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

Make a reservation

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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)

ellar1997

May 2022

I really enjoyed my tour with Krombie. It was so informative and a wonderful and different way to see New York. I learnt so many things that I didn’t know before. Krombie was the best tour guide ever. I would highly recommend doing this tour if you are in New York.

viczi

Apr 2022

This is a rather unique tour as it centers around historical burial places in NYC. It's 2.5 hours filled with interesting facts, the guide Crombie is a true researcher, she's passionate about what she does, energetic, very knowledgeable. I enjoyed it immensely.

EverythingShakes

Apr 2022

This was a great tour! The tour guide (K. Krombie) is knowledgeable, amusing, and flexible. She's open to questions but has a plan. She has a lot of great information about the early days of New York. Would definitely take another tour from her on any topic!