History Tours of The Battery (Multiple Dates)

The Battery, New York City’s first waterfront park was created in 1693. Some 300 years later, private citizens established The Battery Conservancy to raise funds to transform the 25-acre landscape which had become dilapidated, downtrodden and overlooked as a sought-after destination.Today it is the thriving green heart of dynamic Downtown New York.  It is a model of conservation and biodiversity with vast public gardens, organic urban farms, toxin-free lawns and SeaGlass, the innovative aquarium carousel. It has set high standards in planning, design, construction and sustainable park management.

The Battery Conservancy (TBC)

Tour New York's historic birthplace park with an expert guide!

SeaGlass Carousel

<h2>Take a History Tour with a Battery Conservancy Guide</h2>Join us for guided tours of The Battery. Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and so much more!When: Tours are offered at various times throughout the week, and are available for registration at least one month in advance. View all available offerings through the calendar above.Tours are approximately 45 minutes. Please arrive a few minutes early as the tour will begin right on time. Please note that tours will not happen in the rain -- we will do our best to alert you in advance, but sometimes the forecast changes suddenly! Please reach out if you have questions about the weather forecast and its impact on your reservation.Sign up: RSVP to reserve your spot: select a tour date through the calendar above, and then click the "Tickets" button to complete your registration. If you don't have a ticket you're still welcome to drop in on a tour, though if space is limited those with reservations will receive first priority.Where: Meet in front of <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/crTuZhouAq9ZPZtcA" title="https://goo.gl/maps/crTuZhouAq9ZPZtcA" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SeaGlass Carousel</a>. Look for our tour guide holding up a sign with our blue "B" logo to identify themselves.COVID-19 Policy for Events:<ol><li>We encourage any event participants that are not vaccinated against COVID-19 to please wear a mask while participating in our public programs.</li><li>We ask that participants stay home if feeling sick or if they've had a known COVID-19 exposure in the last 5 days.</li></ol>Want to support The Battery Conservancy's free programs? Make a <a href="http://www.thebattery.org/support/donate/" title="http://www.thebattery.org/support/donate/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">donation</a> or <a href="http://www.thebattery.org/support/volunteer/" title="http://www.thebattery.org/support/volunteer/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">volunteer</a>!