New York Public Library In-App Audio Tour: Exploring Treasures & Hidden Details

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Audio tour
Audio tour in English
Route length: 1 mile
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Duration 1h - 1h 30m
Audio tours on your smartphone
After purchase, you will receive the link to download the app to take this tour
Control your experience
With the in-app audio guide, you decide when to start, pause, and finish your tour
No internet is required
All audio tours and tickets can be downloaded to your device anytime

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  • You'll receive a self-guided audio tour right after booking
  • Explore the New York's fundamental landmark with your own in-app audio tour
  • Get carried away by opulent Beaux Arts architecture and interiors where millions of books reside
  • Meet the two lions "guarding" the Library, and see where Ghostbusters and Spider-Man were filmed
  • Feel the authentic atmospehere of classical and modern reading rooms
  • Visit the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library's Treasures with its unique artifacts
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.

What's included

  • Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
  • Step-by-step navigation through the library halls
  • Tips on how to get to the Rose Main Reading Room
  • Earphones not included — bring your own
  • Free Library Card to get to some areas closed for tourists (apply on site)
  • Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
  • In-person tour guide

Places you will visit

New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
5th Avenue, 476, Manhattan
Bryant Park
Брайант-парк, Manhattan

Attractions on the route

Download the app and the digital audio tour on your smartphone before the visit. You will find recommendations on how to get to the staring point in the first step of the tour. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please email us at support@wegotrip.com.
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