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Twilight Tour: Death in New York
New York City, USA
1 hour 45 minutes
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What You Will Do
Experience New York's history of death, burial, epidemics, and execution on this thrilling 1.75-hour night version of the Death in New York tour.
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 St. Paul’s Chapel cenotaphs of Irish war heroes and political activists.
Learn about the first NYC Catholic burial ground and the ensuing riot at St. Peter’s Church.
Visit the site of Manhattan’s historic jails, executions, excavated dead, and President Lincoln’s New York funeral procession at City Hall Park.
What's Included?
- All Fees and Taxes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
The exact meeting point is outside the doors of Manhattan's Whitehall Ferry Terminal (for the Staten Island ferry) at 4 Whitehall Street (under the word “STATEN” in the “STATEN ISLAND FERRY” SIGN above the entrance). The guide will be carrying a folder with the name of the tour on it.
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Statue of Liberty View Point
15 minutes
Travelers will have a view of Staten Island, the Statue of Liberty, and Governor's Island and learn about Lenape history, ancient burial sites, the last NYC pirate execution, and Civil War prisoners.
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Purefinder New York
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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