Walking Tour in The Outlaws Who Built Manhattan

4 Reviews5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 4 reviews collected by Cool New York City and TripAdvisor | New York City, USA

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Overview

Step into the scandalous history of New York City on Purefinder New York’s ultimate tour of felons, grifters, and opportunists! The Outlaws Who Built Manhattan takes you on a thrilling journey through the shady dealings, audacious schemes, and larger-than-life characters who shaped the city’s evolution—and its skyline.

Main Features:

From Raucous to Riches: Learn how Manhattan’s most notorious noisy neighbors helped launch the city’s “old money” dynasties.

Pills, Potions, and Power: Discover how Manhattan-made concoctions reshaped the city’s demographics and created lasting ripples.

Pirates and Landmarks: Uncover the surprising connections between infamous outlaws like Captain Kidd and iconic New York sites.

Law and Disorder: Dive into the murky origins of the NYPD and FBI and their dubious rise to power.

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Millennium Downtown New York, 55 Church St, New York, NY 10007, USA

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    The nearest subways are Cortlandt Street (N, R, W; Dey St & Church St NE exit is next to the meeting point), WTC Cortlandt (1), WTC (PATH), and Fulton Street (2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J, R, Z).

    End point

    White Horse Tavern - Financial District, 25 Bridge St, New York, NY 10004, USA

    This location in the Financial District is very close to Bowling Green (4, 5) and South Ferry/Whitehall Street (1, R, W) train stations and various ferry services.

    Start Time • 3:00 PM

    What To Expect

    Lower Manhattan

    The guide will meet you OUTSIDE the entrance to the Millennium Downtown New York hotel and escort you to the first stop on the tour.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Oculus Center

    Tour attendees will learn about the first privateers in the NYC area and of the remains of ships embedded in the earth.
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    7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

    The site of the former business of Madame Restell.
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    7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

    Site of the former home of New York City's first black millionaire.
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    6 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Trinity Church

    Tour attendees will learn about the trial that established the Freedom of the Press.
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    6 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Wall Street

    The site of the 1920 Wall Street bombing.
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    7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Wall Street

    The site of the The Manhattan Company relating to NYC's water supply and bank formation.
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    7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    East River Waterfront Esplanade

    A birds-eye view of Brooklyn Bridge to discuss its corrupt beginnings.
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    7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Financial District

    Visitors will stop at the First Precinct to learn about 1970s police corruption.
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    7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Financial District

    Visitors will stop at Hanover Square to hear about how local resident and criminal Captain Kidd had a hand in developing the colony.
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    7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    The White Horse Tavern, Bridge St

    The site of the home of New Amsterdam law-breakers who created the elite of New York City.
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    8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-317194P8

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