New York City Slavery and Underground Railroad Tour

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New York City, USA
NY Stock Exchange Slavery Tour
Slave Market Well
National Museum of the American Indian
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African American Burial Ground
Slave Market
Underground Railroad Tour

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2 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
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Overview

Learn the contributions of enslaved people to NYC including the brave uprisings against oppression. Then discover the exciting history of the Underground Railroad, a network of clandestine routes and safe houses used by enslaved African Americans primarily to escape into free states and Canada.

Visit an archeological site and memorial dedicated to the memory of enslaved Africans in colonial America. Visit the site of a former station on the Underground Railroad. Learn about the revolts, kidnappings and dramatic escapes that occurred during the era of American slavery. Listen to tales of courage and triumph and discover the stories of real New Yorkers who risked their lives and properties to help people escape slavery on this historical New York City walking tour.

Description

Stop At: National Museum of the American Indian, 1 Bowling Grn, New York City, New York 10004

(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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Battery Park, State Street and Battery Place, New York City, New York 10004

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Fraunces Tavern Museum, 54 Pearl St, New York City, New York 10004

(Exterior Visit) The location played a prominent role in history before, during, and after the American Revolution.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Wall Street, Wall Street, New York City, New York 10005

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Foley Square, 111 Worth St Apt 4G, New York City, New York 10013

Foley Square is the location of the “Triumph of the Human Spirit,” a sculpture honoring the presence of enslaved people in New York.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: African Burial Ground National Monument, Duane and Elk Streets, next to 290 Broadway, New York City, 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.

Duration: 10 minutes

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Schedule

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
  • Return Details:

    African Burial Ground National Monument, 290 Broadway, New York, NY 10007, USA

What's Included

  • History of the Underground Railroad
  • Slavery in Historical Context
  • The site of New York’s first slave market
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup not offered
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What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Reviews

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Average 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 369 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

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