Death in New York Tour: Explore NYC's Historic Burial Sites
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New York
Uncover the secrets of NYC's historic burial sites on a captivating tour led by Death in New York author K. Krombie. Explore centuries of life, death, and intrigue in Battery Park, the Financial District, Tribeca, the Civic Center, and Chinatown.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Battery Park - The tour commences at SOUTH FERRY/WHITEHALL STREET STATION, proceeding to
    1.) The vantage point for the Statue of Liberty.
  • Financial District - 2.) The Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton, located at 7 State Street
    3.) The Memorial to Wireless Operators
    4.) The National Museum of the American Indian
    5.) The intersection of Broadway and Morris Street, the former site of the city’s cemetery
    6.) Trinity Church
    7.) St. Paul’s Chapel
    8.) The North Pool of the 9/11 Memorial
    9.) St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church
  • Civic Center - 10.) The park surrounding City Hall
    11.) The Surrogate’s Courthouse
    12.) The junction of Elk Street and Chambers Street
    13.) The African Burial Ground National Monument
    14.) The David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building at 1 Center Street
    15.) The Metropolitan Correctional Center, located at 150 Park Row
  • Chinatown - 17.) The stretch of Mulberry Street known as Funeral Row
  • Two Bridges - 18.) Chatham Square
What's Included
  • Guided tour included in booking fee
Additional Information

Explore over 400 years of NYC’s life and death history through a walk around Battery Park, the Financial District, Tribeca, the Civic Center, and Chinatown, guided by ‘Death in New York’ author K. Krombie.

Key Highlights:
Unearth the history of NYC’s native Lenape burial grounds.
Unravel disagreements in New Amsterdam concerning burial spots and new settlers.
Obtain knowledge about the British prison camps for American Patriots from the era of the Revolutionary War.
Listen to tales of Manhattan’s upheavals, disease outbreaks, and significant shifts in law.
Get a glimpse of the islands in New York Harbor, neglected graveyards, a Manhattan penitentiary, and a bustling road known for its funeral businesses.

Location
Whitehall Terminal
Whitehall Street
The exact meeting point is outside the doors of Manhattan's Whitehall Ferry Terminal (for the Staten Island ferry) at 4 Whitehall Street (under the word “STATEN” in the “STATEN ISLAND FERRY” SIGN above the entrance). The guide will be carrying a folder with the name of the tour on it.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Dianalynn
Apr 6, 2024
AMAZING!! - OMG, what an enjoyable tour!! Krombie is an enthusiastic storyteller with a knack for unexpected comedic touches that made NY history a pleasure to listen to! Wish my high school and college professors taught this way. I absorbed every word and wished it could have been longer! She’s amazing. GO ON HER TOUR!!
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Katemw9099fw
Feb 26, 2024
Utterly enthralling - Krombie’s tour showed me a side of NYC I never knew existed. I was awestruck by her knowledge, empathy, inclusiveness and wonderful humour. I walk with a cane, and she made the tour so accessible and safe. The best tour I’ve ever done in any part of the world.
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B166fdbrandonb
Feb 25, 2024
Echos and Ashes: A Walk Through New York’s Heart - In New York, I walked through time. The city, alive and dead, unfolded under the guide's words. K. Krombie led us, her knowledge vast, her humor subtle. We started at Whitehall, moved through shadows of the past. Lenape graves, Dutch quarrels, British prisons—all whispered their stories. The streets of Manhattan, Tribeca, Chinatown, bore marks of riots, epidemics, laws. We saw forgotten graves, a jail, a street lined with the trade of death. Each step was a story, each story a piece of the city's heart. This tour, "Death in New York," is not just a walk. It's history, raw and real, no ghosts or legends, just the bones of the city. For three hours, we walked 2.5 miles, but we traveled centuries. As a New Yorker, I thought I knew my city. I was wrong. This tour showed me the layers beneath, the lives and deaths that shaped this place. It's a must for anyone, resident or tourist, who wants to see the city's true face.
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Gary
Dec 3, 2023
Morbidly wonderful! - K. Krombie’s Death in New York walking tour is a must! It is an incredible, fact-filled journey through history. I can’t wait to read the book!
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Ellar1997
Nov 8, 2023
Such a good tour in NYC. - I have done this tour twice now and let me just say, it is so worth doing (multiple times even!). I enjoy it so much and just hearing about how the city has handled death over time is fascinating. Krombie is the best tour guide and she has so much great information which she conveys in such a fantastic way. She keeps you so engaged throughout the whole tour which is great! I cannot rave about this tour enough!
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Lawrenceha5196pg
Jul 24, 2023
New York Like You've Never Seen It: Krombie's Tour Is a Gem. - Krombie's "Death in NY Tour" is excellent! I highly recommend this tour because it offers more than just macabre tales - it's also a fun and engaging look at New York's history. Krombie's strengths lie in her vast knowledge of the city, sharp sense of humor, and warm personality that shines through. As a lifelong New Yorker, I was surprised to gain new insight into places I pass daily but did not know their importance. Krombie brought these spots to life with her captivating storytelling. This is a truly unique tour that teaches you about New York while also entertaining you. I highly suggest taking Krombie's tour for an experience you won't forget.
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Josie2295
May 14, 2023
A must for locals and tourists alike! - We were REALLY impressed with this tour. The tour guide is incredibly well versed in the topic at hand. She has researched, and committed to memory, an impressive amount of detail and very effectively selected the most interesting facets of her book (of the same name) to create a unique experience like nothing else on offer in the area. Her delivery is impeccable - engaging, succinct, and executed with passion and humour. As a local, you are bound to learn something new and as a tourist, you will be astounded by the fascinating history of the area! Very very highly recommend this absolute gem.
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Aaronlynbrookny
Jul 4, 2022
Life, Death, & Fun in Manhattan - Booked a group tour, but it ended up being a private tour because of last minute cancellations. Very informative, fast paced, & fun, just like NYC!
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Aviv
Jun 26, 2022
Fantastic - The "Life and Death in New York" tour was fantastic. My wife and I live in Brooklyn, and the guide exposed all sorts of little nooks and crannies with cemeteries, burial grounds, churches, cenotaphs, and other things we didn't even know existed in Lower Manhattan. Wow. K. Krombie has encyclopedic knowledge of the subject matter, and New York City history in general, and is funny and engaging without losing the substance. I would highly recommend this tour, and I'm looking forward to trying one of her other tours in the future.
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Catlady730
Jun 25, 2022
Good morbid fun in Manhattan - I loved this walking tour! Krombie is the history teacher I wish I had, with encyclopedic knowledge of fascinating and bizarre stories from New York City's past up to today. Krombie keeps it creepy, from the last U.S. execution for the crime of piracy to the jail where Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide (or did he?). She is clear, engaging, and great with questions. I've lived here for 20 years yet it was almost all new to me. I've ordered and can't wait to dive into her book, Death in New York.
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