Death in New York: Extended Daylight Tour (Lower Manhattan)

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New York City, USA

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Overview

Explore how death has shaped the story of New York City. This extended walking tour traces the city’s history through its burial grounds, epidemics, executions, and memorials, uncovering how New Yorkers have dealt with mortality across centuries. From sacred Lenape lands and colonial churchyards to the streets of Chinatown and the Civic Center, you’ll see how life, loss, and remembrance have left their mark on every corner of Manhattan.

What's Included

  • The booking fee covers the guided tour.

    Meeting Location

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    Whitehall Street
    New York, NY 1000, USA

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    End point

    Chatham Square
    New York, NY, USA

    Chatham Square (Chinatown)

    What To Expect

    Battery Park

    Tour meets at SOUTH FERRY/WHITEHALL STREET STATION, then moves onto 1.) Statue of Liberty Viewpoint.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    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
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    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
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Chinatown

    17.) Funeral Row, Mulberry Street
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Two Bridges

    18.) Chatham Square
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    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
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Death in New York: Extended Daylight Tour (Lower Manhattan)?

    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 (EST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-317194P2

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    • 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 (EST).

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