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New York  Audio Tours

Immerse yourself in the symphony of stories that make New York City so captivating.

Gesso was created for explorers who find joy in life's hidden gems - from the abstract sidewalk carvings in SoHo, to the rhythmic symphony of local chatter in Prospect Park. Our self-guided audio tours invite you to explore and connect with New York's diverse neighborhoods, all at your own pace. 

Uncover the hip and historic streets of Williamsburg or travel through time at Rockefeller Center. Wherever you choose to explore, we hope you take the time to observe and absorb all the little details that make each neighborhood unique.

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While listening to your audio guide in this self-guided audio tour, explore the lovely city of New York and visit some of the world's most famous sights!

• With this self-guided audio tour, you will explore the lovely city of New York and be enthralled by its splendor.
• Get access to new walking routes throughout the city with the help of the unique navigational feature of the audio!
• As you pass by the Empire State Building, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Statue of Liberty, immerse yourself in the city's culture and history!
• Take a break whenever you'd like, then listen to your audio commentary to learn about the popular tourist attractions.
• As you explore NYC in your own way, capture some of your favorite moments from the top picture sites.
• Unlimited access to all self-guided features
• Unlimited use for the duration of your stay
• English audio commentary
• Mobile Device
• Entry to Attractions
• Public Transportation Tickets

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your Experience

Discover the city of New York in this self-guided audio tour and be enthralled by its uniqueness and beauty. You'll be introduced to several walking routes in the city using the unique navigational feature, which will help you get to know the city better. As you walk by notable attractions such as the Empire State Building, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Statue of Liberty, and Central Park, dive into the city's history and culture!

Listen to your audio commentary to learn about the city's prominent tourist sites and discover some of the city's top spots! Take as many breaks as you wish, then use your new walking routes to locate some of the best photo places and make some unforgettable memories!

Know Before You Go

Important information.

• This tour is pram/stroller accessible.
• The audio guide can be accessed from iOS and Android devices.

Sites Covered

• Empire State Building
• Metropolitan Museum of Art
• Statue of Liberty
• Central Park
• One World Trade Centre
• Times Square
• The 9/11 Memorial
• Rockefeller Centre
• Brooklyn Bridge
• The Museum of Modern Art
• American Museum of Natural History
• Chrysler Building
• Madison Square Garden
• Radio City Music Hall
• Madison Square Park
• The personal audio guide can be used at any time during the day.
• Your visit to specific attractions will depend on their operating hours.
• Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
• You will receive access to the audio guide which can be downloaded on your smartphone.
• Start the audio on your device as you visit attractions at your own convenience.

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New York City GPS Audio Tour 4+

Self-guided gps narrated tours, david kneynsberg llc.

