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Complete New York: free self-guided audio tour of New York
Complete New York is a free self-guided audio walking tour of New York, United States: 7 stops in about 2 h 20. The Itinerarly app walks you from one stop to the next and plays a short narrated story when you arrive, in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.
| Stops | 7 |
|---|---|
| Duration | about 2 h 20, including time at each stop |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Distance | about 15.0 km in straight lines between the stops (a little more on foot) |
| Start | Battery Park |
| Finish | Rockefeller Center |
| Price | Free (some sights charge their own entry ticket) |
| Languages | English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese |
The ultimate NYC tour
The stops, in order
- Battery ParkWelcome to Battery Park, one of Manhattan’s most history-laden green spaces, located at the very southern tip of the island. This is the primary departure point for ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Imagine that this very site witnessed the arrival of over 12 million immigrants between 1892 and 1954, all seeking a better life in America.
- Brooklyn BridgeYou are looking at the Brooklyn Bridge, one of the world's most iconic engineering marvels. Completed in 1883, it was the first suspension bridge to use steel cables and stood as the world's longest at the time of its opening. Its history is a tale of incredible family determination: following the death of designer John Roebling and the illness of his son Washington, it was Emily Roebling who supervised the completion of the project for over a decade.
- One World Trade CenterThis is One World Trade Center, the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere. Its symbolic height of 1,776 feet (541 meters) commemorates the year of American independence. Often called the 'Freedom Tower,' this state-of-the-art, high-security building dominates the redesigned skyline of Lower Manhattan.
- 9/11 MemorialYou are standing at the 9/11 Memorial, a sacred space of reflection and tribute located precisely where the Twin Towers once stood. The two reflecting pools, featuring the largest man-made waterfalls in North America, fill the exact footprints of the fallen towers. The names of the 2,977 victims are engraved in bronze around the edges, with a white rose placed by memorial staff on each victim's name on their birthday.
- Met MuseumWelcome to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, affectionately known as 'The Met'—one of the largest and most prestigious art museums in the world. Located on Fifth Avenue at the edge of Central Park, it houses over two million works spanning 5,000 years of human history. As you explore its labyrinthine galleries, you will discover the majestic Temple of Dendur—brought in its entirety from Egypt—an unforgettable collection of Renaissance masterpieces, and one…
- Belvedere CastleThis is Belvedere Castle, a whimsical neo-Gothic structure perched upon the highest rock in Central Park. Built in 1869 by Calvert Vaux, it was originally designed as a 'folly'—an ornamental lookout without windows or doors, meant purely for enjoying the views and the breeze. Since 1919, it has served as the official weather station for the park.
- Rockefeller CenterThis is Rockefeller Center, a majestic Art Deco architectural complex envisioned by the Rockefeller family during the Great Depression. Often described as a 'city within a city,' it is world-famous for its giant Christmas tree and its iconic ice rink, which opened in 1936. By heading up to 'Top of the Rock,' you'll enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the Empire State Building and the vast greenery of Central Park.
How to take this tour
- Install the free Itinerarly app on iPhone or Android and create a free account.
- Open Guided tours, choose New York, then Complete New York.
- Start whenever you like: the app guides you to Battery Park and the story plays when you arrive at each stop.
Other audio tours of New York
Planning a whole day? See one day in New York.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Complete New York tour in New York free?
- Yes. It is one of 3 free self-guided audio tours of New York in the Itinerarly app. Some sights charge their own entry ticket.
- How long does the Complete New York tour take?
- About 2 h 20 for 7 stops, including time at each stop.
- Where does the Complete New York tour start and finish?
- It starts at Battery Park and finishes at Rockefeller Center.
- Which languages is the narration in?
- English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, with natural-sounding synthetic voices.