Experience early Dutch New York in Brooklyn and Queens
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Experience early Dutch New York in Brooklyn and Queens is a 1-hour experience in New York, United States, from $35 per person. It scores 47 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 47 / 100
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- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $35 per person
I have lived in both Amsterdam and New York City and speak both Dutch and English, which gives me an extra advantage in reading the history of the Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam in great richness and context. I also a
What you get
About this experience
I have lived in both Amsterdam and New York City and speak both Dutch and English, which gives me an extra advantage in reading the history of the Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam in great richness and context. I also am an archaeology undergraduate.
What's included
Included
- Personal tour guide for duration of the tour.
What you'll see and do
Battery Park
DISCOVERY & SETTLEMENT We will meet at New Amsterdam Plein at the Costello Plan which is a bronze map reproduction of New Amsterdam right next to the South Ferry subway 1 line. Here we will walk down to the coast and look out at Noten island (Nut Island) where the Dutch first settled and recount the history of the discovery of this part of the coast by sailors and the later settlement.
10 minutes here
National Museum of the American Indian
This is ironically the original site of Fort Amsterdam. Hear the story of how the early settlers arrived in Lower Manhattan, built fortifications and lived with the existing people. (Note: We are not entering the museum, it is just an important location as part of the journey to learn about early New Amsterdam)
15 minutes here · Admission not included
Fraunces Tavern Museum
Another location which we are not going to but on the way to tell the tale of the early settlers and how they lived. We also include the history of how slaves and Jews arrived in New Amsterdam.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Wall Street
We end the tour at Wall Street where we recount the hand over of the city to the British.
20 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New York
We will gather as here as a group and head towards the water side to then commence the tour and you will be introduced to how the Dutch arrived in this place and started with a smaller outpost on Noten Ijland (Nut Island) which is Governor's Island visible from the shoreline.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour ends at Wall Street, the wooden pallisade wall that helped provide this early settlement with a barrier to invasion by the British who were settled to the North.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, nl
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Wed, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- James
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Wed, Sun
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 47
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Experience early Dutch New York in Brooklyn and Queens: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New York.
How much does Experience early Dutch New York in Brooklyn and Queens cost?
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Prices start at $35 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New York usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Experience early Dutch New York in Brooklyn and Queens take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New York is not rushed.
Is Experience early Dutch New York in Brooklyn and Queens worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 47 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New York, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Experience early Dutch New York in Brooklyn and Queens?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Experience early Dutch New York in Brooklyn and Queens suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Experience early Dutch New York in Brooklyn and Queens?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New York can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New York and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Experience early Dutch New York in Brooklyn and Queens start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New York within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New York?
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New York has more bookable experiences than any other city on Outty, and the quality spread is brutal. Observation decks are commoditised, so we score them on timed-entry reliability and sunset slots. Food tours and borough walks are where the ranking really separates operators, and the top scores in the city all come from small-group guides. On Outty we rank every New York experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Grand Canyon VIP Helicopter Tour, Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights, NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New York?
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September to early November, and late April through June. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New York?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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