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Slumming it in Five Points, Chinatown and the Bowery: Audio Guide

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  • 2 tim 15 min
  • Fri avbokning till 24 tim före
  • Guidning på engelska
  • Omedelbar bekräftelse

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Step into New York’s gritty past on this self-guided walking tour through infamous neighborhoods like Five Points and Chinatown. Starting at Collect Pond Park, you’ll follow the footsteps of Gilded Age millionaires who “went slumming” in these squalid areas. Discover how Jacob Riis exposed the horrors of the slums, explore gangland history, and learn about the rise of tattooing, tap dancing, and blackface minstrel acts. Visit historic sites like the African Burial Ground, Chinatown’s famous restaurants, and the Bowery’s notorious saloons. With actors, sound effects, and music, this two-hour tour vividly brings New York’s untold stories to life, offering an unforgettable journey through the city’s darker side.

Ingår

Det här ingår

  • Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
  • The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Ingår inte

  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour

Rutt

  1. Pass by this historic site, once a freshwater source that became a dumping ground, marking the early transformation of the area into one of New York’s most infamous slums.

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  2. See this powerful memorial honoring the African Americans buried here in the 18th century, with an option to explore its poignant symbolic designs.

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  3. Walk through this notorious intersection, once home to New York's most dangerous slum, known for its rampant crime, poverty, and social upheaval.

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  4. Stroll past this public park, historically known as Mulberry Bend, a hub of crime and poverty, now a bustling community space in Chinatown.

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  5. Admire this monument dedicated to the founder of modern China, located in a vibrant part of Chinatown steeped in history and culture.

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  6. Pause outside this legendary dessert shop, famous for its unique flavors, where you can choose to grab a treat on your own time.

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  7. Pass by this beloved restaurant in Chinatown, a favorite of Anthony Bourdain, known for its traditional Cantonese cuisine.

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  8. View this James Beard-recognized eatery from the outside, renowned for serving authentic Chinese food since 1938.

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  9. Marvel at the exterior of New York’s largest Buddhist temple, home to a golden Buddha, with an option to step inside and explore.

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  10. Walk down this famous street, once the site of bloody Tong gang wars, now a vibrant part of Chinatown's history.

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Avbokning

Fri avbokning till 24 timmar innan upplevelsen börjar, med full återbetalning.

Bra att veta

Mötesplats
The tour begins in Collect Pond Park at the intersection of Centre Street and Leonard Street. By subway: take the 6, J or Z to Canal Street Station.
Upphämtning
Alla möts vid startpunkten; ingen upphämtning finns.
Biljettyp
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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VoiceMap Audio Tours
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in New York City

  • Its from-price is 84% 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.

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