Death in New York Walking Tour

Overview

Discover more than four centuries of life and death in Manhattan with a tour (based on the book Death in New York and led by author K. Krombie) of Battery Park, the Financial District, Tribeca, the Civic Center, and Chinatown.

Main Features:
Find out about New York City’s indigenous Lenape burial sites.
Discover the quarrels of New Amsterdam over burial space and new arrivals.
Learn about the British prisons for American Patriots during the Revolutionary War.
Hear about Manhattan’s riots, epidemics, and crucial changes in legislation.
Peer at the islands of New York Harbor, forgotten burial grounds, a Manhattan jail, and a busy funeral industry street.

City: New York City

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $34.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $34.00

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What's Included

The booking fee covers the guided tour.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Non-vaccinated participants must wear a mask. Masks are optional for vaccinated participants. The guide is fully vaccinated.

What To Expect

Battery Park

Tour meets at SOUTH FERRY/WHITEHALL STREET STATION, then moves onto 1.) Statue of Liberty Viewpoint.

Financial District

2.) Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton, 7 State Street 3.) Wireless Operators Memorial 4.) National Museum of the American Indian 5.) Corner of Broadway and Morris Street, site of the old city cemetery 6.) Trinity Church 7.) St. Paul's Chapel 8.) 9/11 Memorial North Pool 9.) St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church

Civic Center

10.) City Hall Park 11.) Surrogate's Courthouse 12.) Corner of Elk Street and Chambers Street 13.) African Burial Ground National Monument 14.) David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building at 1 Center Street 15.) Metropolitan Correctional Center, 150 Park Row

Chinatown

17.) Funeral Row, Mulberry Street

Two Bridges

18.) Chatham Square

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (23)

B1617ZSalexandrac

Jun 2022

Krumbie , thanks a lot for sharing in a light form the history of life and death in New York City. We enjoyed your tour, the facts and the importance of specific events held in this historical city. The NYC history is so broad and you have summarised some of the key moments of the last 400 years in 2.5 hours. ⚠️ take a hat and sunblock during sunny days

Z7055DRkalt

Jun 2022

I loved starting at NY Harbor, looking at the islands and thinking about the history of NYC. From there Krombie spun an epic story of significant NYC burials, churches, friends and foes, scandals, body-snatchers, disinternments — her depth and breadth of knowledge is remarkable. Fantastic and funny storyteller, happy to engage and answer questions. All outdoors and entirely covid-safe. We booked it for a staff outing and it was a great time, ending with drinks in a Chinatown bar. Highly recommended!

Ella_L

May 2022

I thoroughly enjoyed the Death in New York walking tour. It is a completely different way to see New York and by walking you get to see so much more of the city. Krombie is the best tour guide I’ve ever had. She was so knowledgeable and she was so friendly. I would highly recommend this tour if you’re looking for something to do in New York.