New York’s Iconic Central Park: A Self-Guided Audio 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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New York’s Iconic Central Park: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
What's included in New York’s Iconic Central Park: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Central ParkPass-by Only
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.
Pulitzer FountainPass-by Only
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.
Inclusions
- 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
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
End Points
- This 90-minute self-guided tour ends in front of The Dakota.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
VOICEMAP CODE ─── 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 ─── 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 ─── • 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 ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]
