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New York’s Iconic Central Park: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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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
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

5th Avenue
New York, NY 10019, USA

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

End point

West 72nd Street
New York, NY 10023, USA

This 90-minute self-guided tour ends in front of The Dakota.

What To Expect

Central Park (Pass By)

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.
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The Plaza (Pass By)

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.
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Pulitzer Fountain (Pass By)

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.
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William Tecumseh Sherman Monument (Pass By)

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.
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Gapstow Bridge (Pass By)

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.
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Central Park Zoo (Pass By)

The tour takes you past Central Park Zoo where you'll hear the story of the Great Zoo Escape of 1874 while you walk.
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Balto Statue (Pass By)

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.
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Indian Hunter (Pass By)

The tour passes by John Quincy Adams Ward's famed Indian Hunter statue. Hear about the statue and the artist while you walk.
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The Mall (Pass By)

Learn why Central Park's mall is often referred to as cathedral walk while you take a trip down the walk way yourself.
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Women's Rights Pioneers Monument (Pass By)

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.
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Bethesda Terrace (Pass By)

Take in some of the views of the park from Bethesda Terrance and learn a bit about the terrace's history.
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Bethesda Fountain (Pass By)

Hear the history of Bethesda Fountain while you walk past it.
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Bow Bridge (Pass By)

The tour passes by Bow Bridge where you'll hear some of the horrors that have unfolded in its shadows.
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Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial (Pass By)

The tour passes through Central Park's Strawberry Fields. While you walk, you'll hear about John Lennon’s murder.
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The Dakota (Pass By)

The tour ends in front of the Dakota Hotel. Hear how the hotel came to be before the tour ends.
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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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the New York’s Iconic Central Park: A Self-Guided Audio Tour?

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-110804P520

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the New York’s Iconic Central Park: A Self-Guided Audio Tour?
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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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS.
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
  • Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English.
The following is NOT included:
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route.
  • Smarphone and headphones.
  • Food and drinks.
  • Transportation.
Apr 2025
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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the New York’s Iconic Central Park: A Self-Guided Audio Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for New York’s Iconic Central Park: A Self-Guided Audio Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • 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

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  • 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

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