New York City Slavery and Underground Railroad Tour
Overview
About
Explore the hidden history of New York City on this unique tour, which delves into the city's role in the Underground Railroad and the history of slavery in New York City.
What you'll do
What is included?
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Itinerary
New York City Walking Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for New York City Slavery and Underground Railroad Tour in New York City, United States. This walking tours experience includes 6 stops over 1 day. Duration: 2 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
Here is the starting point
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.
This concludes the tour.
