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title: New York City Slavery and Underground Railroad Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: New York
country: United States
price: 44
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.85
reviews: 422
duration_minutes: 150
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 62 of 71 (Walking Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/new-york-city-slavery-and-underground-railroad-tour/
---

# New York City Slavery and Underground Railroad Tour

In our comparison: #62 of 71 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Learn the contributions of enslaved people to NYC including the brave uprisings against oppression. Then discover the exciting history of the Underground Railroad, a network of clandestine routes and safe houses used by enslaved African Americans primarily to escape into free states and Canada.

Visit an archeological site and memorial dedicated to the memory of enslaved Africans in colonial America. Visit the site of a former station on the Underground Railroad. Learn about the revolts, kidnappings and dramatic escapes that occurred during the era of American slavery. Listen to tales of courage and triumph and discover the stories of real New Yorkers who risked their lives and properties to help people escape slavery on this historical New York City walking tour.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: In front of the National Museum of the…
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 13:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €44 per person for the Tour option; other options up to €176
- Duration: 2h 30m
- Rating: 4.85/5 from 422 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Inside Out Tours LLC
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour · private option available
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 13:00, 14:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.85 from 422 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 409 of 422.

- 5 stars: 381 (90%)
- 4 stars: 28 (7%)
- 3 stars: 7 (2%)
- 2 stars: 3 (1%)
- 1 star: 3 (1%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tour | €44 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - |
| Private Group of 1 - 10 | €176 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Exclusive experience for your group with a dedicated guide. |

## What's included

- History of the Underground Railroad
- Slavery in Historical Context
- The site of New York’s first slave market
- Local guide
- Fraunces Tavern
- African Burial Ground
- New York’s Role in Slavery

## Not included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off

## Itinerary

1. **National Museum of the American Indian** (10m) - (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.
2. **Battery Park** (10m) - 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.
3. **Fraunces Tavern Museum** (15m) - (Exterior Visit) The location played a prominent role in history before, during, and after the American Revolution.
4. **Wall Street** (30m) - 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.
5. **Foley Square** (15m) - is the location of the “Triumph of the Human Spirit,” a sculpture honoring the presence of enslaved people in New York.
6. **African Burial Ground National Monument** (10m) - 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.

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 13:00, 14:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

In front of the National Museum of the American Indian. 


## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

## Compared with other Walking Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #62 of 71** | €44 | 2h 30m | 4.85 (422) | shared |
| [Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers](/usa/new-york/tours/manhattan-adventure-sightseeing-boat-tour-from-chelsea-piers/?format=md) | €90 | 1h | 4.99 (727) | shared |
| [Hamilton and Washington Revolutionary Walking Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/hamilton-and-washington-revolutionary-walking-tour/?format=md) | €48 | 3h | 5.0 (217) | shared |
| [NYC Private Walking Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/nyc-private-walking-tour/?format=md) | €1541 per group | 4h | 5.0 (185) | private |

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