The Battery: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Bowling Green Park to Stone St
Overview
See The Battery where NYC got it’s start with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller.
• Take in views of Lady Liberty and hear how one of today’s most valuable islands, Manhattan, was bought for a few beads
• Hear from Tom Darbyshire, a Creative Director from New York’s advertising industry whose passion for juicy stories 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
- 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
Broadway &
Whitehall Street, New York, NY 10004, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Stone Street
New York, NY 10004, USA
The tour ends on Stone Street.
Opening Hours • Daily Midnight - 11:59 PM
What To Expect
Bowling Green (Pass By)
The Battery (Pass By)
Korean War Veterans Memorial (Pass By)
American Merchant Marines Memorial (Pass By)
Castle Clinton National Monument (Pass By)
The Immigrants (Pass By)
East Coast Memorial (Pass By)
SeaGlass Carousel (Pass By)
Peter Minuit Plaza (Pass By)
Fraunces Tavern (Pass By)
Stone Street (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
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
Cancellation Policy
Reviews
Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 2 traveler reviews collected by Cool New York City and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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