New York’s Iconic Central Park: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overview
Get the most out of Central Park with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller.
• Relive the Great Zoo Escape of 1874 and hunt down the park’s hidden witch
• Hear from Tom Darbyshire, a Creative Director from New York’s advertising industry whose passion for juicy stories and Central Park inspired him to produce this VoiceMap tour
• Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
What's Included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smarphone and headphones
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
Meeting Location
768 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10019, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
1 West 72nd Street
New York, NY 10023, USA
This 90-minute self-guided tour ends in front of The Dakota.
What To Expect
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Central Park (pass by)
The Plaza (pass by)
Pulitzer Fountain (pass by)
William Tecumseh Sherman Monument (pass by)
Gapstow Bridge (pass by)
Central Park Zoo (pass by)
Balto Statue (pass by)
Indian Hunter (pass by)
The Mall (pass by)
Women's Rights Pioneers Monument (pass by)
Bethesda Terrace (pass by)
Nyc Central Park Horse Carriage Rides since 1858 (pass by)
Bow Bridge (pass by)
Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial (pass by)
The Dakota (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-110804P520
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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 3 traveler reviews collected by Cool New York City and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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