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Guests will travel back in time to New York City during the 17th century when it was a Dutch colony named New Amsterdam. They’ll learn about the Dutch West India Company and the role slavery played in New York City’s early history and economy, how the institution of slavery led to rebellions, riots, and acts of great heroism, and understand what the day to day lives of slaves were like, including the difficult physical labor which included digging ditches, building roads and loading… See More
Guests will travel back in time to New York City during the 17th century when it was a Dutch colony named New Amsterdam. They’ll learn about the Dutch West India Company and the role slavery played in New York City’s early history and economy, how the institution of slavery led to rebellions, riots, and acts of great heroism, and understand what the day to day lives of slaves were like, including the difficult physical labor which included digging ditches, building roads and loading ships. Visitors will see former sites on the Underground Railroad, a series of safehouses and hiding places that provided refuge to people escaping slavery. The tour will tell the stories of the brave men and women who fought American slavery in NYC.
What to Know:
• Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Please note that once a tour is in progress, we cannot delay the tour for late arrivals or interrupt the tour guide so that latecomers can track him or her down since this affects the experience of people who are present.
• Remember to dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes, as we will be on our feet for most of the tour.
• Feel free to bring a bottle of water and light snacks along if you would like.
• We ask that all customers use the restroom ahead of time.
• Tours run rain or shine. However, we reserve the right to cancel tours under severe weather conditions such as hurricanes or snow.
• It is customary to tip your tour guide for good service and the amount is according to your discretion.
• During your visit, you may be videotaped or photographed by an Inside Out Tours employee or authorized guest. Your reservation serves as permission for use of your image by these parties.
Starting Location:Â Museum of the American Indian - near the corner of Bowling Green and Broadway
Tour Duration:Â 2.5 Hours
Blackout Dates: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
Please Note: Children under the age of 5 are free
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