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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

Fri 27 Dec

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Starting at $35.00

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Fri 27 Dec

Starting at $35.00

Make a reservation

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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)

sbbh69

Jun 2018

Ludie our guide was inspirational and had amazing energy and passion for the topic. She told stories, not just facts. I highly recommend this tour because of how much I learned about America’s slavery history and specifically what happened in ny.

T R

Jun 2018

One of the best walking tours I have ever taken. Ludie was informative and told a difficult story in a caring way. Thank you for sharing!

Sherace F

May 2018

This tour blew me away, I'm so glad that we chose to do it this week! From the presentation of the history by Ludie our guide, to the facts presented in the tour itself! The history was so scandalous and eye opening and it prompted me to find out more about slavery and to start reading slave narratives! The tour guide was so passionate and full of life, she really made us feel all the compassion and disbelief and shock that goes along with hearing such harrowing recounts. I've learnt so much that I didn't know, and it has sparked a new interest for me (which can be hard to do). The tour was really worth it. I would recommend it to every single person visiting New York; it was amazing! It was around 3hrs long and we got it was included in our New York Pass!