Is the Midtown Express 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 Midtown Express tour take?

About 1 h for 3 stops, including time at each stop.

Where does the Midtown Express tour start and finish?

It starts at Times Square and finishes at Central Park Gapstow.

Which languages is the narration in?

English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, with natural-sounding synthetic voices.

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Midtown Express: free self-guided audio tour of New York

Midtown Express is a free self-guided audio walking tour of New York, United States: 3 stops in about 1 h. 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	3
Duration	about 1 h, including time at each stop
Difficulty	Easy
Distance	about 1.6 km in straight lines between the stops (a little more on foot)
Start	Times Square
Finish	Central Park Gapstow
Price	Free (some sights charge their own entry ticket)
Languages	English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese

Times Square, Rock and Central Park in 1 hour

The stops, in order

Times SquareWelcome to Times Square, the vibrant epicenter of New York City, often hailed as the 'Crossroads of the World.' This iconic junction, illuminated day and night by colossal LED screens, symbolizes the tireless energy of the metropolis. Did you know that these massive billboards consume as much electricity daily as a city of 160,000 people? Every New Year's Eve, over a million people gather right here to watch the famous crystal ball drop from One Times…
Rockefeller Center↳ 578 m from the previous stop (straight line)This 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.
Central Park Gapstow↳ 1.0 km from the previous stop (straight line)Welcome to Central Park, a 340-hectare masterpiece of landscape architecture, entirely man-made since 1858. You are standing near Gapstow Bridge, one of the park's most photogenic bridges, which offers a perfect reflection of Midtown Manhattan’s towering skyscrapers in the pond below. This peaceful haven welcomes over 42 million visitors each year, providing an essential breath of fresh air amidst the surrounding concrete jungle.

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 Midtown Express.
Start whenever you like: the app guides you to Times Square 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 Midtown Express 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 Midtown Express tour take?: About 1 h for 3 stops, including time at each stop.
Where does the Midtown Express tour start and finish?: It starts at Times Square and finishes at Central Park Gapstow.
Which languages is the narration in?: English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, with natural-sounding synthetic voices.