Slumming it in Five Points, Chinatown and the Bowery: Audio Guide
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Step into New York’s gritty past on this self-guided walking tour through infamous neighborhoods like Five Points and Chinatown. Starting at Collect Pond Park, you’ll follow the footsteps of Gilded Age millionaires who “went slumming” in these squalid areas. Discover how Jacob Riis exposed the horrors of the slums, explore gangland history, and learn about the rise of tattooing, tap dancing, and blackface minstrel acts. Visit historic sites like the African Burial Ground, Chinatown’s famous restaurants, and the Bowery’s notorious saloons. With actors, sound effects, and music, this two-hour tour vividly brings New York’s untold stories to life, offering an unforgettable journey through the city’s darker side.
Departure Point
- The tour begins in Collect Pond Park at the intersection of Centre Street and Leonard Street. By subway: take the 6, J or Z to Canal Street Station.
Return Details
- The tour ends at 180 Canal St, New York, NY 10013.
Duration
2 hours and 15 minutes
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Collect Pond Park
Leonard St, New York City, New York
Pass by this historic site, once a freshwater source that became a dumping ground, marking the early transformation of the area into one of New York’s most infamous slums.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: African Burial Ground National Monument
Duane and Elk Streets, next to 290 Broadway, New York City, New York
See this powerful memorial honoring the African Americans buried here in the 18th century, with an option to explore its poignant symbolic designs.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Chai Spot
156 Mott Street, New York, NY 10013
Walk through this notorious intersection, once home to New York's most dangerous slum, known for its rampant crime, poverty, and social upheaval.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Columbus Park
67 Mulberry St, Baxter St, New York City, New York
Stroll past this public park, historically known as Mulberry Bend, a hub of crime and poverty, now a bustling community space in Chinatown.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
65 Bayard Street, New York, NY 10013
Admire this monument dedicated to the founder of modern China, located in a vibrant part of Chinatown steeped in history and culture.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Wo Hop
17 Mott Street, New York, NY 10013
Pause outside this legendary dessert shop, famous for its unique flavors, where you can choose to grab a treat on your own time.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Doyers Street
Doyers Street, New York, NY
Pass by this beloved restaurant in Chinatown, a favorite of Anthony Bourdain, known for its traditional Cantonese cuisine.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Mahayana Temple Buddhist Association
133 Canal Street, New York, NY 10002
View this James Beard-recognized eatery from the outside, renowned for serving authentic Chinese food since 1938.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Hop Kee Restaurant
21 Mott Street, New York, NY 10013
Marvel at the exterior of New York’s largest Buddhist temple, home to a golden Buddha, with an option to step inside and explore.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Dr. Sun Yat-sen Plaza
Baxter Street, New York, NY 10013
Walk down this famous street, once the site of bloody Tong gang wars, now a vibrant part of Chinatown's history.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Exclusions
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance to any optional stops en route
Redemption Instructions
VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.
This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:
2. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
3. Create an account
4. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
5. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
───
You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
───
For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the VoiceMap Audio Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Step into New York’s gritty past on this self-guided walking tour through infamous neighborhoods like Five Points and Chinatown. Starting at Collect Pond Park, you’ll follow the footsteps of Gilded Age millionaires who “went slumming” in these squalid areas. Discover how Jacob Riis exposed the horrors of the slums, explore gangland history, and learn about the rise of tattooing, tap dancing, and blackface minstrel acts. Visit historic sites like the African Burial Ground, Chinatown’s famous restaurants, and the Bowery’s notorious saloons. With actors, sound effects, and music, this two-hour tour vividly brings New York’s untold stories to life, offering an unforgettable journey through the city’s darker side.
Departure Point
- The tour begins in Collect Pond Park at the intersection of Centre Street and Leonard Street. By subway: take the 6, J or Z to Canal Street Station.
Return Details
- The tour ends at 180 Canal St, New York, NY 10013.
Duration
2 hours and 15 minutes
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Collect Pond Park
Leonard St, New York City, New York
Pass by this historic site, once a freshwater source that became a dumping ground, marking the early transformation of the area into one of New York’s most infamous slums.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: African Burial Ground National Monument
Duane and Elk Streets, next to 290 Broadway, New York City, New York
See this powerful memorial honoring the African Americans buried here in the 18th century, with an option to explore its poignant symbolic designs.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Chai Spot
156 Mott Street, New York, NY 10013
Walk through this notorious intersection, once home to New York's most dangerous slum, known for its rampant crime, poverty, and social upheaval.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Columbus Park
67 Mulberry St, Baxter St, New York City, New York
Stroll past this public park, historically known as Mulberry Bend, a hub of crime and poverty, now a bustling community space in Chinatown.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
65 Bayard Street, New York, NY 10013
Admire this monument dedicated to the founder of modern China, located in a vibrant part of Chinatown steeped in history and culture.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Wo Hop
17 Mott Street, New York, NY 10013
Pause outside this legendary dessert shop, famous for its unique flavors, where you can choose to grab a treat on your own time.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Doyers Street
Doyers Street, New York, NY
Pass by this beloved restaurant in Chinatown, a favorite of Anthony Bourdain, known for its traditional Cantonese cuisine.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Mahayana Temple Buddhist Association
133 Canal Street, New York, NY 10002
View this James Beard-recognized eatery from the outside, renowned for serving authentic Chinese food since 1938.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Hop Kee Restaurant
21 Mott Street, New York, NY 10013
Marvel at the exterior of New York’s largest Buddhist temple, home to a golden Buddha, with an option to step inside and explore.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Dr. Sun Yat-sen Plaza
Baxter Street, New York, NY 10013
Walk down this famous street, once the site of bloody Tong gang wars, now a vibrant part of Chinatown's history.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Exclusions
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance to any optional stops en route
Redemption Instructions
VOICEMAP CODE
───
Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.
This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
───
1. Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:
2. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
3. Create an account
4. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
5. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
───
You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
───
For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the VoiceMap Audio Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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