Death in New York: Extended Daylight Tour
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Death in New York: Extended Daylight Tour

Immerse yourself in New York’s rich history of death, burial, epidemics, and execution on this in-depth 2.75-hour tour.

By Purefinder New York

Location

Lower Manhattan

Staten Island Ferry Terminal New York, NY 10004

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 1 days before event.

About this event

Immerse yourself in New York’s rich history of death, burial, epidemics, and execution on this in-depth 2.75-hour tour (based on the book Death in New York) 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 and exhibits at the National Museum of the American Indian
  • Unearth the history of epidemics and burial prohibitions at Trinity Church
  • See the cenotaphs of Irish war heroes and political activists at St. Paul’s Chapel
  • Learn about the first NYC Catholic burial ground and the ensuing riot at St. Peter’s Church
  • Visit the location of some of Manhattan’s historic prisons, executions, excavated dead, and President Lincoln’s New York funeral procession at City Hall Park
  • Observe the site of body-snatching and rioting at the African Burial Ground
  • Inspect the death toll stats of past and present jails in the Civic Center
  • Survey an ever-evolving neighborhood on a funeral industry street in Chinatown
  • Pay a visit to the oldest existing Jewish graveyard in North America in the area of Two Bridges

Frequently asked questions

WHAT IS YOUR REFUND POLICY?

Tickets are fully refundable up to 24 hours before the tour begins. All customers have the option to reschedule for any other tour on any date—subject to availability—at no extra cost.

WHAT IS YOUR WEATHER POLICY?

Purefinder New York tours will go ahead rain or shine, except in the event of extreme weather conditions. In the latter case, customers will have the option to receive a full refund or to reschedule for any available tour.

WILL I RECEIVE CONFIRMATION AFTER BOOKING?

An email will be sent ahead of each tour to all ticket purchasers with the precise meet-up details, the endpoint, and the phone number of the guide.

ARE PUREFINDER NEW YORK TOURS SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN?

Purefinder New York tours are designed around adult topics. However, children and teenagers are not prohibited from attending. It is advisable for parents, guardians, and educators to assess the suitability of each tour by reading the description.

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Purefinder New York

Led by expert guides, Purefinder New York tours are based on thorough research and dramatic storytelling, providing you with a fresh, insightful perspective on the evolution of this iconic city. Whether you're a visitor or a lifelong New Yorker, Purefinder New York’s tours offer a deeper connection to the city's hidden history, uncovering stories that aren’t usually told.

Purefinder New York is proudly recommended by 100% of travelers on platforms like TripAdvisor, Google, and Yelp and has earned the Badge of Excellence from Viator.

  • “These walking tours show the 'forbidden' parts of NYC you won’t find in a guidebook.” - Time Out New York
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