Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
We'll explain not only the characters and the history but how the Dutch attitudes influenced the founding of America.
You'll learn who some of the people who were the matriarchs and patriarchs of Nieuw Amsterdam Society were, where they worshipped, what they did for a living and who is the famous 1940's movie star that was descendant from them!
You'll see the ruins of The Lovelace Tavern, a place often used as a meeting spot for the leaders of the town. You'll learn how Nieuw Amsterdam was the trading center for products that were shipped to Europe and how the Tobacco craze led to the ultimate downfall of the Dutch.
We'll learn about the Roosevelt family and how their influence extended back to the days of the Dutch!
What's included
Education about Dutch Lower Manhattan
What to expect
Battery Park
Pass by
Well discuss the importance of the Battery in relation to Dutch History
Staten Island Ferry
30m
We'll start here and I'll give you an orientation on how the Dutch history of NYC is a unique part of our culture and why it still affects how citizens of NYC view the world
Bowling Green
30m
Here we'll learn about the Dutch marketplace and Fort Amsterdam where the first church in NYC was.
Wall Street
30m
We'll examine why the wall was built and how Peter Stuyvesant wanted everyone to stop drinking!
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
30m
We'll pass by the Federal Reserve Bank en route to Maiden Lane where we will discuss the Roosevelt families impact on our lives and the Dutch impact on our food
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We will meet right inside the Ferry Terminal Building near the elevator on the left hand side of the lobby.
End point
We end at the former business site of the Roosevelt Family on Maiden Lane near Pearl Street.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
