Hidden History and Gangsters Walking Tour
Overview
Most Chinatown tours tell you what they think happened. This experience explains why and how it happened. Led by a 7X Emmy award winning producer and licensed tour guide, this experience is built on years of research, firsthand interviews with former gang members and retired NYPD leadership, and deep connections within the community. Explore the streets where history unfolded while separating fact from fiction through stories you won't find in guidebooks or online.
What's Included
- Small Group Experience
- Content developed through firsthand interviews with former gang members and retired NYPD leadership
- Personalized Local Recommendations
- Licensed NYC Tour Guide
- Meals
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
1-9
6702, Bowery, New York, NY 10002, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Pell Street
New York, NY 10013, USA
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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
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-5685593P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Small Group Experience.
- Content developed through firsthand interviews with former gang members and retired NYPD leadership.
- Personalized Local Recommendations.
- Licensed NYC Tour Guide.
- Meals.
- Private transportation.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 13. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Hidden History and Gangsters Walking Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hidden History and Gangsters Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Small Group Experience
- Content developed through firsthand interviews with former gang members and retired NYPD leadership
- Personalized Local Recommendations
- Licensed NYC Tour Guide
- Meals
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
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
