Death in New York Walking Tour
Overview
Immerse yourself in New York’s rich history of death, burial, epidemics, and execution on this in-depth 2.75-hour tour, exploring Battery Park, the Financial District, Tribeca, the Civic Center, and Chinatown.
Tour Highlights:
Peer at the Lenape burial, capital punishment, and prisoner of war islands of New York Harbor from Battery Park.
Discover the controversy surrounding museum death acquisitions at the National Museum of the American Indian.
Unearth the history of epidemics at Trinity Church.
See the cenotaphs of Irish political activists at St. Paul’s Chapel.
Learn about the first NYC Catholic burial ground at St. Peter’s Church.
Visit the location of some of Manhattan’s historic prisons and executions at City Hall Park.
Observe the site of body-snatching at the African Burial Ground
Survey a funeral industry street in Chinatown.
Pay a visit to the oldest existing Jewish graveyard in North America in Two Bridges.
What's Included
- The booking fee covers the guided tour.
Meeting Location
Whitehall Street
New York, NY 1000, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Chatham Square
New York, NY, USA
Chatham Square (Chinatown)
What To Expect
Battery Park
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Financial District
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Civic Center
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Death in New York Walking Tour?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025
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