• 4.7 • 14 Ratings
• Offers In-App Purchases

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Welcome to the GPS-enabled offline walking tour of New York City! This comprehensive walking tour of New York City takes you past top Manhattan sights like Grand Central, Empire State Building, Times Square, Broadway, Rockefeller Center, the Chrysler Building, and more. See everything that NYC has to offer with this walking tour! Are you ready to turn your phone into a personal tour guide? This app offers a fully-guided experience - just like a local giving you a personalized, turn-by-turn, fully-guided tour. ■ NYC Highlights Explore iconic Manhattan - including Grand Central, Empire State Building, Times Square, Broadway, Fifth Ave, Rockefeller Plaza, the Chrysler Building, and more. The tour includes NYC’s most popular sightseeing locations: ■ Columbus Circle ■ 7th Avenue/Central Park ■ Carnegie Hall ■ Russian Tea Room ■ The Ritz Carlton ■ The Plaza ■ Pulitzer Fountain ■ Fifth Ave (Apple Store, Bergdorf, Louis Vuitton, Trump Tower) ■ St. Regis ■ St. Patrick's Cathedral ■ Saks Fifth Ave (Christmas Display) ■ The Rink at Rockefeller Center ■ NBC Studios ■ Radio City Music Hall ■ Broadway ■ Times Square ■ Bryant Park ■ Chrysler Building ■ Grand Central Terminal ■ Library Way ■ New York Public Library ■ Empire State Building APP FEATURES: ■ Plays automatically The app knows where you are and which direction you are heading, and plays audio automatically about the things you are seeing, plus stories and tips and advice. Simply follow the GPS map & the routing line. ■ Fascinating stories Be immersed in an engaging, accurate, and entertaining story about each point of interest. The stories are professionally narrated and prepared by local guides. Most stops also have additional stories that you can optionally choose to hear. ■ Works offline No data, cellular or even wireless network connection needed while taking the tour. Download over Wi-Fi/Data Network before your tour. ■ Freedom of travel No scheduled tour timings, no crowded groups, and no rush to move along past stops that interest you. You have total freedom to skip ahead, linger, and take as many photos as you’d like. ■ Award-winning platform The app developers received the famous “Laurel Award” from the Newport Mansions, who use it for over a million tours/year. FREE DEMO vs FULL ACCESS: Check out the totally free demo to get an idea of what this tour is all about. If you like it, purchase the tour to get full access to all of the stories. QUICK TIPS: ■ Download ahead of time, over data or WiFi. ■ Be sure the phone battery is fully charged, or take an external battery pack. NEW TOURS! ■ Central Park Explore NYC’s iconic park! Walk along The Mall, visit Bethesda Fountain, and stop by John Lennon’s memorial. You can choose to do the full 3-hour, 3-mile walking tour, or take some shortcuts to cut it down to 1 hour. ■ Grand Central Terminal Discover the hidden secrets of the most famous train station in the country. Marvel at the vaulted ceiling constellations, Whispering Galleries, and ostentatious grandeur. ■ Wall Street Discover the heart of downtown Manhattan’s Financial District - Wall Street, the Charging Bull, One World Trade, and more. ■ Battery Park Walk through Battery Park while discovering it’s poignant monuments, rich immigration history, and stunning views of the Statue of Liberty. ■ DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights: Discover Dumbo and Brooklyn Heights as well as the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, and iconic Brooklyn eateries. Just download the app and get started! NOTE: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. This app uses your location service and GPS tracking feature to allow real-time tracking of your route.

Version 2.1

New tours added! The latest update includes bug fixes and enhancements. Supports AirPods Control. Content additions.

Ratings and Reviews

Fantastic... easy choice.

Was very easy to use. Would easily recommend to anyone. A very very easy way to tour the top sights of NYC without spending $$$ or joining a group. Only two small downsides - my phone was low on battery by the end and my GPS was not accurate when near Grand Central. Everything else worked flawlessly.

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We're so glad you enjoyed the tour! Thanks for the review!

Top of the line - very interesting stories

Excellent app. So, well done. Each story had something to learn. GPS in some area was not strong but the line on the map was useful. No need for a guide or a bus tour. This is better.

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The developer, David Kneynsberg LLC , indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

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Information

• NYC combo Tour Guide $19.99
• Midtown Manhattan Tour Guide $4.99
• Central Park Audio Guide $9.99
• Wall Street Tour Guide $4.99
• Battery Park Tour Guide $4.99
• Brooklyn Audio Tour Guide $4.99
• Grand Central Terminal Tour $4.99
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Self guided audio tour.

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Immediately take advantage of our unique navigation functionality which makes self-guiding easy, with plenty of suggested walking routes to explore. Find yourself immersed in the culture and history of the city, as you approach iconic landmarks including the Empire State Building, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Statue of Liberty and Central Park.

Don’t forget to tune into your audio commentary to hear all about the tourist hotspots, or take a break whenever you fancy to suit your own schedule. When you’re ready, plan your next walking route, pinpoint your favourite sights and source the best photo hotspots, as you continue your exploration of New York City, the Vox City way!

