The Battery: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Bowling Green Park to Stone St
Overview
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.
What's Included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Food/Drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Transportation
Meeting Location
Broadway &
Whitehall Street, New York, NY 10004, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Stone Street
New York, NY 10004, USA
The tour ends on Stone Street.
What To Expect
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Bowling Green (pass by)
The Battery (pass by)
Korean War Veterans Memorial (pass by)
American Merchant Marines Memorial (pass by)
Castle Clinton National Monument (pass by)
The Immigrants (pass by)
East Coast Memorial (pass by)
SeaGlass Carousel (pass by)
Peter Minuit Plaza (pass by)
Fraunces Tavern (pass by)
Stone Street (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-110804P446
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool NYC customers.
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- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS.
- Lifetime access to this tour in English.
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
- Food/Drink.
- Smartphone and headphones.
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route.
- Transportation.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Battery: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Bowling Green Park to Stone St is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Battery: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Bowling Green Park to Stone St will be included in your confirmation email from Cool NYC. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Food/Drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
