Wall Street and Lower Manhattan, New York History Walking Tour

Take a captivating walking tour of Lower Manhattan that traces New York's transformation from a Dutch colony to a modern metropolis. Start with the tale of Manhattan's purchase for $24 in beads, then visit the site of a fort that changed hands between the Dutch and the British, and eventually saw the end of the American Revolution. Explore the city's oldest park and see the iconic Charging Bull statue. At Alexander Hamilton's resting place, relive the dramatic duel that ended his life. Strolling down Wall Street, see The New York Stock Exchange and Federal Hall, the United States' first capitol. Nearby, visit a building concealing $400 billion of gold beneath its foundations. Passing through the city's first paved street, explore the footprints of a 17th-century tavern and the remnants of the old City Hall of New Amsterdam. Conclude with a visit to the oldest tavern in New York, where George Washington bid farewell to his officers. Distance: 1.5 miles / 2.5 km