Things to do in New York City for self travelers

Explore the legendary Met, New York's and the world's major art museum, with your own in-app audio tour! The tremendous collection comprises different epochs and forms, while this tour illuminates the most glaring masterpieces. The Met continues to diversify its collection by featuring those so far underrepresented: women, artists of color, and the LGBT community. You will also browse the exhibition in the speculative Afrofuturist Period Room. The tour begins at the Egyptian Art galleries as the museum's primary draw is the world's largest collection of Egyptian treasures. Here, the iconic Temple of Dendur will mesmerize you with its grandeur and interior. Next, you will get an insight into medieval life through the Met's richest collection of Medieval and Byzantine art outside of Europe. Then, you will refocus on impressionists to see Van Gogh's "Wheat Field with Cypresses" painting, which he regarded as one of his best summer landscapes. Other famed canvases you will muse upon are by masters like Monet, Picasso, and Klimt. Finally, you will take in Rodin's deeply emotional and unsettling marble creations by contemplating 'The Tempest' sculpture. After the art-looking, you will stroll a block down Fifth Avenue to discover the Met-related trivia of the adjacent Upper East Side. Note! This tour DOES NOT include a ticket! Buy it at metmuseum.org This tour is not affiliated with the Metropolitan Museum of Art but is provided by an independent creator.

Welcome to Manhattan, New York City's living backdrop for Marvel's blockbusting comic book creations. Be ready to get a profound insight into how the entertainment plots reflect the course of history and why comics sometimes disappear from bookstores. This self-guided audio tour narrates the stories in a lively style and provides a captivating experience for comic buffs and newcomers alike. You will start the tour at the notorious Hell's Kitchen to discover historical trivia of the neighborhood where Marvel's first office was located and the first "Marvel Comics" came out. Then, you will see the Baxter Building, a.k.a. the headquarters of the mighty Fantastic Four that became Marvel's first superhero team in response to the "Justice League" by DC. Next, you will spot differences between the MetLife Building in real life and its silver screen rendering, the Tony Stark Tower, and later, the base of the Avengers family. Dwelling near the Grand Central Terminal, you will experience the grandeur of where the final battle in the namesake movie took place. After that, you will pass by the magnificent Chrysler Building and catch up with the Spider-Man character creation story. Finally, you will make it to the prestigious Tudor City area where his antagonist, supervillain The Green Goblin, used to lodge – be amazed by the price his apartment was sold afterward! Join the tour and tune into New York City's striking cinematic scenery of the iconic Marvel comics!

Welcome to New York and this bone-chilling tour that will take you through former mafia hangouts, crime scenes, and haunted buildings in the city! First, you will visit Finn Square, an area named after its resident who died in World War I that hides a terrible murder story once happened there. Next, you will see the Manhattan Detention Complex, a municipal jail, colloquially known as the Tombs, with its grim history for you to reveal. Then the tour will guide you to the heart of Little Italy, a lively neighborhood filled with cafes, restaurants, pubs, galleries, shops, and the story of the local mafia and gangs. Passing by the former Police Headquarters Building in the monumental Beaux-Arts style, you will learn about the only New York police officer ever to sit in Sing Sing prison's electric chair. Already frightening enough, but it's still not the end! Move further and find out about the devastating fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, where workers could not escape the blazing building. After that, you will get to the location of the Limelight nightclub housed in the former Episcopal church, which walls witnessed a death caused by a ritual. Finally, you will visit the location of the original Madison Square Garden, a popular event venue where one revenge ended up with three shot bullets. Join the tour, get your goosebumps ready, and start exploring the dark side of New York City! Disclaimer: disturbing content. Recommended age: 18+

Take this in-app audio tour to reveal the glorious history of the city, founded by the Dutch colonists in 1625 as New Amsterdam, to become the cultural capital of America, and the whole world! With its rustic windmill, New York once took just a few blocks of today's city, from Battery Park to Wall Street, and left a legacy of street patterns and place names that is insightful to embrace. You will start the tour at the Friendship Monument to learn the New Netherland colony foundation plot in detail. Across the road, you will see the National Museum of the American Indian, a place where Fort Amsterdam was located to defend the colony. Then, you will promenade a riverfront of the time, Pearl Street, as a Dutch settler would. Here you will see the Fraunces Tavern, the oldest building in Lower Manhattan, built in 1719. From there, you will come to the first paved street in the city, the historic Stone Street, famous for its breweries. Around the corner, you will spot the flamboyant step-gabled houses of South William Street to reimagine traditional Dutch architecture. You will be amazed by what the busy Wall Street of today once was: a humble path along the defensive wooden fence. In its line, you will be allured with the statuesque landmark, Trinity Church, once the tallest building in the city. To round up, you will walk the main road of the colony, today's Broadway, used by the Native Americans long before the Dutch arrived and chartered it.

If you have a vivid interest in history and culture but, at the same time, you do not want to miss the unique gastronomic experiences in NYC, this tour is entirely dedicated to you! You will start your walk next to Green Street Park in Soho, where you will see the world’s best collection of cast iron buildings. In Little Italy, be ready to explore a twisted but inspiring history of immigration that will show you the true origins of New York. During the tour, you will learn how the former suburb of New York became its industrial center, then an abandoned area for poor artists, and later one of the most expensive and luxurious places on the planet. The walk ends in Chinatown, but before that, you will try authentic Chinese food and understand how Chinese cuisine has taken over all of the US. The tour stops at Columbus Park, so all those who love cinema can visit the famous Five Points. Your expert guide will not forget to mention the most interesting and hidden places for your dinner and share some criminal and legendary stories about Manhattan. Although these districts are located in the very heart of the city, most people pass them by without knowing the incredible history of those places. Discover the heart of New York!

