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

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| New York City, USA
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On average, this is booked 25 (0) days in advance.
90 to 120 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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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

768 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

1 West 72nd Street
New York, NY 10023, USA

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

What To Expect

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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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Nyc Central Park Horse Carriage Rides since 1858 (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

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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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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?
A:
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
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 6..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

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 Cool Broadway. 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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Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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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

Additional Info

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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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