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
Important but little known history
Really interesting and important tour explaining the history of slavery and the underground railroad in 17th/18th century NY. Our guide Ludie was superb in bringing the history to life, and kept us captivated by the way she weaved the history into a narrative story. I'd highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting NYC.
Disappointing Tour the Second Time
I took this tour in November 2024, loved it, and brought a family member back to enjoy it with me. This time, it didn't seem like the same tour. The guide, while knowledgeable, told long, rambling stories out of chronological order, which was very confusing. Needless to say, it was disappointing, so much so that we ended up leaving about 45 minutes before the tour was due to end.
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!!