Best Walking Tours in New York City

Discover the beauty of New York City on foot with our curated walking tours. Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking to uncover hidden gems, exploring New York City by walking lets you experience its culture, history, and landmarks up close.

Top Walking Tours in New York City

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

New York City , New York

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (4 reviews)

From $ 11.99

 

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.

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Self-Guided Brooklyn Scavenger Hunt: Soaring To New Heights in New York City

New York City , New York

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (4 reviews)

From $ 12.31

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Let’s Roam leads the way as the top app-guided adventure hunt provider! Wander through the city's most iconic landmarks and secret treasures, tackling trivia and solving thrilling challenges. Whether you're collaborating with your crew or going head-to-head, dive into a whirlwind of learning and unforgettable moments. Let’s Roam Adventure Hunts are perfect for any occasion—whether it's a casual outing, a lively bachelorette bash, a birthday celebration, or a dynamic corporate team-building escapade! Each participant selects an interactive role, ensuring every challenge is uniquely engaging. Get ready to explore, compete, and make memories that will last a lifetime!

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New York’s Iconic Central Park: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in New York City

New York City , New York

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (4 reviews)

From $ 14.99

 

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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Central Park Stolen Archives: NY Exploration Game and Tour in New York City

New York City , New York

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 7.16

 

Stroll along the iconic Museum Mile by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, reenacting the story of reenacting the role of Giada Rompicapo, a famed treasure hunter. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Up for an adventure? Highlights include: • Explore Bethesda Terrace, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Guggenheim Museum and other lesser-known places. • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch writers. • Stroll along Central Park’s only one straight road. • Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt. • Learn a tragic story of the first American supermodel. After your booking you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

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The Battery: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Bowling Green Park to Stone St in New York City

New York City , New York

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3 reviews)

From $ 14.99

 

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.

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Boho Greenwich Village: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in New York City

New York City , New York

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3 reviews)

From $ 14.99

 

Experience Greenwich Village with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Find out celebrity architect Stanford White who, after seducing the original “It Girl,” Evelyn Nesbit, was gunned down by her husband in front of a packed theater • 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 • 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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Mob Hits of Midtown: NYC Self-Guided Crime Mystery Walk in New York City

New York City , New York

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (3 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 8.13

 

Discover Midtown shady mob history by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, taking the role of someone looking to party…during prohibition. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Highlights include: • Explore Columbus Circle, Park Central Hotel, The Coffee Shop on the Corner of 7th and 55th, and other lesser-known places. • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers. • Learn about hangouts from the prohibition era. • Visit the famous locations where the American Mafia assassinated their enemies. • Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt. After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

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Manhattan Secret Societies Quest Experience in New York in New York City

New York City , New York

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (3 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 7.64

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Go on a magical walking tour in Midtown, Manhattan! Explore legends and history of some of Manhattan’s busiest streets. Follow clues and challenges to unlock secrets to tourist favorites like the Empire State Building, Grand Central Station, Rockefeller Center, or to 6 ½ Avenue, which much like Harry Potter, is something only those special enough know to exist. Are you in to uncover the wonders of New York? Highlights: Visit the Oldest Magic Shop in New York City Discover the Secret ‘Bermuda Triangle’ Located Just Here in Midtown Visit Prime Locations like the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, NY Public Library and More Explore Some of the Best Kept Secrets and Urban Legends of NYC Learn More About Local Favorites Hidden Between Prime Midtown Landmarks The city game will take you about 1 hour to complete, but there’s no time limit which will allow you to go at your own pace. You won't need a guide, just download the app, go to the starting point, and begin the adventure.

