NYC Slavery & Underground Railroad Walking Tour

2 hrs 30 min · typically 2–3 hours total

Explore the origins of slavery in colonial New York on this 2.5-hour guided NYC Slavery and Underground Railroad Walking Tour.

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  • Family-friendly
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Ticket types and quantities
Adult 13–64 years
$44.00$48.89
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Child 4–12 yearsi
$30.80$34.22
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Estimated total · $44.00

NYC Slavery & Underground railroad walking tour

Overview

On this tour, you’ll learn about how men and women banded together to form the risky network that became the Underground Railroad, and you’ll hear some of the stories from those who traveled the route in pursuit of freedom.

Your guide will tell you all about riots, revolts, and tales of the courage and triumph of real New Yorkers who risked their lives and everything they had to help people escape slavery in this eye-opening tour of the city’s pivotal past.

Location

National Museum of the American Indian 1 Bowling Green
10004 New York

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Leo K.

Sep 2025

Entry was quicker than websites suggested. Venue matched the vibe in the listing description, and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Sofia Q.

Aug 2025

Great value versus buying tickets separately. Transitions between rooms or stops felt purposeful, — glad we prioritized it.

Oliver E.

Jan 2025

Smooth check-in with no surprises. easily one of the highlights of our trip.

Leo L.

Mar 2025

Clear signage when we arrived. Seating/rest spots helped older travelers in our group, would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Zara V.

Feb 2025

Clear signage when we arrived. Kid-friendly pacing without feeling rushed, with straightforward entry.

Elena P.

Apr 2026

Great value versus buying tickets separately. Highlights matched what was advertised, and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

Theo L.

Jan 2026

Well organized from start to finish. Transitions between rooms or stops felt purposeful, with straightforward entry.

Priya J.

Mar 2026

More impressive in person than the photos. and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Chloe F.

Dec 2025

Helpful crew and clear instructions. matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Felix T.

Jan 2026

Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

Marcus N.

May 2025

Clear signage when we arrived. Audio / guide quality was stronger than usual, easily one of the highlights of our trip.

James N.

Sep 2025

Straightforward redemption with our pass. and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

Quinn Y.

Mar 2025

We’d happily do this again. (Queues moved faster than expected, worth blocking a half-day for.)

Priya M.

May 2026

We’d happily do this again. We learned more than expected in a short visit, and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Yuki F.

Jun 2025

Straightforward redemption with our pass. Crowds were manageable for the slot we picked, — glad we prioritized it.