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

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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Location: New York City

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Q&A

Q: Is there a minimum age requirement for this audio tour?

A: There's no specific age limit for the audio tour, but it’s generally suitable for older kids and adults. Young children might not fully appreciate the storytelling aspect, but they can definitely enjoy the park! Just keep in mind that some parts of the tour may require a bit of walking, so it's good to plan for that.

Q: What happens if it rains? Can we reschedule?

A: Since this is a self-guided tour, you can start it whenever you want, rain or shine! But if you want to postpone your outdoor adventure due to bad weather, you can always just wait for a nicer day. You have unlimited access to the tour before and after your booking, so no worries there!

Q: How difficult is it to follow the audio directions? Do I need a smartphone?

A: The audio directions are super easy to follow! The GPS in the app does all the work, so as long as you have a smartphone, you’re good to go. Just make sure to download the tour in advance, especially if you won’t have data while in the park. It’s designed for people of all tech levels!

Discussions

Thinking about gifting the Central Park audio tour! Anyone tried it?

I’m considering this audio tour for my sister’s birthday. She loves history and Central Park! The idea of reliving the Great Zoo Escape sounds fun, but I’m curious if the stories are good enough to keep her engaged for 90 minutes? Also, how’s the walking part? Is it a lot?

Had a blast with the Central Park audio tour!

I just finished the self-guided audio tour of Central Park, and it was amazing! The stories were so interesting, especially the part about the hidden witch. It was a little crowded in some areas, but I just took my time and found some quiet spots. Highly recommend it for anyone looking to explore the park!