Private or Group | Revolutionary War New York Walking Tour

Quick Details

ⓘ Tour Type: Private & In-person

⌛ Duration: 2.5 - 3 Hours

Step back in time and discover how New York City became a pivotal stage for the American Revolution and the birth of a new nation. On the Revolutionary New York Walking Tour, you’ll explore the city’s transformation from a colonial outpost to the political and financial capital of the United States, uncovering the untold stories and legendary sites that shaped American history.

Tour Highlights

Birthplace of Revolution:
Explore City Hall Park, St. Paul’s Chapel, and Trinity Church—landmarks that witnessed the earliest calls for independence and the struggles of a city under British occupation.
Battles & Strategy:
Learn about the key battles fought in and around New York, the military strategies employed by both sides, and the vital role the city played in the fight for freedom.
Lives of Leaders & Prisoners:
Hear the stories of influential figures like Alexander Hamilton and George Washington, as well as the experiences of war prisoners held in British jails.
Historic Sites & Landmarks:
Visit the former site of a British prison, locations connected to the founding fathers, the New York Stock Exchange, Fraunces Tavern, Wall Street, and Bowling Green—each with its own revolutionary tale.

Why Choose This Tour?

Expert, Award-Winning Guides:
Tours led by licensed local guides with specialized backgrounds in history and art, offering deep insights and little-known facts.
Unique, Off-the-Beaten-Path Experience:
Go beyond the textbook version of history and explore sites and stories often overlooked on traditional tours.
Inclusive:
Offered by Inside Out Tours, a certified Black- and woman-owned company recognized for celebrating NYC’s diversity and hidden history. Bilingual guide options available.
Perfect for All Audiences:
Ideal for students, educators, locals, visitors, and anyone passionate about American history and the founding of the nation.

What’s Included

Guided walking tour of Revolutionary War sites in Lower Manhattan
Licensed, bilingual tour guide (English and additional languages upon request)
Opportunities for discussion and Q&A throughout the tour

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Highly Recommended

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If you’re ever visiting NYC, I highly recommend taking Inside Out Tours’ ‘the Slavery and Underground Railroad Walking Tour’ which is one of the tours featured in HOW THE WORD WAS PASSED. I learned a ton and it was really well done.
- Clint Smith

Best thing I did while in NYC

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So glad I took this tour. Real history is revealed and the end of the tour was so moving to me. I would highly recommend this to people who want to learn some things that were not taught to you in school.
- Lee L.

Excellent and Eye Opening

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