Eyes on Manhattan: Where America Began Walk

• Walk Revolutionary War-era streets

• See George Washington’s first inauguration site

• Visit Historical Landmarks

• See George Washington’s first inauguration site

Stand where George Washington took the oath of office and visit the final resting place of Alexander Hamilton. This immersive walk through Lower Manhattan reveals the turning points of American history at the very sites where they occurred.

Learn where the United States began to take shape as you walk the streets of Lower Manhattan. From George Washington’s first steps as president to the legacy of Alexander Hamilton, this tour traces the founding moments of America right where they happened. Explore churches, taverns, and financial institutions that have stood for centuries, and discover how New York helped shape the nation’s identity. Discover how New York City evolved from a Dutch trading post to one of the greatest cities in the world,

If you’ve ever wondered how a row of cobblestone streets became the foundation of an entire country, this walk answers it. By standing where America’s earliest leaders stood and walking in their footsteps, you gain a deeper understanding of the country’s ideals, contradictions, and pivotal decisions. This tour is for anyone who wants to feel the gravity of American history through the places that made it real.

This area included the site of the first federal hall of the United States Government, the place where Washington, Hamilton and Jefferson lived, the location of a slave market, the place where the stock market was created and numerous other historical, political and cultural aspects that helped shape of our current society. The colonial past is still very much present in modern-day New York. This tour will enable you to understand how New York City became one of the greatest cities in the world. This tour will visit many places where the history of this country all started.

• Guided Walking Tour

• Food and Drinks

• Gratuity for your tour guide