I had a great tour with Kevin. I learned a lot about Cypress Hills National Cemetery of which I was unware
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Enjoy a Day of Contemplation With Your Choice of Curated & Guided NYC Cemetery Tours
Join us on an excursion through the “Cemetery Belt” on a Queens or Brooklyn Cemetery Tour. Cemeteries are places to remember those who went before us and to celebrate their lives. They are also locations for quiet contemplation in an urban environment and places to admire stunning architecture and monuments. New York City cemeteries offer natural beauty in park-like settings, populated with men and women who came from all walks of life.
On these private tours your guide Kevin C. Fitzpatrick, a nationally-recognized historian, takes small groups to explore some of the most unique locations in New York: the landmark cemeteries. Guests will see the final resting place of famous names and common folks all together in these “cities of the dead” (there are more than 5 million interred in Queens alone). These cemeteries have century-old trees, lakes, gardens, and standout architectural features.
From historic Cypress Hills to the serene Evergreens or a grand Green Wood Cemetery tour, with more options available on request, this tour is perfect for those who appreciate history, the outdoors, walking, and urban exploration.
Why Choose Our Tour?
Discover the stories behind Manhattan “filling up” in the 19th century
Learn U.S. military history from the American Revolution to the Cold War
See famous heroes from every major era of the 19th and 20th centuries
Find out the significance of cemetery symbolism
See rare photos, maps, and drawings from the guide’s personal collection
Listen to narration by Kevin C. Fitzpatrick, an award-winning author & nationally recognized historian
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Trip Details
Trip details
Price
- $75 per person
- $395 for groups of six guests
Day of the week available
Sundays
Meeting point
The meeting point will be included in your email confirmation
Availability
May – October
Duration
2.5 hours
Group size
- Min – 2 people
- Max – 15 people
Included
- Walking tour
- Knowledgeable & licensed guide
- Transportation to or from the cemetery
- Gratuities for superior service
Not included
- Transportation to or from the cemetery
- Gratuities for superior service
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes for uneven surfaces
- Dress for seasonal weather
- Camera
- Bottled water
- Cash for gratuities
Tour staff
Licensed and expert tour guide to lead you safely around Manhattan
Good to Know
This tour can be configured for groups of any size. These are the cemeteries to choose a tour of:
- Cypress Hills (Brooklyn/Queens)
- Cemetery of the Evergreens (Brooklyn)
- Green-Wood Cemetery (Brooklyn)
- Others by special request
See What Our Customers Say About Us
…The guide told us so much about her life, and he should know, he wrote five books about her! …I recommend this walking tour for anyone that loves books (we also talked about Fitzgerald and Hemingway) as well as architecture…
…wrote the guidebook to the Island. In the two hour tour, I was able to get an overview of the island. Fitzpatrick mixed history with antidote and kept us moving through the island’s history…
…Kevin is much more than a tour guide, his in depth knowledge is impressive. We visited numerous sites including theaters, apartments, hotels (and sites of former theaters, hotels, etc). Sharing vintage photos he covered a well research expose on the life of the comedic actor, WC Fields. Highly recommend Kevin!
…Kevin’s knowledge is encyclopedic…The facts and trivia he knows are mind-blowing, even to longtime New Yorkers who consider themselves well-informed about their city. His stories are fascinating, and he has a knack for detail that sticks with you. He also shares generously from the historic photos and images he’s amassed in his research…
