Top 7 History Walking Tours in New York City

1.Hamilton and Washington Revolutionary Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $52Our pick

Follow a licensed New York City guide through Lower Manhattan for three hours of Revolutionary history, from Bowling Green and Fraunces Tavern to Federal Hall and Hamilton’s grave at Trinity Church. Expect a small group of up to 16, plenty of standing, and lively stories about Hamilton, Washington, Burr, and the musical’s real-world settings.

“Our tour guide was named Bruce, he was phenomenal!! It was clear and evident that he did not just have a cookie cutter regurgitation of information; he truly LOVED the material he was discussing and was so knowledgeable. He was probably the most engaging tour guide I have had. He was funny, kind and so very enjoyable to be around. 10/10 recommend BRUCE!”

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2.#1 Rated NYC Chinatown Food and History Walking Tour with FNYT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Walk through Manhattan’s Chinatown with an English-speaking NYC guide such as Bert, Farshad, or Chip. Expect seated tastings of dim sum, Malaysian roti, Peking duck, mochi doughnuts, and egg custard tarts, plus stories around Chatham Square, Doyers Street, and Columbus Park. The $99 price includes food, tea, and lunch-sized portions.

“I've enjoyed food tours in cities all over the world. This one made the top of the list!! Bert is an excellent guide who knows the area and the restaurants well. The variety and quality of the food is terrific. Book this tour and come hungry!!”

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3.Tribeca Architecture And History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · from $50

Spend 2.5 hours walking from Tweed Courthouse into Tribeca with a guide such as Meghan Sara. See more than 15 historic sites, cast-iron buildings, grand residences, and the Ghostbusters firehouse while learning how farmland became one of Manhattan’s priciest neighborhoods.

“Meghan was very enthusiastic and shared a lot of cool information! Highly recommend! Ask her about the beavers of New York .”

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4.Lower Manhattan Secrets And History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Spend about three hours walking Lower Manhattan with a small group of no more than 15 people. Your English-speaking guide connects the Brooklyn Bridge, Wall Street, Trinity Church, Battery Park, and One World Trade Center through stories about New York’s beginnings, finance, immigration, and 9/11. The tour ends with a slice of New York pizza.

“Our tour guide Megan was amazing. She had a huge amount of knowledge and was clearly very interested in the history of New York. She had some great tips for photo ops, bathrooms, and even things to do after the tour. We very much enjoyed our tour and really glad we did it.”

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5.NYC: History of Slavery & Underground Railroad Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 87 reviews · 2h 30m · from $49

Spend 150 minutes walking Lower Manhattan with an English-speaking guide from Inside Out Tours. Visit the African Burial Ground National Memorial, former Underground Railroad sites, Fraunces Tavern, Trinity Church, and Wall Street while learning about slavery, abolition, resistance, and the New Yorkers who helped people escape.

“This tour was excellent. Shaun was extremely knowledgeable and had many fascinating stories to share about the American slave trade. It was a rainy afternoon, but it didn't matter; he thoughtfully delivered most of the information while we were sheltered and the tour was so interesting, the weather was barely noticeable. I would love to do the tour again – if I was still in the USA! – and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is interested in gaining a better understanding of America's history of black slavery. 10/10”

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6.New York: Rock and Roll History and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 3 hours · from $45Best value

Follow a small group of up to six through the East Village, Greenwich Village, and West Village on a three-hour, three-mile rock history walk. Your English-speaking guide connects Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, CBGB, the Velvet Underground, Sid Vicious, John and Yoko, and famous album-cover locations. Wear good shoes and arrive early.

“passeggiata attraverso diversi quartieri di Manhattan in compagnia di una preparatissimo guida che oltre a mostrare posti iconici della storia Rock ha raccontato una serie di aneddoti e risposto a tutte le nostre domande.”

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7.NYC: Lower East Side Devour Food & History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · from $79

Spend three hours walking the Lower East Side with an English-speaking guide, tasting seven or more dishes at family-run businesses. Expect Katz’s pastrami, Dominican breakfast, handmade cheese, a modern bagel, Chinatown noodles or dumplings, pickles, and an inventive doughnut. Craig is one guide praised for his warm, engaging style.

“Guide was outstanding. Great knowledge of history of the area and shared an interest in food with all of the people on the tour. Took my 11 and 13 year-old boys and they had a great time.”

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