Inclusions & exclusions

What you get:  ✔️ Unlimited access to all self-guided features ✔️ Unlimited use for the duration of your stay  ✔️ English audio commentary

What you don’t get: ✖️ Mobile Device ✖️ Headphones ✖️ Entry to Attractions ✖️ Public Transportation Tickets

Highlights across the tour include:

⚬ Empire State Building  ⚬ Metropolitan Museum of Art ⚬ Statue of Liberty  ⚬ Central Park ⚬ One World Trade Centre ⚬ Times Square ⚬ The 9/11 Memorial ⚬ Rockefeller Centre ⚬ Brooklyn Bridge ⚬ The Museum of Modern Art ⚬ American Museum of Natural History ⚬ Chrysler Building ⚬ Madison Square Garden ⚬ Radio City Music Hall ⚬ Madison Square Park ⚬ 5th Avenue

Know before you go

⚬ This tour includes English audio commentary ⚬ This tour requires you to use your own mobile device and headphones at all times; further download instructions can be found on your voucher ⚬ Please note, this product is non-refundable and non-amendable, however you may redeem it at a time that suits you best

Frequently Ask Questions

What is a self-guided tour?

A self-guided tour is a type of tour where visitors explore a destination on their own using an audio guide or a map. Unlike a guided tour, visitors are not led by a tour guide and are free to choose their own pace and explore the sights that interest them the most. Self-guided tours offer more flexibility and freedom to visitors. They are a popular option for those who prefer to explore a destination independently. 

Is a Walking Tour suitable for all ages?

The walking tour is suitable for all ages, but keep in mind that it involves a fair amount of walking and standing, so participants should be able to walk for at least 2.5 hours. Additionally, wearing comfortable walking shoes and bringing a water bottle can help ensure that you're comfortable throughout the tour

What is a Multilingual Audio tour?

A multilingual audio tour is a type of tour that provides visitors with audio guides in multiple languages. Visitors can use headphones to listen to the audio guide as they explore a destination, with the audio guide providing information about the sights, history, and culture of the area. The audio guides are typically pre-recorded and offer visitors the option to choose their preferred language.

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The app was really easy to use, and we were able to navigate through the city with ease thanks to the interactive maps and location-based information.

The app was really easy to use, and we were able to navigate through the New York city with ease thanks to the interactive maps and location-based information.

As a first-time visitor to New York, the Vox City app was an essential app in my exploration of the city. The audio guide provided insightful information about the iconic landmarks and neighborhoods, making my trip all the more enriching.

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NYC Audio Guided Walking Tours

Welcome to Subway City Walks, for people who like to get out and explore the city on foot. All you need is a smart phone, headphones and a good pair of walking shoes. These tours include audio narration for each point of interest and instructions for how to get there, so no need to look at at map as you walk along. Just click a link below to select a tour and you’re off to adventure!

Lower Manhattan

Bowling Green and Battery Park

Civic Center and World Trade Center

South Street Seaport Historic District

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Reserve Your Spot with Confidence! Full Refunds with 24 Hrs Notice. Reschedule at any point, even after tour, if space allows!

New York Walking Tours

See our Calendar Below for All Tours, as well as Things to Do & Travel Tips

Featured tours.

• Ghosts of Greenwich Village

Ghosts of Greenwich Village Highlights

• The Hanging Elm : Discover the macabre history behind The Hanging Elm, where the spirits of the unfortunate still linger, sharing their stories from beyond.
• Triangle Shirtwaist Factory : Understand the tragic events that unfolded at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, where the echoes of the past still resonate with sorrow and pain.
• Mark Twain's House of Death : Walk in the footsteps of literary legend Mark Twain and visit his haunted home, where his spectral presence fuels the imagination and sends shivers down your spine.
• Emma Lazarus' House : Explore the former residence of Emma Lazarus, the poet whose spirit is said to still roam the halls, inspiring and haunting visitors alike.
• Hidden Cemetery at Congregation Shearith Isreal : Uncover the secrets of the Hidden Cemetery, where the past meets the present in a hauntingly beautiful intersection of history and mystery.
• Jefferson Market Library: Wave to the friendly woman who smiles and then fades away at this former courthouse and site of an old jail.
• Cherry Lane Theatre : Experience the eerie allure of the Cherry Lane Theatre, where ghostly inhabitants are said to perform for an audience of the afterlife.
• House of Mayor Jimmy Walker: where the former mayor's ghost is rumored to be still living out his flamboyant life.

