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The Jewish Community of Colonial New Amsterdam: A Walking Tour -CANCELLED

  • Meet Across from Fraunces Tavern (on the corner of Broad and Pearl Streets) 54 Pearl Street New York, NY, 10004 United States (map)

This tour traces the origins of Jewish settlement in what was once considered "New Amsterdam," focusing on the southernmost neighborhoods of Manhattan. Tour-goers visit the former locations of Jewish sites downtown, including the early Spanish and Portuguese rented synagogues, and the Mill Street Synagogue (the first synagogue built in North America).

The highlight of this tour is entry into Congregation Shearith Israel's Chatham Square cemetery, which is the oldest existing Jewish cemetery in New York City.

There will be a limit of 15 attendees on this tour.

In order to enable you to hear the guide while social distancing, we will be using an app for smart phones. If you have earphones for your cell, please bring them with you.

Proper Mask wearing is Mandatory. No Mask, no tour!

Prices are $29 Adults, $27 Seniors (65+) $26 Students (21 and under) and tickets are an additional $3 PP when purchased on the day of the tour, pending availability.

This tour lasts about 2 hours and has a significant amount of walking.

WE TOUR RAIN OR SHINE!