Before Chinatown was Chinatown: The Federal Era and Five Points Tour

Past Event: Uncover the oft-ignored history of Chinatown from before it became a famous cultural enclave!

Before Chinatown was Chinatown: The Federal Era and Five Points Tour

Tour Highlights:

  • Stand at the literal Five Points, and learn about the notorious neighborhood's surprising relationship to modern Chinatown
  • See a dozen-plus early to mid-19th-century buildings hidden among the later streetscape
  • Hear about the Dutch roots and Colonial beginnings of the old "Sixth Ward" and walk on streets first laid out in the 1750s and earlier
  • Discover how, underneath the altered facades of numerous Chinatown buildings, lie the hidden bones of 18th and early 19th century structures – and New York’s oldest tenement

About this Tour:

The Chinatown and the adjacent Two Bridges neighborhoods are among the oldest built areas in New York City. Chinatown in particular has been a destination for New York City native voyeurs and tourists for over a hundred years, as well as a residential haven popular with immigrants from China. But on this tour, you will learn what few visitors ever know: the rich history and scattered remnants of the district's pre-Chinatown Revolutionary and Federal Era roots and its relationship to the notorious Five Points neighborhood.

Support Chinatown businesses by sticking around post-tour to enjoy its amazing food, with insider tips from your guide on where to get the best dumplings and more!

How do I get this tour for a discount? 

If you are not a member yet, become one today at the Insider tier or higher get a 50% discount on Untapped New York Original walking tours like this!

If you are an Untapped New York Insider, Explorer, or Superfan, simply log in to your account using "Log In" button at the top right of the screen. Once logged in, click on the pink “Book Here” button to book this event!

What if I want to bring a friend who isn't a member?

The more, the merrier! You can book a full-price ticket for a non-member guest on this tour at checkout.

How many tickets can I reserve? 

If you are an Insider level member ($20/month), you can reserve 1 discounted ticket to this event. Explorer-level members ($30/month) or Superfans ($100/month) can reserve 2 discounted tickets. If you are a Support or Enthusiast level member, it’s easy to upgrade your account here for a 50% discount, or purchase a full-price ticket here.

You can reserve as many full-price tickets as are available.

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The event is sold out?

In-person tours may have limited capacity and are booked on a first come, first served basis.

But don’t worry! Sometimes spots open up closer to the event date if there are cancellations. We also repeat our most popular events when possible so you will have another opportunity to join us. There are also multiple other members-only events weekly that you can join in!

What if I need to cancel?

If you cancel more than 24 hours ahead of the scheduled event, you will receive a 100% refund. Please be courteous to your fellow Insiders and let us know if you can no longer attend so we can offer your spot to another person.

To cancel your booking, simply click on « cancel booking » in the confirmation email you received upon booking. The confirmation email was sent from messages@fareharbor.com

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