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Five Points and Gangs of New York Historical Walking Tour
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Uncover the gritty past of New York City's Five Points neighborhood on this engaging historical walking tour. Explore the streets that inspired the film "Gangs of New York" while delving into the lives of gang leaders, immigrants, and the political corruption that defined the area. From the infamous Bandit’s Roost to the struggles of immigrant communities, this tour reveals the real stories behind the legends. Enjoy a complimentary dumpling from Chinatown as you walk through this iconic district and learn about the Draft Riots of 1863 and the work of Jacob Riis, a pioneer in social reform.
- Duration: 2-hour walking tour in Lower Manhattan - Guided by licensed NYC experts with a passion for...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Licensed New York City tour guide
Two-hour guided walking tour of the historic Five Points area
One fried dumpling at the Mosco Street Dumpling Shop
Historical commentary on Five Points, immigrant life, gangs, corruption, and Collect Pond
Tips for the guide are not included and are optional.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Additional food and drinks beyond the included dumpling
Meeting Points
Departure
Meet your guide at the southeast corner of Broadway and Chambers Street in Lower Manhattan, near 280 Broadway. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time and remain outside at the street corner.
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Five Points and Gangs of New York Historical Walking Tour
About
Uncover the gritty past of New York City's Five Points neighborhood on this engaging historical walking tour. Explore the streets that inspired the film "Gangs of New York" while delving into the lives of gang leaders, immigrants, and the political corruption that defined the area. From the infamous Bandit’s Roost to the struggles of immigrant communities, this tour reveals the real stories behind the legends. Enjoy a complimentary dumpling from Chinatown as you walk through this iconic district and learn about the Draft Riots of 1863 and the work of Jacob Riis, a pioneer in social reform.
- Duration: 2-hour walking tour in Lower Manhattan - Guided by licensed NYC experts with a passion for...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Licensed New York City tour guide
Two-hour guided walking tour of the historic Five Points area
One fried dumpling at the Mosco Street Dumpling Shop
Historical commentary on Five Points, immigrant life, gangs, corruption, and Collect Pond
Tips for the guide are not included and are optional.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Additional food and drinks beyond the included dumpling
Meeting Points
Departure
Meet your guide at the southeast corner of Broadway and Chambers Street in Lower Manhattan, near 280 Broadway. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time and remain outside at the street corner.
Visit the site of Collect Pond, once Manhattan’s primary freshwater source and later the center of one of New York City’s most notorious neighborhoods. Learn how pollution, development, and political corruption transformed the area and helped shape the history of Five Points.
15 minutes
2
Explore the streets of the former Five Points neighborhood, once one of the most densely populated and infamous districts in 19th-century New York City. Learn how Irish, African American, Italian, Chinese, and other immigrant communities shaped the area, and discover the stories of tenement life, political corruption, notorious gangs, reform movements, and the early development of American popular culture.
15 minutes
3
Columbus Park
Walk through Columbus Park, located in the heart of the former Five Points neighborhood. The park stands near the historic site of Paradise Square, where immigrant communities, street gangs, political organizations, and early forms of American popular culture once converged.
20 minutes
4
The Church of the Transfiguration
See the historic Church of the Transfiguration, commonly known as “The Little Church Around the Corner.” Learn about its long-standing connection to New York’s immigrant communities and its role as a place of worship, refuge, and neighborhood history.
10 minutes
5
Chinatown
The tour connects Chinatown’s present-day culture with the earlier communities, businesses, and tenements of the Five Points district. Along the way, enjoy a fried dumpling from a popular Mosco Street dumpling shop, included with the tour.
