History of Old New York and the Financial District

Lower Manhattan is one of the most historic areas in the United States. It's the location where George Washington was inaugurated the first president, where colonists exchanged fire with British troops, where the the the Bills of Rights was written, and much more. Walk the streets where Washington, Hamilton, and Jefferson lived and worked. Sites include the place where the stock market was created and the church where Alexander Hamilton is buried to name a few. I am a native New Yorker and know many of its secrets that I would love to show you. As with every ToursByLocals, this tour is of course customizable Please contact me using the orange 'message guide' button to discuss.

-Start the tour at the Alexander Hamilton Custom House which was Fort Amsterdam during the Period of the Dutch -Learn the true story of the selling of Manhattan Island to the Dutch from the Indians -Experience American history and touch the historic gate surrounding Bowling Green and learn about the famous Bull -Explore Battery Park and see Fraunces Tavern and its learns its history -See the first paved street in New York City and walk historic Stone Street - See several locations where Alexander Hamilton lived - Walk down Wall Street and learn how it got its name - Visit the site where Washington was inaugurated - End the tour with a stop at Trinity Church and see where Hamilton is buried