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)

nancytM9666HA

Feb 2022

I’ve lived in New York for years and felt no secrets remained. I was completely wrong. My friends and I discovered this tour and jumped at the opportunity for a macabre adventure. The tour guide is hilarious and incredibly knowledgeable. Learned so much and was masterly guided through the city. Thank you! Would recommend for tourists and native New Yorkers.

Erin128_always

Feb 2022

The Death in New York Walking tour was fantastic for my friends and I visiting from out of town. We all love anything morbid and unique and found the tour after purchasing the Death in NY book at our local chain bookstore. Such a good distanced outdoor experience for any group of friends looking for something new to do in NYC. The tour guide was hilarious as well. A+ from me!

898maeved

Jan 2022

The Death in New York walking tour was the highlight of 2021! As a native New Yorker I was impressed by the meticulous research that went into this project. It truly shed light on the nuanced rituals embedded in the bones of this city. I highly recommend this tour!