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Hell Gate Walking Tour in New York City
New York,
United States
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Overview
Duration
2h 30min
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Delve into off-the-beaten-path New York history on the Hell Gate walking tour.
Hell Gate is the one-mile stretch of the East River between Manhattan and Queens where countless ships were sunk or destroyed by the terrifying rocks, reefs, and whirlpools. Discover the islands in and around Hell Gate—Wards, Roosevelt, Rikers, North & South Brother—as seen from Randall’s Island (accessible on foot, by car, or by bicycle via the RFK Bridge—from East Harlem, Astoria, and Port Morris—or the Wards Island Bridge/103rd Street Footbridge from Manhattan).
Main features:
Find out about Hell Gate’s ship-swallowing whirlpools.
Learn about the plot to blow up the Hell Gate Bridge.
Discover the river pirates of the Hell Gate islands.
Hear about the Hell Gate Explosions and the General Slocum Disaster.
Peer at the jail complex of Rikers Island and the quarantine ruins of North Brother Island.
What to remember
Important info
Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What's included
All Fees and Taxes
What's not included
Coffee and/or Tea
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Purefinder New York
Meeting Point
Randall's Island Park (the collective name for Randall’s Island to the north and Wards Island to the south) at the Wards Island end of Wards Island Bridge (also known as 103rd Street Footbridge). The Wards Island Bridge connects the island to East Harlem in Manhattan.