Discover a lesser-known area and history of New York on this small-group walking tour. Stroll around the Randalls and Wards Islands between Harlem and Astoria, and learn about the treacherous waters of Hell Gate, the Hell Gate Bridge, and a plot to blow it up. Admire the views of several surrounding bridges and islands, while your guide brings the history of the area to life through vivid storytelling.
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Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
New York City Walking Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Hell Gate Walking Tour in New York City, United States. This walking tours experience includes 4 stops over 1 day. Duration: 2 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
At the Wards Island end of Hell Gate Bridge, tour attendees will hear about the unusual engineering of an iconic bridge as well as the plot to blow it up.
Tour attendees will see the remainder of Little Hell Gate that separated the islands, the truss bridge over the covered strait, and classic film locations. Will see the northern part of Hell Gate from Sunken Meadow, the former islands adjoined to Astoria, and the power plants of the East River.
A vantage point of Rikers Island, North and South Brother Islands, and the biggest prison barge in the world.