Hell Gate Walking Tour

Hell Gate is more than just a name; it’s a notorious stretch of the East River that has swallowed ships, sparked conspiracies, and shaped the history of the city around it. On this walking tour of Randall’s Island, you’ll explore the perilous passage between Manhattan and Astoria, Queens, uncovering eerie, overlooked tales of shipwrecks, outlaws, and institutional ruins. We navigate through stories tied to Wards, Roosevelt, Rikers, and North & South Brother Islands, revealing how these forgotten places helped shape New York’s legacy.