
Halloween Garbage and Rats in NYC Walking Tour
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Is Halloween Garbage and Rats in NYC Walking Tour worth booking?
Halloween Garbage and Rats in NYC Walking Tour is a 1.5-hour experience in New York, United States, from $20 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 55 / 100
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- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $20 per person
Celebrate Halloween with a special nighttime Garbage and Rats in New York City history walking tour. We'll talk about how New York City sanitation history from the 1800s to today (pretty scary stuff), share special Hallo
What you get
About this experience
Celebrate Halloween with a special nighttime Garbage and Rats in New York City history walking tour. We'll talk about how New York City sanitation history from the 1800s to today (pretty scary stuff), share special Halloween trash facts (it may haunt you), uncover why rats thrive in NYC (warning: may cause nightmares), and discuss what we can do to clean up (hopefully a happy Halloween ending). Rats may or may not make appearances along the way - whether that's a gross trick or sweet treat is up to you. It's the perfect tour to wrap up spooky season in NYC. This tour is led by a graduate of the NYC Rat Academy and Sanitation Foundation Trash Academy, and a member of the NYC Rat Pack and Guides Association of NYC.
What's included
Included
- A guided tour
Not included
- Please bring your own beverages and snacks, should you want to eat or drink on the tour.
What you'll see and do
DeLury Square
We will investigate rat habitats and talk about Halloween garbage, as well as John DeLury Sr's impact on New York City. (We may or may not see rats.)
20 minutes here
South Street Seaport Historic District
We will visit Ryders Alley and a garbage lot and discuss sanitation history as well as how rats navigate life in NYC. Plus: the history of rat fights! (We may or may not see rats.)
30 minutes here
Financial District
At Theatre Alley, you'll hear two rat horror stories and look for more rats. (We may or may not see rats.)
25 minutes here
City Hall Park
Wrap up the tour with how the City handles garbage and rats today and get a treat!
15 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New York
We will meet at the entrance to DeLury Square on the northeast corner of Fulton Street and Gold Street.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
We will end in City Hall Park
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Off the Beaten Subway Track Walking Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $20 to $35
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 55
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Halloween Garbage and Rats in NYC Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New York.
How much does Halloween Garbage and Rats in NYC Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $20 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New York usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Halloween Garbage and Rats in NYC Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New York is not rushed.
Is Halloween Garbage and Rats in NYC Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New York, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Halloween Garbage and Rats in NYC Walking Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Halloween Garbage and Rats in NYC Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Halloween Garbage and Rats in NYC Walking Tour?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New York can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New York and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Halloween Garbage and Rats in NYC Walking Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New York within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New York?
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New York has more bookable experiences than any other city on Outty, and the quality spread is brutal. Observation decks are commoditised, so we score them on timed-entry reliability and sunset slots. Food tours and borough walks are where the ranking really separates operators, and the top scores in the city all come from small-group guides. On Outty we rank every New York experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Grand Canyon VIP Helicopter Tour, Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights, NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New York?
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September to early November, and late April through June. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New York?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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