Hidden Gems of Governors Island Tour

Explore 400 years of history on this fascinating NYC island!

Hidden Gems of Governors Island Tour

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Tour Highlights:

  • Uncover over 400 years of history – from Henry Hudson’s arrival to Dutch settlers, the French & Indian War, and even a surprise Sinatra connection
  • Walk in the footsteps of colonists and Native peoples as you learn about their cultural clashes and unearth the archaeological traces that remain
  • Step inside history with a tour through the Island’s landmark military buildings—including Fort Jay and Castle Williams, which hold secrets from America’s longest-running military post
  • Experience art and history in former officer homes that now host rotating exhibits and pop-up museums
  • Wander through native plant gardens and learn about sustainability efforts on the island
  • Climb the Hills, sculpted green peaks that offer stunning panoramic views of the Statue of Liberty, New York Harbor, and downtown Manhattan

About this Tour:

This guided walking tour will be led by Mandy Edgecombe, a trained naturalist and former National Park Service Ranger who worked on Governors Island. In addition to learning about the known history of the island, which dates back over 400 years, guests explore the natural resources such as the modern gardens (2016) and the habitat they provide, enjoy public outdoor sculpture spread throughout the Island, and many bring bicycles or rent them there which is our favorite way of experiencing the 172 acre park! 

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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Please make sure you are trying to sign in with the correct email address. If you have more than one email address please try logging in with all of them, that will solve this issue 99% of the time. Check out our FAQ for videos and more help documents.

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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