Lower Manhattan: Dutch New Amsterdam Walking Tour & Wall Street

Where New Amsterdam Became New York: A Walk Through Lower Manhattan's First Streets

You walk Lower Manhattan's oldest streets with a licensed guide, stopping at Bowling Green, Stone Street, Wall Street and the Stock Exchange while holding a 1667 map. Ear pieces ensure you hear everything, the group stays small, and all areas are wheelchair accessible. The tour takes a couple of hours and covers the Dutch founding through to modern financial history.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. National Museum of the American Indian10m
2. Bowling Green10m
3. Castle Clinton National Monument10m
4. New York Stock Exchange5m
5. Stone Street Historic District5m
6. Roosevelt Islandpassing by
7. New York Harborpassing by

Explore Dutch New Amsterdam sites

• Start at National Museum of the American Indian
• Learn Bowling Green's name and history
• Visit Castle Clinton National Monument
• Discover New York Stock Exchange history
• Walk by the Fearless Girl statue
• Explore hidden gems on Wall Street
• Walk through Stone Street Historic District
• End at the famous Wall Street bull

The experience

"Most people walk right past these corners and have no idea what they're standing on," your guide will tell you as the tour begins at the National Museum of the American Indian. That's the whole point of this Lower Manhattan walking tour: to stop you in the exact spots where New York's founding actually happened, with a 1667 map in hand so you can see what the streets looked like when they were still Dutch. The guide is licensed, the group stays small, and everyone gets an ear piece so you hear every detail even when traffic picks up on Broadway.

You'll start at Bowling Green, where the name itself tells a story. It wasn't called that because people played bowls there, but because the Dutch kept it open as common land, and the English kept the tradition alive. From there the route moves through Stone Street, the oldest street in the city, tucked into the Financial District like a secret. Then you're standing in front of the New York Stock Exchange learning how a trading post became the world's most famous exchange, with the Fearless Girl statue facing it down. The tour ends at the Charging Bull on Wall Street, but by then you've already walked through the hidden corners most visitors never find: the ones that actually explain how New York became New York.

The whole thing takes a couple of hours on foot, and it's designed so you're not just hearing about history. You're touching the buildings, standing on the cobblestones, looking out at New York Harbor from the same vantage points the Dutch traders did. The guide connects the dots between what you see and why it matters, whether that's explaining why Castle Clinton mattered to immigration or what Roosevelt Island's role was in the city's growth. It's the kind of tour where you leave knowing the streets differently, not just having walked them.

What’s included

Your tour includes a guided walking experience with a licensed NYC guide, ear pieces provided to each guest so you hear every detail, and access to all historic sites along the route including the National Museum of the American Indian, Bowling Green, Castle Clinton, the New York Stock Exchange, Fearless Girl statue, the Charging Bull, Stone Street Historic District, and views of New York Harbor and Roosevelt Island. The tour is wheelchair accessible throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturday and SundayDeparts at 14:00

Book up to1h before

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Untapped New York

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to understand Lower Manhattan's actual history rather than just see the famous landmarks: the guide connects the Dutch founding to the modern city, and the small group size means you're not rushed through any of the stops.

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Top questions

How long is the Lower Manhattan Dutch New Amsterdam tour?

The tour is a small group walking experience that typically takes a couple of hours, covering the main sites from the National Museum of the American Indian through Wall Street and the Charging Bull.

What's included in the tour?

Includes a guided walking tour with a licensed NYC guide, ear pieces for each guest so you hear perfectly, and access to all the historic sites along the route. You bring the map and the curiosity.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need them during the tour.

Can I bring children or a stroller?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Where does the tour start?

The tour starts at the National Museum of the American Indian in Lower Manhattan and moves through Bowling Green, Stone Street, Wall Street, and the Financial District.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.

What will I learn about on this tour?

You'll learn about New York's Dutch founding, why Bowling Green has its name, the history of the Stock Exchange, the role of the harbor in the city's development, and how the streets of 1667 became modern Manhattan.

Do I need to book in advance?

It's a small group tour, so booking in advance is recommended to secure your spot and ear piece.