’s history where it unfolded.