Why choose this New York City tour ?
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.
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What makes New York’s Iconic Central Park: A Self-Guided Audio Tour a unique experience ?
This self-guided audio tour takes place in Central Park. Over the course of 90 minutes, you’ll be guided through the park and hear fascinating stories relating the the sites you see along the way.
The tour begins in Grand Army Plaza, in front of the Plaza Hotel. You’ll hear about how VoiceMap works and be introduced to the tour while you walk.
The tour passes by the Pulitzer Fountain which was designed in 1916, by Thomas Hastings, whose firm also did the New York Public Library. You’ll hear about the fountain while you walk.
The tour passes by the statue of William Tecumseh Sherman who, in the Civil War battle of Shiloh, had his horse shot out from under him. You’ll hear about the legendary man while you walk.
The tour takes you past the Gapstow Bridge which has been featured on films and TV shows, like Home Alone 2, The Devil Wears Prada, Gossip Girl, and Enchanted. You’ll hear about the bridge while you walk.
The tour takes you past Central Park Zoo where you’ll hear the story of the Great Zoo Escape of 1874 while you walk.
The tour passes by the Balto Statue. You’ll hear about the legendary dog who saved Nome, Alaska, and who wasn’t actually called Balto while you walk.
The tour passes by John Quincy Adams Ward’s famed Indian Hunter statue. Hear about the statue and the artist while you walk.
Learn why Central Park’s mall is often referred to as cathedral walk while you take a trip down the walk way yourself.
While you walk, hear how there wasn’t a single statue in honor of a real woman in Central Park until August of 2020, on the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, which gave women the right to vote.
Take in some of the views of the park from Bethesda Terrance and learn a bit about the terrace’s history.
Hear the history of Bethesda Fountain while you walk past it.
The tour passes by Bow Bridge where you’ll hear some of the horrors that have unfolded in its shadows.
The tour passes through Central Park’s Strawberry Fields. While you walk, you’ll hear about John Lennon’s murder.
The tour ends in front of the Dakota Hotel. Hear how the hotel came to be before the tour ends.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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New York’s Iconic Central Park: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English
Not Included
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smarphone and headphones
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by VoiceMap Audio Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/New_York.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 1 Stars based on 4 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You’ve been sent an eight character code you’ll need to redeem your tour.
[REMOVE FOR DRIVING TOURS]This code can be used by every member of your party. If you’ve booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.[REMOVE FOR DRIVING TOURS]
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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Once you’ve received your code, please follow these steps:
1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
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• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
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For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
