West Village's Flappers, Freaks & Punks: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Explore NY's West Village with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Go through Chumley’s backdoor to the speakeasy where Hemingway, Jack Kerouac, and F. Scott Fi

Explore NY's West Village with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Go through Chumley’s backdoor to the speakeasy where Hemingway, Jack Kerouac, and F. Scott Fitzgerald all had a regular table • Hear from Tom Darbyshire, a Creative Director from New York’s advertising industry whose passion for juicy stories 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.

From: $0.00

Location: New York City

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Q&A

Q: Is this tour suitable for kids, or is it geared more towards adults?

A: The West Village's Flappers, Freaks & Punks tour is primarily designed for adults, given the historical context of the locations. However, older kids and teens who enjoy history and storytelling might appreciate it, too. Just keep in mind some references may be more adult-oriented, so it’s best to review a snippet of the audio before taking the kids along.

Q: Can you reschedule if plans change, or do you have to stick to the original booking date?

A: Since this is a self-guided tour, you're in control! You can use the VoiceMap app anytime before or after your original booking date. There's no strict rescheduling needed since you can go at your own pace, which is super convenient for last-minute changes.

Q: What should I wear for this tour? Is there a lot of walking involved?

A: Definitely wear comfortable shoes! The tour involves quite a bit of walking through the West Village, and you'll want to be ready to explore. Dress casually and consider the weather, especially if you’re going during the summer heat or winter chill. Layering is a good idea since you might stop at cafés or shops along the way.

Discussions

Just did the West Village tour and wow, what a gem!

I recently took the Flappers, Freaks & Punks tour, and it was such a blast! I loved hearing stories about Hemingway and the speakeasy vibe at Chumley’s. The audio was super engaging, and it was great to explore at my own pace. Definitely stopped for a coffee halfway through! I'd recommend it as a unique gift for any history or literature lover.

Thinking of gifting this tour for my partner's birthday.

My partner loves NYC history and literature, so I'm considering getting them the West Village audio tour. Has anyone done it recently? I'm curious about how easy it is to navigate the app and if it's worth the price point (which is $0, lol). Any tips would be great!