African Burial Ground National Monument Tours and Tickets

The Lower East Side is one of Manhattan’s most eclectic and diverse areas, but it can be hard to uncover the culture on your own. On this small-group tour, learn all about the history—and taste some of the area’s top bites. Meet your guide in Lower Manhattan to view a historic monument, and then set off on foot. In between tastings of Italian cheese, Chinese dumplings, and more, spot landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge.

Who this tour us for: History lovers, members of the Diaspora on a journey of reconnection, educators, travelers who refuse to scratch the surface, and anyone who believes the full story of New York City has never truly been told—until now. What Makes this Tour One-of-a-kind: - A deeply curated journey through sites most walking tours completely overlook or misrepresent - Rare archival imagery shared via tablet, bringing forgotten faces and places back to life - Minimum of 2 and Maximum 10 guests, ensuring an intimate, conversation-rich experience - A Diaspora Docent guide who doesn’t just recite facts—they connect history to the present in ways that resonate personally Thoughtfully selected inclusions: bottled water, a digital historical map overlay, a curated reading & documentary guide to deepen your journey, and a small NYC keepsake to commemorate your experience.

Guides walking tours are a great way of exploring New York City, but it can be hard keeping up with a group or straining to hear your guide through noisy traffic. Get the best of both worlds with a self-guided audio tour, accessed via a smartphone app. This itinerary focuses on the hidden stories of Chinatown and the Five Points slum that many travelers miss—ideal for history enthusiasts.

Learn about a piece of history that is barely discussed in schools: New York’s colonial past and the African slave trade in downtown Manhattan. Visit the sites of former slave markets at Wall Street, Trinity Church and Fraunces Tavern, and learn how Wall Street got its name. You also have the option to visit the African Burial Ground National Monument.

Discover a little-known side of New York City on this uniquely specialized walking tour devoted to the city’s role in the Underground Railroad and slavery in the 1800s. Learn from an expert as you walk through the Battery, Wall Street, and Tribeca how and why even free Blacks were in danger in New York. You’ll see landmarks including the African Burial Ground National Monument and the Fraunces Tavern Museum.

Uncover a unique part of New York City's past, and learn valuable history that many visitors miss, on this slavery and Underground Railroad walking tour. With your guide in the lead, follow the NYC Freedom Trail, and learn how a group of brave men and women created the network that became the Underground Railroad. View former Underground Railroad stations, and discover how New Yorkers risked their lives to help people escape slavery.

From the chic neighborhood of SoHo to the musical magic of Broadway, Lower Manhattan has a vast range of sights and landmarks for tourists to discover. On this self-guided audio walking tour, explore the vibrant streets of New York City at your own pace while you learn the history and cultural relevance of several key landmarks.

Don’t bother with generic NYC tours that skip important history. This private walking tour reveals the untold African American story of New York—from Wall Street's slave market origins to Underground Railroad sites. You’ll visit the first Black church, African American schools, and even burial grounds, all with your personal guide who brings hidden history to life that mainstream tours ignore.

Unlike other Manhattan walking tours, this unique small-group walking tour invites you to see New York City through Alexander Hamilton's eyes. Follow your guide, a professional historical reenactor in character as Hamilton, around Lower Manhattan as he points out major colonial–era landmarks. Discover Trinity Church, City Hall, and dozens of other sights, all while learning insider facts and stories along the way.