Midtown Manhattan: Times Square & Skyscrapers

Midtown manhattan: times square & skyscrapers highlights.

• Times Square:  Start your adventure at the vibrant crossroads of the world. Times Square's bright lights and towering billboards are a sight to behold, making it one of the most photographed spots in the city.
• Bryant Park : Take a leisurely stroll through Bryant Park, an urban oasis nestled amidst skyscrapers. Enjoy the lush green space and perhaps catch a glimpse of local artists and performers.
• New York Public Library : Next, we stop outside the New York Public Library, an architectural marvel and a treasure trove of knowledge. Meet Lord Leo and Lady Luxor, the two lions who guard the famous stairs.
• Fifth Avenue:  See the famous avenue renowned for its upscale shops, historic landmarks, and iconic sights. A shopping paradise and a cultural landmark all rolled into one.
• Chrysler Building : Marvel at the art deco elegance of the Chrysler Building, one of New York's most recognizable skyscrapers. Its distinctive spire makes it a quintessential part of the city's skyline.
• MetLife Building : Formerly known as the Pan Am Building, the MetLife Building is another towering structure that epitomizes the architectural grandeur of New York City.
• Grand Central Terminal : Step inside the majestic Grand Central Terminal, where the celestial ceiling and opulent architecture will leave you in awe. It's not just a transportation hub but a historic landmark teeming with stories of the past.
• Park Avenue : Travel along the iconic Park Avenue, lined with luxurious apartments and renowned corporate headquarters. This avenue is synonymous with affluence and style.
• St. Patrick's Cathedral : Visit the magnificent St. Patrick's Cathedral, a stunning example of neo-Gothic architecture. Its serene ambiance and intricate details make it a must-see landmark.
• Rockefeller Center : Conclude your tour at Rockefeller Center, a hub of entertainment and culture. Whether it's ice skating in winter or enjoying the panoramic city views from the Top of the Rock, there's something for everyone.

• Across the Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO

Across the Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO Highlights

Optional Ferry Excursion:

For an added adventure, choose our optional ferry excursion. Start your tour with a picturesque ferry ride from Manhattan to Brooklyn, accompanied by your guide.

Explore DUMBO:

Discover the charming district of DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass). Once a manufacturing and industrial district, economic change sapped the area of its economic strength, leaving large and vacant factory lofts as attractive destinations for artists starving for large and affordable living space.

Manhattan Bridge View:

Marvel at the unparalleled views of the Manhattan Bridge. This scenic spot is a perfect backdrop for your travel photos.

TimeOut Market:

Walk through TimeOut Market, a bustling modern food hall in a historic warehouse.

Jane’s Carousel:

Take a moment to enjoy Jane’s Carousel, a beautifully restored carousel offering a touch of nostalgia and fun.

Walk Across the Brooklyn Bridge:

The highlight of your adventure will be a breathtaking stroll across the historic Brooklyn Bridge. Enjoy panoramic views of Manhattan and Brooklyn, capturing stunning photos along the way.

Welcome to Tours by Foot, offering small-group New York walking tours, including food tours.

Our tours are led by experienced and real New Yorkers who are the most highly rated in the city. Don't take our word for it, check our review section to see what actual tour guests think about the service we provide.

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A 32-min condensed video version of our Central Park Tour

WALKING TOURS

This is a city of neighborhoods and we focus on tours designed to show you what the Big Apple is made of.

Walking tours are our specialty, and we offer a number of daily and weekly, guided, walks of NYC.

You can browse our tours by clicking the links below, scrolling through our public tours calendar, or going to our booking page to see what we have available.

Some tours focus on single neighborhoods, and some combine parts of several.

