Walking Tour of New York’s Historic South Street Seaport


This New York City walking tour takes you through the South Street Seaport district and its origin of commerce, which includes the once-famed Fulton Fish Market and a 150-year-old working print shop to a now bustling mecca for shopping and dining. The South Street Seaport was a major port for New York between the American Revolution and on through the Civil War, and became a home to numerous moored historical sailing ships, including the Wavertree. Youll have magnificent views of the Brooklyn Bridge while you see places like the Bridge Café, New Yorks oldest drinking establishment, and the Paris Café, where Thomas Edison planned lower Manhattans first electrical grid. This area was knows as the gateway to the world, with its bars and taverns, shops, ships, houses and old streets. Following the haunted Bridge Café, you will see Jeremys Ale House, where 9/11 first responders took refuge, and the Titanic Lighthouse, a memorial that was dedicated to those lost their lives when the ship sank and also the origin of New York’s famous New Years Eve Ball Drop!Among the landmarks in this five-block radius, you will also see the site of George Washingtons first presidential mansion, the Federalist buildings from the late 1700s, and the 1830s Greek Revival warehouses and counting quarters.Additional InformationConfirmation will be received at time of bookingA moderate amount of walking is involvedWheelchair accessibleInfants may join the tour on a strollerInclusionsGuided walking tourProfessional guideExclusionsHotel pickup and drop-offGratuities (optional)Entrance fees to any museums or shipsDeparture PointCorner of Pearl Street and Fulton Street, New York CityDeparture Time11amDuration2 hoursReturn DetailsConcludes at Pier 17Voucher InfoYou can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Uncle Sam’s New York in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service fo

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