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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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.
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure Point
1 Bowling Green, New York, NY 10004, USA
In front of the National Museum of the American Indian.
National Museum of the American Indian, New York City, New York, United States (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. 10 minutes
Battery Park, New York City, New York, United States 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. 10 minutes
Fraunces Tavern Museum, New York City, New York, United States (Exterior Visit) The location played a prominent role in history before, during, and after the American Revolution. 15 minutes
Wall Street, New York City, New York, United States 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. 30 minutes
Foley Square, New York City, New York, United States Foley Square is the location of the “Triumph of the Human Spirit,” a sculpture honoring the presence of enslaved people in New York. 15 minutes
African Burial Ground National Monument, New York City, New York, United States 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. 10 minutes
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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Claire_G
08 Apr 2024
Great explanations of the history of slavery and New York's and USA role in it. Loved the pictures of the individuals involved.
Erica_O
31 Mar 2024
Wonderful tour guide. She shared a wealth of challenging history and details while connecting with the humanity of the people involved in the events. In the time we had I learned so much, and it gave me a great, jumping off, point to die even deeper into this history.
Pamela_B
04 Feb 2024
Hands down. Great tour. Not Sugar coated and I appreciated that from the guide. I learned a tremendous about of history. I was particularly amazed at how much of New York (up
north) owes its grandiose from Black human trafficking — especially the Stock Exchange. It was sad but we have to get the truth and facts out there. I learned about Dr Smith, the best physician in New York, a black man who at the end of his life had no family because of the tragedy of “passing” by his descendants. I was excited to see the African American burial
Ground. It was solemn and powerful. Overall I was just thankful for this tour and the guide because it changed how I see the Justice system and made me realize that Black Americans have come a long way in a short time but there is still more to go and the American past is affects the present. It’s sad and scary that some school systems don’t want any of this American history taught.
This tour in
New York
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Inside Out Tours LLC
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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