Start this entertaining and informative 2-hour walking tour at the Alexander Hamilton Custom House, the former site of Fort Amsterdam, where Manhattan really began. Learn about how New Amsterdam became New York and see other sites in the area including Bowling Green Park and the famous Charging Bull statue. Walk over to Fraunces Tavern, New Yorks oldest building and up Stone Street for a vivid taste of what New Amsterdam may have been like. Amble over to Wall Street, the Manhattan Trust Bank and the House of Morgan, where Americas first millionaire conducted business. Learn how Wall Street got its name and see the famous New York Stock Exchange where fortunes have been made and lost. Visit Federal Hall, the site of the United States first capitol building where George Washington was inaugurated in 1789. For the final stop, pay a visit to the 9/11 Memorial and the massive, magnificent reflecting pools. At the conclusion of the tour, go with the guide to Battery Park and use your skip-the-line privileges to board the ferry to Liberty Island. Once on the island, enjoy a self-guided tour of the museum and pedestal. Admission to Ellis Island is also included with the ticket.Additional InformationConfirmation will be received at time of bookingPlease arrive 15 minutes prior to the tours designated start time. The tour departs promptly and no refunds will be given for guests who miss the tour due to being lateThe Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island section of the tour is self-guided. Your guide will drop you off in Battery Park where you will board the ferryThere is a decent amount of walking, please wear appropriate shoes Pedestal is not wheelchair accessibleOperates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriatelyIf canceled because of dangerous weather, you will be given the option of an alternative tour date or full refundNo weapons of any kind (including pocket knives, pepper spray, Swiss Army knives, etc.) can be brought to the Statue of Liberty. There is no place to check these items, please leave them at ho
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