Food and night tours are detailed in their respective sections, but you can find them on the calendar below.

We also offer dozens of  self-guided tours as well as audio tours .

We have over 6000 reviews with a 5 out of 5 stars rating. Read the reviews for yourself.

Daily (and Almost Daily) Scheduled Tours

• SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown
• 3 Hour Downtown Manhattan (Financial District, Soho, Little Italy & Chinatown)
• Bushwick Graffiti and Street Art
• Central Park tours
• Greenwich Village Tours
• 6 Hour Downtown Combined 
• Midtown Manhattan
• Lower Manhattan

NOTE: For the holiday season, we run special daily tours

• Midtown Manhattan Holiday Lights Tour
• Dyker Heights Brooklyn Lights Tour
• NYC Christmas Movie Tours

Weekly Tours (Tours that run 1 - 3 times a week)

• Central Park
• Grand Central Terminal
• Graffiti and Street Art Tours
• Manhattan Street Art and Pop Culture
• Williamsburg Street Art
• Rockefeller Center
• Alternative New York
• Meatpacking District, Little Island and High Line
• NYC Shopping Experience
• World Trade Center 
• Midtown Manhattan Night
• Greenwich Village Food Tour
• Lower East Side Food Tour
• Chinatown and Little Italy Food
• East Village Food

Our New York tours are also great for meeting fellow travelers and making new friends.

Our guests come from all over the world, which means that the questions asked by our tour guides reflect many different perspectives and contribute to more enriching experiences for our guests.

We offer over 30 different NYC tours .

OTHER TOURS

There are other ways to explore New York City! Read our guides to the various bus, bike, and boat tours.

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Be sure to consider one of our pay-what-you-wish New York City food tours .

With competitors charging anywhere from $45-$65 for their food tours, a food tour experience is often out of reach for most travelers.

There is so much good food at affordable prices; there's no need to be forced to pay so much money.

Our two most popular and regularly scheduled guided tour options are:

We also offer weekly food tours of the East Village ,  Manhattan's Chinatown , and Williamsburg Brooklyn , as well as free self-guided food tours so that you can experience the flavors of the city at your own pace.

Since we do not offer any of our food tours on a daily basis, we have also included the food tour schedules of other companies that we trust.

AUDIO AND SELF-GUIDED TOURS

If you can’t fit any of our tours into your schedule, check out  our anytime audio tours , where you will find several of our most popular tours narrated by Tours by Foot tour guides.

These audio tours go deeper than our self-guided maps and allow you to enjoy our guided tours whenever they fit your schedule.  We are constantly adding new audio tours to our collection.

Listen to a sample of our Lower Manhattan Tour (an archaeological site of old New Amsterdam)

Available Tours:

• 9/11 Memorial and World Trade Center
• Greenwich Village
• Times Square
• Food Tour of Greenwich Village
• Little Italy and Nolita
• The Brooklyn Bridge (in both English and Spanish versions)
• The High Line

New York doesn't have to be expensive if you know how to avoid paying too much.

We know a thing or two about saving money from our pay-what-you-like guided walking tours, audio tours, and free self-guided tours.

If you are even considering visiting two of NYC's top attractions, say the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty, you must read our post reviewing the top tourist attraction passes .

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Reviews From Our Guests

We don't like to toot our own horn too much, but if you're wondering just how much travelers and locals enjoy our free walking tours, you need look no further than our New York City Travel Tips group on Facebook.

As you can see, Gina shares her experience with us and some pictures from the tour. This is really helpful for getting a sense of what to expect when you join us!

Gina notes something quite important: we usually don't have a limit on how much you should tip. Any tips are welcome.

If you're curious about our food tours, Yvonne offers several pictures that give you a pretty good idea of the kinds of food you can expect to enjoy.

Our audio tours are also quite popular, and Kelly notes that the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour was particularly useful.

If you can't manage to join us for a fully guided tour, these audio guides are an excellent alternative that can allow you to explore at your own pace.

Please read our New York City Travel Tips group on Facebook for even more opinions and advice about our tours.