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Brooklyn’s Oasis: Audio Guide to Prospect Park in New York City

New York City , New York

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 9.99

 

Discover the hidden stories of New York City's iconic Prospect Park on this self-guided walking tour. Starting at the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial, you’ll journey through the stunning Grand Army Plaza and into the park’s serene landscapes. Along the way, you’ll uncover the park’s fascinating history, from its creation by famed architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux to its role as a Revolutionary War battlefield. Highlights include the Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch, Brooklyn’s only forest, and the picturesque Prospect Park Boathouse. This audio guide immerses you in the park’s enchanting beauty, offering a fresh perspective on one of Brooklyn’s most cherished green spaces.

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The Brooklyn Way in New York City

New York City , New York

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 9.99

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Discover two of NYC's most picturesque neighborhoods: Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO, in one epic tour! Feast your eyes on the amazing array of architectural styles along our stroll and learn about the pivotal role Brooklyn played in NYC and American history. On this tour, you will discover many hidden gems and hear interesting stories about the influential people and celebrities who have lived in Brooklyn, past and present. Learn about Brooklyn's special legacy in the fight for the human rights of liberty, justice and equality, as this is another highlight of the tour. I am also a skilled photographer and happy to capture some beautiful pictures of you and your group and there are many sweet photo opportunities along the way, especially as we walk the Brooklyn Heights Promenade. My goal is for this experience to be one of your favorite NYC memories! Appreciate the beauty and history of the Heights, the sights of DUMBO, make new friends and "spread love, it's the Brooklyn way!"

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Woodlawn Cemetery: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Gilded Age Art and Architecture in New York City

New York City , New York

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)

From $ 14.99

 

Get the most out of Woodlawn Cemetery with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Dig up scandalous stories of NYC's illustrious, eternally permanent residents • Hear from Tom Darbyshire, a Creative Director from New York’s advertising industry whose passion for juicy stories and Woodlawn Cemetery inspired him to produce this VoiceMap tour • Do it all in two-hours 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 City Self-Guided Walking Tour in New York City

New York City , New York

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 15.00

 

This is a self-guided audio tour created by Emmy-nominated writers and Emmy-winning sound designers. Meet your daily step goal while you take in stories about New York’s iconic sights, history, architecture, and pop culture. The best part is, it’s self-guided. You can take as much—or as little—time as you’d like. When you buy a ticket, you’ll download an app onto your phone. It works with both Android and iPhone. Once you download the tour, all you have to do is head to the starting tour stop!

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New York Christmas Holiday Lights Walking Tour in New York City

New York City , New York

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 20.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

This is the best Holiday tour that allows you to see every major Christmas attraction in NYC. Wether it's Macys, the Winter Village, Rockefeller Center or the duck Pond, you'll be getting the entire Christmas in NYC experience!

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Self Guided "Central Park Movie Tour" Solo Walking Tour in New York City in New York City

New York City , New York

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 6.75

 

See Central parks iconic filming locations, beautiful archways, ice rinks, hidden gems and sharing cinematic and historic stories. This is a Solo smart phone navigated tour. Go at your own pace and schedule. You'll hear immersive narration, our narrator, a posh British movie fan. Since 1908 over 200 films have been shot in Central Park making it the most filmed public park in the world. If you’ve seen ghost busters, Elf, home alone 2, Hair, Taxi or many of the other movies filmed here, Do not miss this tour.

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Falling in Love in NYC: Self-Guided Romantic Story Walk in New York City

New York City , New York

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 8.13

 

Discover the most romantic spots in New York, by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, reenacting the story of a woman trying to save her late father’s legacy. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure? Highlights include: - Explore Bethesda Terrace, The Dakota, Shakespeare & Co and other lesser-known places. - Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch writers. - Recognize date spots of your favorite fictional characters. - Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt. - See where Yoko Ono and John Lennon continue their love even after death After your booking you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

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Local Tips for New York City

Guided vs. Self-Guided Walking Tours

A guided walking tour offers expert insights, historical context, and often includes skip-the-line access to major landmarks. If you prefer flexibility, a self-guided route lets you explore New York City at your own pace using maps and mobile apps. Combining both options is ideal for a complete experience.

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