Slavery and African American History Private Tour in NYC
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Is Slavery and African American History Private Tour in NYC worth booking?
Slavery and African American History Private Tour in NYC is a 2-hour experience in New York, United States, from $30 per person. It scores 60 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 3 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 60 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (3)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $30 per person
Discover the forgotten history of the African slave trade economy in Downtown New York. See the former slave market at Wall Street, Trinity Church and Fraunces Tavern. Extended option: visit the African Burial Ground Nat
What you get
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Free admission to the African Burial Ground National Monument (3-hour option only)
- History Expert Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- A special itinerary focused on places, events and people related to the African American history
- Slavery and African American History Tour of New York CIty
- Historical facts and myths about slavery in New York City
About this experience
Discover the forgotten history of the African slave trade economy in Downtown New York. See the former slave market at Wall Street, Trinity Church and Fraunces Tavern. Extended option: visit the African Burial Ground National Monument. Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. 2-hour: Slavery-themed Tour of Downtown Manhattan Choose this tour to discover the history of African Americans and slavery in Downtown New York, and see the City Hall, Trinity Church, Wall Street, Fraunces Tavern and more. 3-hour: Slavery-themed Tour & African Burial Ground Choose this tour to discover the history of African Americans and slavery in Downtown New York and visit the African Burial Ground National Monument. This original tour is your chance to discover history that is barely mentioned in school textbooks. Join an Expert Guide on the African American history tour of Lower Manhattan to Learn about the city’s colonial past.
What's included
Included
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Free admission to the African Burial Ground National Monument (3-hour option only)
- History Expert Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- A special itinerary focused on places, events and people related to the African American history
- Slavery and African American History Tour of New York CIty
- Historical facts and myths about slavery in New York City
Not included
- Free admission to the African Burial Ground National Monument (in 2-hour option)
What you'll see and do
Meet your guide in front of the Benjamin Franklin Statue (opposite Pace University), One Pace Plaza, New York, NY 10038, United States
10 minutes here
African Burial Ground National Monument
During the colonial period, as many as 20 percent of New Yorkers were enslaved Africans who performed almost all the heavy labor of building the city's infrastructure. Your Private Guide will introduce you to these little known stories about the daily life of a slave and slave rebellion, and show you the roads, the docks, the churches, and other buildings built by slaves. You will pass the African Burial Ground National Monument, where 15,000 Africans were buried between 1690s and 1794, the New York City Hall, St. Paul’s Chapel and Trinity Church, which was originally built by slaves. The guide will tell you about the slave-built wall from which Wall Street got its name and show you the building that housed the former slave market.
180 minutes here
The tour will pass Pearl Street and end outside the historic Fraunces Tavern, which was the former headquarters to one of the Founding Fathers, George Washington. Choose the 3-hour option to enrich your experience with a visit to the African Burial Ground National Monument. This archeological monument brings the forgotten history of slaves in colonial and federal New York City to life with a movie, images, artifacts, and related exhibits. Learn more about the enslaved African Americans, both male and female, and their journey from Africa to North America.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New York
Meet your guide in front of the Benjamin Franklin Statue (opposite Pace University), One Pace Plaza, New York, NY 10038, United States
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Meet your guide in front of the Benjamin Franklin Statue (opposite Pace University), One Pace Plaza, New York, NY 10038, United States
Options you can book
3H:Slavery&African Burial Grou
Duration: 3 hours: Choose this tour to discover the history of African Americans and slavery in Downtown New York and ,: visit the African Burial Ground National Monument. Tour is led by a Private Guide who is fluent in the chosen language. Expert-Guide: History Expert Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
2H:Slavery-themed Downtown Man
Duration: 2 hours: Choose this tour to discover the history of African Americans and slavery in Downtown New York, and see the City Hall, ,: Trinity Church, Wall Street, Fraunces Tavern and more. Tour is led by a Private Guide who is fluent in your chosen language. Expert-Guide: History Expert Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, ru, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- New York City Tours
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Admission to the African Burial Ground National Monument is not included in the 2-hour option.
- All visitors to the African Burial Ground National Monument Visitor Center have to pass mandatory security checks.
- For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 3 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
1 mentionTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Physical effort
1 mentionExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Traveler reviews
3 verified traveler reviews for Slavery and African American History Private Tour in NYC. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Good tour!
This tour was led by Ronald who had a lot of information to share. He did a great job of digesting the information so that we could understand it. He gave a lot of history about the buildings and streets of NYC as well as the impact black lives had on the spaces. I’m glad I took this tour.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your thoughtful review! 😊 We're so glad Ronald made the tour informative and accessible, highlighting the rich history and cultural impact of Black lives in NYC. We're happy you joined us and hope to see you again soon! 🗽✨
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Great experience
The tour was very informative and the touguide was very knowledgable and I enjoyed the tour experience very much. There was lots of walking and not for folks that don't like to walk much. Highlight was visiting the African burial ground and the beautiful monument created to honor them.
Response from the operator: Dear Rashida, Thank you for your positive feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our tour and had a great experience with us. We hope that you will use our services again in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back on another tour! Best regards. Rosotravel Team
via Viator
Wonderful Overview of Slavery in NYC
Joseph was an excellent guide combining deep knowledge of history of slavery with a great delivery. Look forward to having him on other tours in NYC.
Response from the operator: Dear Dorothy, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Slavery and African American History tour with Joseph. It’s great to know that his knowledge and presentation made the experience engaging and informative. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Joseph. We look forward to welcoming you on another NYC tour soon! Best regards, Rosotravel Team
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $30 to $483
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 60
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Slavery and African American History Private Tour in NYC: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New York.
How much does Slavery and African American History Private Tour in NYC cost?
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Prices start at $30 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 Slavery and African American History Private Tour in NYC take?
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Plan for about 2 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 Slavery and African American History Private Tour in NYC worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 60 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 3 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 Slavery and African American History Private Tour in NYC?
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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 Slavery and African American History Private Tour in NYC suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Slavery and African American History Private Tour in NYC?
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Around 1 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 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Slavery and African American History Private Tour in NYC 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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