South Street Seaport and the Brooklyn Bridge Walking Tour with NYC Historian Kevin Draper
South Street Seaport is the most preserved historic district in Manhattan featuring some of the oldest architecture in New York City. The Dutch settlers constructed this first major port and it quickly became the region’s most important center for commerce and trade and fueled the growth of the city. Engage in the past, present and future of this dynamic historic district as we navigate through the cobblestone streets from the oldest federal style buildings to the most modern innovations that host world class dining, shopping and entertainment. Top off the tour by exploring the iconic engineering marvel that is the Brooklyn Bridge and get some of most scenic and panoramic views of the city.
Pricing is $30 per person with the Columbia Club discount. Open to all Columbia Club members and their guests.
The tour will be limited to 15 participants. Please meet at 9:30AM at the north side of the fountain in City Hall Park which is in front of City Hall.
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Kevin Draper is the co-founder of New York Historical Tours. An impassioned New Yorker, Kevin brings to life the stories and history that have made New York the most exciting and dynamic city in the world. This includes looking at New York not just as the w, dynamic city that never sleeps but the diverse and exciting collection of neighborhoods that never sleep. His knowledge, professionalism, and storytelling ability have earned him rave reviews. Kevin has led historical talks and lectures for top universities and Fortune 500 companies and has been a consultant to a variety of publications including CBS, ABC, Bloomberg, The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.