The 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City features a multifaceted and detailed exhibition that tells the story of the September 11, 2001 tragedy. The tour covers both the events leading up to the largest terrorist attack as well as those that occurred afterward. You will find yourself in an underground space where the Twin Towers once stood. Delve into the stages of designing and erecting skyscrapers that defined the external appearance of Manhattan. You will see the unique "Slurry Wall" - a structure that allowed designers in the mid-20th century to build the world's tallest buildings next to the Hudson River. Examine one of the staircases down which World Trade Center employees ran to escape the fire. Learn why a museum is a sacred place for the relatives of the victims of September 11. Special exhibitions tell the details of the lives of those who perished and dedicate themselves to the circumstances surrounding the tragic events. You can stroll between the waterfalls laid in the Twin Towers' foundations. Also, visit a neighboring park, where you will see contrasting memorials: the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, rebuilt after the attacks, and "The Sphere," which designers decided not to restore. This tour is not affiliated with the 9/11 Museum but is provided by an independent creator. The ticket is included for customer's convenience.

Just across the street from Central Park, the American Museum of Natural History represents an enormous collection of plants, minerals, meteorites, animals, fossils, dinosaurs, and human artifacts. Take this in-app audio tour of the best natural museum in the world to explore its highlights and must-sees. NOTE! This tour DOES NOT include a ticket! Buy it at www.amnh.org Enter the museum through Central Park West (upstairs) at 79th Street. The tour starts in the Theodore Roosevelt Rotunda on the 2nd floor. Here, you will witness the battle of Barosaurus and Allosaurus, take a journey through the African savannah, and meet fascinating elephants. Enforce your African experience in the Hall of African Peoples, and hear about the incredible traditions of the Pokot and the Yoruba peoples. Continue by walking down to the first floor. Here you will feel the power of nature standing by the Giant Sequoia, dive into the ocean with the blue whale, and see the mighty Alaskan brown bear. The 3rd floor will bring you to the fascinating world of reptiles and primates. You'll also visit the dwelling of the Indians and admire the iconic Moai statue. Finish the tour with the brightest experience offered by the halls of dinosaurs on the 4th floor — Tyrannosaurus, Velociraptor, Stegosaurus, and more are waiting to welcome you with their charming smiles! Note! This tour is not affiliated with the AMNH but is provided by an independent creator.

Why would someone visit a train station not for the purpose of going on a journey but solely to see the station itself? Well, if you're interested in the Grand Terminal, the answer is right here! This magnificent Beaux-Arts building happens to be one of the largest train stations worldwide, boasting a unique interior and holding great significance for New York. We cordially invite you to explore the station accompanied by an audio guide made by a local resident named Linda. Linda will provide you with a New Yorker's perspective of the Grand Terminal, focusing less on historical facts and dates but more on highlights from the most important spots and hidden gems within the station. The tour consists of approximately 15 steps and lasts for about an hour. Please keep in mind that many of the locations we discuss are not accessible to the public, as they are restricted to staff or reserved for special occasions. Nonetheless, we will talk about these secret places but also see the exquisite ceiling, elegant chandeliers, and numerous other intriguing aspects of the station. Take advantage of this opportunity. Join the tour now.

The 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City features a multifaceted and detailed exhibition that tells the story of the September 11, 2001 tragedy. The tour covers both the events leading up to the largest terrorist attack as well as those that occurred afterward. You will find yourself in an underground space where the Twin Towers once stood. Delve into the stages of designing and erecting skyscrapers that defined the external appearance of Manhattan. You will see the unique "Slurry Wall" - a structure that allowed designers in the mid-20th century to build the world's tallest buildings next to the Hudson River. Examine one of the staircases down which World Trade Center employees ran to escape the fire. Learn why a museum is a sacred place for the relatives of the victims of September 11. Special exhibitions tell the details of the lives of those who perished and dedicate themselves to the circumstances surrounding the tragic events. You can stroll between the waterfalls laid in the Twin Towers' foundations. Also, visit a neighboring park, where you will see contrasting memorials: the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, rebuilt after the attacks, and "The Sphere," which designers decided not to restore. This tour is not affiliated with the 9/11 Museum but is provided by an independent creator. The ticket is included for customer's convenience.

Step out of the hustle of New York's Fifth Avenue into the New York Public Library guided by your personal in-app audio tour! Note! Admission to the library is free—with this tour, you get audio commentary along a planned route. You can use this tour anytime during the opening hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Built in the late 1890s, the New York Library's Main Branch is a perfect example of classical architecture and a treasury of 2.5 million volumes and artifacts. The tour starts outside so you can examine all the details of this Beaux-Arts building: impressive columns, beautiful sculptures, and famous lions. Get to know their names and take a picture with these favorites of the public. Inside, you'll be carried away by the breathtaking interiors of Astor Hall. You'll be able to visit the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library's Treasures and hear the stories behind artifacts such as Thomas Jefferson's handwritten copy of the Declaration of Independence, the Gutenberg Bible dating 1450, Charles Dicken's desk, and more. Next, ascend to the 3rd floor to hear the story of the McGraw Rotunda and marvel at its stunning murals celebrating the history of the written word. Holders of the Library Card may visit the iconic Rose Main Reading Room with its authentic atmosphere. Finish the tour in the shades of Bryant Park. There's always something interesting going around! This tour is not affiliated with the NYPL and is provided by an independent creator.