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New York City Slavery and Underground Railroad Tour

New York City Slavery and Underground Railroad Tour

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.

City: New York City

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $35.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $35.00

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What's Included

Local guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

National Museum of the American Indian

(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.

Battery Park

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.

Fraunces Tavern Museum

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

Wall Street

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

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 National Monument

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.

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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 (300)

Ramaa P

Nov 2022

We had a wonderful tour guide and the tour was very informative and educational! Enjoyed it and would highly recommend.

E7011VGdeniseb

Oct 2022

I can't begin to tell you how absolutely wonderful the tour was. I was disappointed that NY city and torn down or destroyed much of the evidence of the existence of its participation in slave trade and slavery all together. However, the vass amount of information that was told about the times from the untold story about the purchase of NY island to the burial ground found while digging the foundation for a new skyscraper 5 years ago. I love the monuments designed and built in recognition of NYs participation in slavery and the apology displayed on the site. As a person of color there is never enough done to make up for the horrifying slavery atrocity, what was done did feel genuine. Love the tour guide too on 10-29-22 @1:00pm. She was very heartfelt and knowledgeable about the information she was imparting to the tourists.. She was absolutely fabulous... 10,10,10,10 overall score 10!!!

Robyn F

Oct 2022

We learned a great deal and found the whole tour informative. Our tour guide, Donald, was excellent and even though it was at times hard to hear - maybe his microphone wasn't always working, we just stood closer and didn't miss out. He was extremely knowledgeable. So glad we did it.