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A cable car labeled 'ROOSEVELT ISLAND' over a river with city buildings on both sides. 1
A bronze statue of a seated woman on a pedestal labeled 'SABRINA' in a park. 2
A bridge with construction cranes, cherry blossoms, and a tall building under construction. 3
By Pintours
Free cancellation available
Price is €11 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the eerie past of New York City on this self-guided audio adventure to Welfare Island. Begin your journey with a scenic tram ride over the East River, where you'll glide above the city before landing in a place steeped in history. Stroll along the promenade, explore the ruins of the Renwick Smallpox Hospital, and learn about Nellie Bly's courageous exposé of the asylum. Encounter “The Girl Puzzle,” a poignant tribute to the women affected by the island's dark history, and visit the powerful FDR Memorial at the island's tip. This tour is perfect for history buffs and curious travellers alike.

    • Scenic tram ride offers aerial views of NYC for a subway fare
    • Explore the chilling ruins of the Renwick Smallpox Hospital
    • Learn about Nellie Bly and her commitment to the asylum
    • Visit the FDR Memorial, a striking monument at the island's edge

Activity location

  • Roosevelt Island
    • New York City, New York, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Roosevelt Island Tramway
    • 254 East 60th Street
    • 10022, New York, New York, United States

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Roosevelt Island Tramway and Self Guided History Tour in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • Opening hours: Tue 07:00-23:00
  • English
Price details
€8.78 x 1 Adult€8.78
Paid at activity€2.55
Total
Price is €11.33

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pintours App and Guide Access
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tram Fee

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Roosevelt Island

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Experience a side of New York City where dystopian history meets stunning skyline views on this immersive journey to Roosevelt Island. After a scenic aerial "flight" aboard the iconic Red Tram, you’ll explore the haunting stone ruins of the Renwick Smallpox Hospital and the site of the notorious asylum exposed by Nellie Bly. The tour leads you through powerful tributes like "The Girl Puzzle" monument and the stark, architectural grandeur of the FDR Four Freedoms State Park. It is a captivating walk through the city’s shadowed past, perfect for those who prefer eerie legends and bizarre facts over typical tourist traps.

Location

Activity location

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    Roosevelt Island
    • New York City, New York, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Roosevelt Island Tramway
    • 254 East 60th Street
    • 10022, New York, New York, United States

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