Roosevelt Island Tramway Self Guided History Tour (Tour Only)
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 travelers 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
What's Included
- Pintours App and Guide Access
- Tram Fee
Meeting Location
254 East 60th Street
New York, NY 10022, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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
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Activity code: C-304471P211
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- Pintours App and Guide Access.
- Tram Fee.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Roosevelt Island Tramway Self Guided History Tour (Tour Only) is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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 Roosevelt Island Tramway Self Guided History Tour (Tour Only) will be included in your confirmation email from City Sky Diving. 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
- Pintours App and Guide Access
- Tram Fee
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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
