Explore Manhattan’s dark past with our walking tour. Uncover felons, grifters, and opportunists who shaped the city. Book now for a thrilling experience.
Explore Manhattan’s dark past with our walking tour. Uncover felons, grifters, and opportunists who shaped the city. Book now for a thrilling experience.
- 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.
- Oculus Center - Tour attendees will learn about the first privateers in the NYC area and of the remains of ships embedded in the earth.
- The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum - The site of…
- 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.
- Oculus Center - Tour attendees will learn about the first privateers in the NYC area and of the remains of ships embedded in the earth.
- The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum - The site of the former business of Madame Restell.
- The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum - Site of the former home of New York City’s first black millionaire.
- Trinity Church - Tour attendees will learn about the trial that established the Freedom of the Press.
- Wall Street - The site of the 1920 Wall Street bombing.
- Wall Street - The site of the The Manhattan Company relating to NYC’s water supply and bank formation.
- East River Waterfront Esplanade - A birds-eye view of Brooklyn Bridge to discuss its corrupt beginnings.
- Financial District - Visitors will stop at the First Precinct to learn about 1970s police corruption.
- 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.
- 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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Explore the intriguing past of New York City with Purefinder New York’s premier tour of criminals, swindlers, and opportunists! “The Outlaws Who Built Manhattan” offers an exciting exploration of the underhanded deals, daring plots, and extraordinary figures that influenced the city’s development—and its skyline.
Main Features:
- **From Raucous to…
Explore the intriguing past of New York City with Purefinder New York’s premier tour of criminals, swindlers, and opportunists! “The Outlaws Who Built Manhattan” offers an exciting exploration of the underhanded deals, daring plots, and extraordinary figures that influenced the city’s development—and its skyline.
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From Raucous to Riches: Discover how Manhattan’s most infamous boisterous residents contributed to the establishment of the city’s “old money” families.
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Pills, Potions, and Power: Learn how concoctions created in Manhattan transformed the city’s demographics and left a lasting impact.
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Pirates and Landmarks: Reveal the unexpected links between notorious outlaws like Captain Kidd and famous New York landmarks.
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Law and Disorder: Delve into the shadowy beginnings of the NYPD and FBI and their questionable ascent to power.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
