The Battery: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Bowling Green Park to Stone St

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90 to 120 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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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
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Broadway &
Whitehall Street, New York, NY 10004, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Stone Street
New York, NY 10004, USA

The tour ends on Stone Street.

What To Expect

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Bowling Green (pass by)

The tour begins in Bowling Green Park at the bottom of Broadway. You'll hear how VoiceMap works and how New York got its start.
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The Battery (pass by)

The tour takes you around The Batter. You'll hear how NYC got it's start from a humble dirt-walled fort and trading outpost protected by artillery batteries, to the center of one of the most powerful cities on earth.
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Korean War Veterans Memorial (pass by)

The tour passes by the Korean War Memorial. The monument is called “The Universal Soldier” a symbolic tribute to all who died or simply disappeared.
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American Merchant Marines Memorial (pass by)

The tour passes by the American Merchant Marines Memorial. While you walk, you'll hear about how in 1940, German U-Boat submarines secretly entered New York harbor on a daring mission.
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Castle Clinton National Monument (pass by)

The tour passes by Castle Clinton, the 19th-century fort. We'll unearthing the many iterations of Castle Clinton, named after NYC’s most powerful Clinton (neither Bill nor Hillary).
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The Immigrants (pass by)

The tour passes by The Immigrants statue. On this tour, you'll hear all about the immigrant experience including Annie Moore, the first immigrant to disembark at Ellis Island’s inspection station.
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East Coast Memorial (pass by)

The tour passes by the East Coast Memorial, which honors American servicemen who lost their lives in the Atlantic during World War II.
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SeaGlass Carousel (pass by)

The tour passes by the magical carousel which was inspired by the memory that Castle Clinton was once the New York Aquarium.
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Peter Minuit Plaza (pass by)

The tour passes through Peter Minuit Plaza. Named after the Dutchman who bought the island of Manahatta with wampum.
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Fraunces Tavern (pass by)

The tour passes by Manhattan’s oldest surviving building, Fraunces Tavern. While you walk, you'll hear some of the amazing things that took place within its walls.
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Stone Street (pass by)

The tour ends in front of the cobbled stretch of Stone Street that many lifelong New Yorkers never discover.
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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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Battery: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Bowling Green Park to Stone St?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-110804P446

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What's Included

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  • 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

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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