SoHo from Hell’s Hundred Acres to NYC’s Cradle of Art: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overview
Get the most out of SoHo with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller.
• Discover how Robert Moses’s threat to destroy SoHo actually ended up protecting it
• Hear from Tom Darbyshire, a Creative Director from New York’s advertising industry whose passion for juicy stories and SoHo inspired him to produce this VoiceMap tour
• Do it all in 75 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
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Food/Drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Transportation
Meeting Location
Wooster Street
New York, NY 10012, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
West Houston Street
New York, NY 10012, USA
The tour ends on the corner of West Houston St and Broadway.
Opening Hours • Daily Midnight - 11:59 PM
What To Expect
SoHo (Pass By)
Canal Street (Pass By)
Queen of Greene Street (Pass By)
King of Greene Street (Pass By)
Fluxus co-op (Pass By)
E.V. Haughwout Building (Pass By)
Prince Street (Pass By)
Fanelli's Cafe (Pass By)
Firemen's Hall (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions
(5)Q: What's included in the price?
A: The following is included: VoiceMap App for Android and iOS.Lifetime access to this tour in English.Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata. The following is NOT included: Food/Drink.Smartphone and headphones.Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route.Transportation. Read more Apr 2025
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