Slumming in Five Points, Chinatown and Bowery Audio Guide
Overview
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.
What's Included
- 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
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance to any optional stops en route
Meeting Location
Leonard Street
New York, NY 10013, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Canal Street
New York, NY 10013, USA
The tour ends at 180 Canal St, New York, NY 10013.
Opening Hours • Daily Midnight - 11:59 PM
What To Expect
Collect Pond Park (Pass By)
African Burial Ground National Monument (Pass By)
The Chai Spot (Pass By)
Columbus Park (Pass By)
Dr. Sun Yat-sen Plaza (Pass By)
The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory (Pass By)
Hop Kee Restaurant (Pass By)
Wo Hop (Pass By)
Mahayana Temple Buddhist Association (Pass By)
Doyers Street (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Slumming in Five Points, Chinatown and Bowery Audio Guide?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025
Additional Info
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