See The Battery where NYC got it’s start with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. ‘ Take in views of Lady Liberty and hear how one of today’s most valuable islands, Manhattan, was bought for a few beads ‘ 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.
DIY fun: No reservations or tour guides are needed, just a smartphone
Discover a mix of local landmarks and hidden Bridgeport gems
Each player gets a chance to choose an interactive role
Get free digital copies of scavenger hunt photos
What To Expect
Bowling Green
The tour begins in Bowling Green Park at the bottom of Broadway. You’ll hear how VoiceMap works and how New York got its start.
• Admission Ticket Free
The Battery
The tour takes you around The Batter. You’ll hear how NYC got it’s start from a humble dirt-walled fort and trading outpost protected by artillery batteries, to the center of one of the most powerful cities on earth.
• Admission Ticket Free
Korean War Veterans Memorial
The tour passes by the Korean War Memorial. The monument is called “The Universal Soldier” a symbolic tribute to all who died or simply disappeared.
• Admission Ticket Free
American Merchant Marines Memorial
The tour passes by the American Merchant Marines Memorial. While you walk, you’ll hear about how in 1940, German U-Boat submarines secretly entered New York harbor on a daring mission.
• Admission Ticket Free
Castle Clinton National Monument
The tour passes by Castle Clinton, the 19th-century fort. We’ll unearthing the many iterations of Castle Clinton, named after NYC’s most powerful Clinton (neither Bill nor Hillary).
• Admission Ticket Free
The Immigrants
The tour passes by The Immigrants statue. On this tour, you’ll hear all about the immigrant experience including Annie Moore, the first immigrant to disembark at Ellis Island’s inspection station.
• Admission Ticket Free
East Coast Memorial
The tour passes by the East Coast Memorial, which honors American servicemen who lost their lives in the Atlantic during World War II.
• Admission Ticket Free
SeaGlass Carousel
The tour passes by the magical carousel which was inspired by the memory that Castle Clinton was once the New York Aquarium.
• Admission Ticket Free
Peter Minuit Plaza
The tour passes through Peter Minuit Plaza. Named after the Dutchman who bought the island of Manahatta with wampum.
• Admission Ticket Free
Fraunces Tavern
The tour passes by Manhattan’s oldest surviving building, Fraunces Tavern. While you walk, you’ll hear some of the amazing things that took place within its walls.
• Admission Ticket Free
Stone Street
The tour ends in front of the cobbled stretch of Stone Street that many lifelong New Yorkers never discover.
• Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Not wheelchair accessible
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Include
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Exclude
Food/Drink
Smartphone and headphones
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Transportation