Five Points and Gangs of New York Historical Walking Tour
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Uncover the gritty past of New York City's Five Points neighborhood on this engaging historical walking tour. Explore the streets that inspired the film "Gangs of New York" while delving into the lives of gang leaders, immigrants, and the political corruption that defined the area. From the infamous Bandit’s Roost to the struggles of immigrant communities, this tour reveals the real stories behind the legends. Enjoy a complimentary dumpling from Chinatown as you walk through this iconic district and learn about the Draft Riots of 1863 and the work of Jacob Riis, a pioneer in social reform. - Duration: 2-hour walking tour in Lower Manhattan - Guided by licensed NYC experts with a passion for history - Comfortable walking pace with frequent stops and a dumpling included - Ideal for history lovers, true crime fans, and curious locals
Inclusions
What's included
- Licensed New York City tour guide
- Two-hour guided walking tour of the historic Five Points area
- One fried dumpling at the Mosco Street Dumpling Shop
- Historical commentary on Five Points, immigrant life, gangs, corruption, and Collect Pond
What's not
- Tips for the guide are not included and are optional.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Additional food and drinks beyond the included dumpling
Itinerary
Visit the site of Collect Pond, once Manhattan’s primary freshwater source and later the center of one of New York City’s most notorious neighborhoods. Learn how pollution, development, and political corruption transformed the area and helped shape the history of Five Points.
Explore the streets of the former Five Points neighborhood, once one of the most densely populated and infamous districts in 19th-century New York City. Learn how Irish, African American, Italian, Chinese, and other immigrant communities shaped the area, and discover the stories of tenement life, political corruption, notorious gangs, reform movements, and the early development of American popular culture.
Walk through Columbus Park, located in the heart of the former Five Points neighborhood. The park stands near the historic site of Paradise Square, where immigrant communities, street gangs, political organizations, and early forms of American popular culture once converged.
See the historic Church of the Transfiguration, commonly known as “The Little Church Around the Corner.” Learn about its long-standing connection to New York’s immigrant communities and its role as a place of worship, refuge, and neighborhood history.
The tour connects Chinatown’s present-day culture with the earlier communities, businesses, and tenements of the Five Points district. Along the way, enjoy a fried dumpling from a popular Mosco Street dumpling shop, included with the tour.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide at the southeast corner of Broadway and Chambers Street in Lower Manhattan, near 280 Broadway. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time and remain outside at the street corner.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Woolworth Tours NYC
- 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
How it compares in New York City
- Its from-price is 52% below the median of the 2673 experiences we list in New York City.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About New York City
New York City packs skyscrapers, famous museums, Broadway theatres and dozens of distinct neighbourhoods into five boroughs that hum day and night.
Manhattan is the classic first stop. Times Square glows above the theatre district, Central Park stretches for blocks between the Upper East and Upper West Sides, and the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building and Rockefeller Center define the midtown skyline. Downtown, the 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street and the Brooklyn Bridge sit close together, and boats run out past the Statue of Liberty to Ellis Island.
Top-ranked sights in New York City: Statue of Liberty, Central Park, National September 11 Memorial & Museum.
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