This self-guided audio tour will take you through the fairgrounds for the historic New York City World’s Fairs of 1939-40 and 1964-65. We’ll visit iconic sites of both fairs, hearing about the architecture, design and history of the famous Unisphere, The New York State Pavilion and the temporary headquarters of the United Nations, now the Queens Museum. You’ll hear about the origins of the park, which inspired F. Scott Fitzgerald when it was an eyesore ash heap, and how that was transformed into beautiful fairgrounds and then into a major city park. You’ll hear about the colorful history of the fairs’ exhibits and pavilions, which includes the infamous feud between artist Andy Warhol and controversial mega-developer Robert Moses. It’s best to take this tour during the day, when the Queens Museum is open, so that you can pop in and see the New York City Panorama, which is an enormous scale model of all of New York City. Please check the museum’s hours beforehand.

Enjoy a new way to explore Brooklyn with this app-led scavenger hunt
This flexible excursion is perfect for independent-minded travelers
Discover scenic Brooklyn neighborhoods and historical highlights
Learn about the borough, take part in games and trivia, and more

What To Expect

David Dinkins Circle

The tour goes around the David Dinkins Circle.
• Admission Ticket Free

Unisphere

The tour goes around the Unisphere.
• Admission Ticket Free

Queens Theatre

The tour passes by the Queens Theatre.
• Admission Ticket Free

New York State Pavilion

The tour goes around the New York State Pavilion.
• Admission Ticket Free

Westinghouse Time Capsules

The tour passes by the Westinghouse Time Capsules.
• Admission Ticket Free

Queens Museum

The tour ends outside the Queens Museum.
• Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Include

Lifetime access to this tour in English
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclude

Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink