⭐ Explore the dark and mysterious history of New York’s Hell Gate Walking Tour—a journey through shipwrecks, river pirates, and hidden islands!
Highlights
🌊 Uncover the secrets of Hell Gate, a notorious stretch of the East River where countless ships met their doom
🚢 Learn about Hell Gate’s ship-swallowing whirlpools and deadly currents
💣 Discover the plot to blow up the Hell Gate Bridge and the devastating Hell Gate Explosions
🏝️ Peer at the eerie ruins of North Brother Island and the jail complex of Rikers Island
🏴☠️ Hear stories of river pirates and lost histories of the Hell Gate islands
General Info
📅 Dates: Select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
📍 Meeting Point: Randall’s Island end of 103rd Street Footbridge
👤 Age Recommendation: Tours cover adult topics, but children and teenagers may attend at the discretion of parents or guardians
Description
Step into the past on Hell Gate Walking Tour, an off-the-beaten-path journey through one of New York’s most treacherous waterways. Once feared by sailors for its violent whirlpools and hidden reefs, Hell Gate has a history of shipwrecks, disasters, and notorious river pirates. As you explore Randall’s Island, you’ll get a glimpse of Wards, Roosevelt, Rikers, and North & South Brother Islands—each with its own haunting story. From tragic explosions to daring criminal exploits, this tour offers a fascinating look into the hidden side of New York City’s history.
Highlights
🌊 Uncover the secrets of Hell Gate, a notorious stretch of the East River where countless ships met their doom
🚢 Learn about Hell Gate’s ship-swallowing whirlpools and deadly currents
💣 Discover the plot to blow up the Hell Gate Bridge and the devastating Hell Gate Explosions
🏝️ Peer at the eerie ruins of North Brother Island and the jail complex of Rikers Island
🏴☠️ Hear stories of river pirates and lost histories of the Hell Gate islands
General Info
📅 Dates: Select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
📍 Meeting Point: Randall’s Island end of 103rd Street Footbridge
👤 Age Recommendation: Tours cover adult topics, but children and teenagers may attend at the discretion of parents or guardians
Description
Step into the past on Hell Gate Walking Tour, an off-the-beaten-path journey through one of New York’s most treacherous waterways. Once feared by sailors for its violent whirlpools and hidden reefs, Hell Gate has a history of shipwrecks, disasters, and notorious river pirates. As you explore Randall’s Island, you’ll get a glimpse of Wards, Roosevelt, Rikers, and North & South Brother Islands—each with its own haunting story. From tragic explosions to daring criminal exploits, this tour offers a fascinating look into the hidden side of New York City’s history.
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