New York City Slavery and Underground Railroad Tour
Full description
Included / Excluded
- History of the Underground Railroad
- Slavery in Historical Context
- The site of New York’s first slave market
- Local guide
- African Burial Ground
- New York’s Role in Slavery
- Fraunces Tavern
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
(Exterior Visit) Built in 1907, Alexander Hamilton Custom House stands as a Beaux-Arts treasure commemorating the rise of trade and commerce in NYC with 3 floors of art and artifacts dedicated to Native Americans.
For more than 200 years, The Battery has been an invaluable part of New York City’s history. Decades before Ellis Island was built or the Statue of Liberty gazed down at incoming boats, millions of newcomers arrived at The Battery from Europe and elsewhere.
(Exterior Visit) The location played a prominent role in history before, during, and after the American Revolution.
An actual wall existed on the street from 1685 to 1699. The heart of the financial system and the former location of the Wall was built by enslaved people.
Foley Square is the location of the “Triumph of the Human Spirit,” a sculpture honoring the presence of enslaved people in New York.
African Burial Ground and memorial is the oldest and largest known excavated burial ground in New York documenting the lives of enslaved people in New York.
Meeting point
Start Location
1 Bowling Green, New York, NY 10004, USA
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
Excellent tour that moves one deeply, highly recommend
Stacey is an extremely knowledgeable, passionate, kind and considerate guide. She gave us a very impressive tour that moved us deeply. Highly recommend!
Unforgettable
Sean was absolutely amazing! He is an incredible guide and his depth of knowledge made the tour unforgettable.
DO IT, DO IT, DO IT!!!!
The tour guide Luby was amazing! So knowledgeable and attentive to the details, the narrative, and the story behind history. You walk away with such a thorough understanding of the topic, both in its more historical and systematic aspect, and in the lived realities of the people who were impacted and who made a difference within it. Can’t recommend it enough!!
The Highlight of Our Trip[
I visited NYC with a friend, and we had a bucket list of things to see and do. The New York City Slavery and Underground Railroad Tour, led by Ludie, was far and away the highlight of our trip.
Tour canceled with little explanation
My tour was canceled due to “weather”. There were zero weather issues in NYC today. It was a beautiful day. Yes, it’s cold but not dangerously cold. Bundled up like the rest of us and do the tour you promised.