4 New York City Audio Tours Worth the Walk

1.An Epic Scavenger Hunt: New York City Central Park Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 244 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $14Our pick

Explore Central Park with the Let’s Roam app, solving location-based questions and photo challenges at the Swedish Cottage, Alice in Wonderland, Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, and more. This private, self-guided hunt lasts about 90 minutes and suits families, coworkers, and friends who want flexible timing.

“Could not find the pick up point and no communication what so ever, we missed the scavenger hunt all together”

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2.Skyline Night Bus Audio Narrated Tour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 138 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Ride an open-top bus through Manhattan at night, passing Times Square, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Brooklyn Bridge, Wall Street, One World Trade Center, and the riverfront. Pre-recorded narration is offered in 11 languages, with headphones included.

“They don't leave on time, bad customer service, no heat on the bus. Took three hours to get back in to town.”

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3.NYC: Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided or Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 56 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

Choose a two-hour guided, private, or self-guided visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Guides such as Alex, Jesse, Manny, and Raimundo focus on major paintings, artifacts, and museum highlights. Your ticket also allows same-day entry to The Met Cloisters.

“We had an amazing time with guide Alex! He was very knowledgeable and guided us through the expansive museum. There is no way you could visit this museum without a guide or someone who knows the exhibits joining you. We enjoyed the tour and he stayed awhile after to ensure we found our way to where we wanted to spend more time in the museum.”

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4.PRIVATE New York Ground Zero Always Remember Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45Top rated

Walk Ground Zero with a native New York guide who has a personal connection to 9/11. In 90 minutes, you’ll visit St. Paul’s Chapel, the Oculus, One World Trade Center, O’Hara’s, Liberty Park, and the Memorial pools. Dana is one guide associated with this experience.

“Dana is the guide you want for this experience—highly recommend! No one can bring alive the sites and moments surrounding the events of 9/11 like a native New Yorker with a very personal connection to this historic & tragic event in history. We’d go with Dana again!”

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