New York City Self-Guided Walking Tour

Overview

This is a self-guided audio tour created by Emmy-nominated writers and Emmy-winning sound designers.

Meet your daily step goal while you take in stories about New York’s iconic sights, history, architecture, and pop culture.

The best part is, it’s self-guided. You can take as much—or as little—time as you’d like. When you buy a ticket, you’ll download an app onto your phone. It works with both Android and iPhone. Once you download the tour, all you have to do is head to the starting tour stop!

City: New York City

Sat 05 Apr

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Starting at $15.00

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Sat 05 Apr

Starting at $15.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Audio self guided walking tour

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Upon booking this tour, you’ll receive login credentials from us. So please check your email and don’t forget to check spam!

What To Expect

Central Park

Check out the Friends fountain at Central Park. If you want, you can take a detour here and spend a few minutes exploring the park before continuing the tour.

St. Patrick's Cathedral

St. Patrick's is the largest Gothic cathedral in North America. Learn about its design, the Irish priest who built it, and more. Plus, you can even venture into the church and explore the sanctuary.

Saks Fifth Avenue

You'll learn all about the inception of Saks Fifth Avenue—and the city's history of millionaire elite that this iconic department store catered to.

Rockefeller Center

Explore Rockefeller Center's many buildings and numerous art deco works and parks. Plus, you'll see the famous "skating rink" which is under Rockefeller's famous yearly Christmas tree.

Radio City Music Hall

You'll hear all about Radio City Music Hall's history and pop-culture influence—from hosting the Oscars and NFL Draft to the beginnings of the hall's famous dancers—the Rockettes.

New York Public Library

New York Public Library has been featured in many films for its beautiful exterior and interior. You'll learn about the famous lions out front, the US President that opened it, and much more. You can also venture inside the library during business hours for a peak at its beautiful rooms. Entry is free to the public—just remember to be quiet :)

Bryant Park

Relax in one of the city's most beloved and picturesque green space—Bryant Park. You'll recognize it from many TV shows and movies. And, you'll hear a bit about its history and about its free concerts and movie-viewing events.

Tiffany & Co.

You'll have the chance to photograph and learn about the orginial Tiffany's headquarters—a famous, beautiful building that mimics a famous Italian building.

Macy's Herald Square

Macy's at Herald Square is THE Macy's. The one in the Macy's Day Parade and all those holiday films. It's a gorgeous exterior and interior. You'll learn all about Macy's founder and you should absolutely check out the inside—especially if its the holiday season.

Times Square

Times Square is probably most famous for the New Year's "ball drop." You'll see the ball—and you'll hear stories of the folks that founded this famous square.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews (2)

Nini_A

Mar 2024

Absolutely loved exploring New York with this self-guided audio tour! It was incredibly fun and educational, discovering fascinating facts about historic sites. Highly recommend!

Ucha_S

Feb 2024

The tour was pleasant. The app was easy to use and the instructions clear to follow. Highly recommend the tour to anyone who has a limited time in nyc and wants to get most of it. All you have to do is download the app and access the tour. Very easy