Slavery and African American History Private Tour in NYC
New York, US
100% of travellers recommend this
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Private Tour
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Duration 2-3 hours
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Expert History Guide
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Free admission to Burial Ground
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Available in multiple languages
Explore the profound history of African Americans and slavery in NYC with a private expert guide on this enlightening 2 to 3-hour tour.
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Included
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(number of attractions depends on the selected option) -
Free admission to the african burial ground national monument (3-hour option only)
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History expert guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
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Slavery and african american history tour of new york city
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A special itinerary focused on places, events and people related to the african american history
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Historical facts and myths about slavery in new york city
Excluded
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Free admission to the african burial ground national monument (in 2-hour option)
Explore the profound history of African Americans and slavery in NYC with a private expert guide on this enlightening 2 to 3-hour tour.
Highlights
- Discover the forgotten history of the African slave trade economy
- See the former slave market at Wall Street
- Visit the African Burial Ground National Monument
- Learn about the daily life of a slave and slave rebellion
- Enrich your experience with a visit to an archeological monument
Meeting Point
Meet your guide in front of the Benjamin Franklin Statue (opposite Pace University), One Pace Plaza, New York, NY 10038, United States
One Pace Plaza, New York, NY 10038 , United States
End Point
Meet your guide in front of the Benjamin Franklin Statue (opposite Pace University), One Pace Plaza, New York, NY 10038, United States
One Pace Plaza, New York, NY 10038 , United States
What to expect
Benjamin Franklin Statue
Meet your guide in front of the Benjamin Franklin Statue (opposite Pace University), One Pace Plaza, New York, NY 10038, United States
10 minutes
African Burial Ground National Monument
During the colonial period, as many as 20 percent of New Yorkers were enslaved Africans who performed almost all the heavy labor of building the city's infrastructure. Your Private Guide will introduce you to these little known stories about the daily life of a slave and slave rebellion, and show you the roads, the docks, the churches, and other buildings built by slaves. You will pass the African Burial Ground National Monument, where 15,000 Africans were buried between 1690s and 1794, the New York City Hall, St. Paul’s Chapel and Trinity Church, which was originally built by slaves. The guide will tell you about the slave-built wall from which Wall Street got its name and show you the building that housed the former slave market.
180 minutes
Pearl St
The tour will pass Pearl Street and end outside the historic Fraunces Tavern, which was the former headquarters to one of the Founding Fathers, George Washington. Choose the 3-hour option to enrich your experience with a visit to the African Burial Ground National Monument. This archeological monument brings the forgotten history of slaves in colonial and federal New York City to life with a movie, images, artifacts, and related exhibits. Learn more about the enslaved African Americans, both male and female, and their journey from Africa to North America.
Additional Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap -
Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Wheelchair accessible
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Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
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Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Admission to the African Burial Ground National Monument is not included in the 2-hour option.
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All visitors to the African Burial Ground National Monument Visitor Center have to pass mandatory security checks.
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For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
What our experts say
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Visit nearby Fraunces Tavern for lunch. -
Check for security at the Burial Ground.
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Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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Bring water, it can get warm.
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Explore the area around Wall Street.
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