The Outlaws Who Built NYC Walking Tour
Overview
Scandal. Subterfuge. Street-level rebellion. The real architects of New York City weren’t saints. They were schemers.
If you think NYC was built by polite handshakes and zoning meetings, think again. This tour throws you straight into the alleyways of history with the outlaws, hustlers, and political schemers who actually built the bones of the city, one bribe, brawl, and backroom deal at a time.
Forget the gangland clichés. This walking tour uncovers the radical, corrupt, and wildly enterprising figures who shaped New York City, from pirate captains and Wall Street bombers to bank fraudsters, rogue publishers, and NYPD whistleblowers. It’s a crash course in how NYC was built not just by power and politics, but by those who bent the rules, challenged authority, and sometimes blew things up!
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
Meeting Location
Church Street
New York, NY 10007, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Bridge Street
New York, NY 10004, USA
This location in the Financial District is very close to Bowling Green (4, 5) and South Ferry/Whitehall Street (1, R, W) train stations and various ferry services.
What To Expect
Lower Manhattan
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Oculus Center
7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
6 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Trinity Church Wall Street
6 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Wall Street
7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
East River Waterfront Esplanade
7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Financial District
7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Financial District
7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The White Horse Tavern, Bridge St
8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Activity code: C-317194P8
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