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New York Founding Walking Tour 2 hr

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  • New York City
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Walk Lower Manhattan’s Financial District on a 2-hour guided tour tracing New York’s rise from Dutch trading post to American powerhouse.

About this tour

Follow the story of New York from its beginnings as a Dutch trading post to its rise as an American powerhouse on this 2-hour New York Founding Walking Tour. In Lower Manhattan, the Financial District’s streets offer a close-up look at the area where the city began.

Join a shared, English-language walk led by a guide and explore this historic part of the city on foot. The tour includes a guided walking experience; meals are not included. Meet at The Castello Plan monument in Peter Minuit Plaza, a short distance from nearby public transportation. The route and transportation options are wheelchair accessible, and young children can ride in a stroller.

Discover the foundations of New York’s story as you walk through the neighborhood that helped shape its future. Book the New York Founding Walking Tour for a guided introduction to Lower Manhattan.

Highlights

  • Trace New York’s transformation from Dutch trading post to American powerhouse
  • Walk through Lower Manhattan’s Financial District, where the city began

What's included

Included

  • 2-hour guided walking tour

Not included

  • Meals

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Important information

  • Meet at The Castello Plan monument, 3-15 State St, Peter Minuit Plaza, New York, NY
  • Wheelchair accessible, including transportation options and all areas and surfaces
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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