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The 27 Best Walking Tours of NYC (Ranked & Sorted)!

Among the most popular ways to experience the Big Apple are guided walking tours, which offer something for everyone. Here I show you the best walking food tours , street art walking tours , the best  Hamilton Musical Walking Tour , Haunted Walking Tours and (of course) the best walking tours through neighborhoods like Soho, Chinatown, the Lower East Side or the Theatre District.

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The choice is huge and unfortunately not every tour is really worth the money. All walking tours that made it to our best list are really really good! Many of them we have done ourselves (several times) – which ones we show you here in our personal recommendations .

New are Self Guided Walking Tours , where you can explore the city at your own pace and at any time of day, private walking tours  and last but not least, here is an overview of free walking tours .

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The Best Walking Tours of NYC

01 A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour

The A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour is a combination of sightseeing tour, bus and walking tour. It starts not far from Union Square Park in Manhattan: with your New York guide you drive to Brooklyn to get to know one of the most important neighborhoods like  Sunset Park, DUMBO, Bay Ridge and also Coney Island. 

On this sightseeing tour you will learn where movies like Goodfellas, Once Upon in America or Annie Hall were filmed and you will stop at two of the best pizzerias in Brooklyn. Because pizza and New York simply belong together!

02 Best of Brooklyn Walking Tour

Brooklyn is known for its good pizzas and great coffee. You can go on a journey of discovery through different countries like you can in hardly any other borough. There are many different cultures that have brought their recipes from home to the Big Apple. This Food on Foot tour offers the best of everything: from savory to sweet, from European variations to Mexico and Asia.

03 Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO Walking Tour

Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and learn about the exciting and dramatic history of this world-famous New York City neighborhood, all while enjoying breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. On the other side of the Brooklyn Bridge you will discover DUMBO, a newly popular and up and coming part of Brooklyn. 

Meeting point is 52 Chambers Street in front of the Tweed Courthouse.

04 Chinatown and Little Italy Food Fest

Explore the flavors and traditions of  New York’s Chinatown and Little Italy during this exciting food tour. You’ll leave with a full stomach and lots of interesting information about the history and culture of these two neighborhoods.

05 Food on Foot Tours

This is one of the best ways to discover the culinary highlights of NYC! Taking you around the city to explore the best of the best in terms of food, this award winning tour is an excellent way to explore the taste of different areas of NYC.

06 Gangsters and Ghosts Tour in NYC

Immerse yourself in the rich history of New York City with an intriguing Gangsters and Ghosts walking tour. Join your guide for a unique journey into the city’s past, exploring its infamous crimes, notorious gangsters, clandestine deals, and haunted structures. Meander through a variety of downtown neighborhoods, including Little Italy, Chinatown, and the West Village, as you soak up chilling tales of spirits and mobsters. Experience downtown Manhattan’s history on this one-of-a-kind tour, gain insightful knowledge about local history from your guide, and explore several neighborhoods all in one fascinating journey.

07 Hamilton Musical Walking Tour

Did you know that Alexander Hamilton spent most of his life in New York? He is the main character in the musical “Hamilton”, which is one of the most successful shows on Broadway (it won 16 Tony Awards!). This Walking Tour will take you to the most important stages of his life and show you which spots have made an impact on the story. 

Highlights of the Walking Tour include many important historical sites such as Thomas Jefferson’s home, Kings College and Trinity Church. It’s the perfect tour for anyone looking to get in the mood for an evening on Broadway – and for all fans of the musical “Hamilton.”

08 High Line and Chelsea Small Group Tour

This is the most popular walking tour along the High Line, starting in the Meatpacking District at the Whitney Museum, running through Chelsea and ending at Hudson Yards. The High Line is my personal favorite park in NYC and always worth a visit. I find the High Line and Chelsea Small Group Tour really exciting because you get told the history and significance to New York. Your guide will tell you many secrets that the High Line, the Chelsea Market and the Meatpacking District has to offer.

For me personally, this tour is one of the best walking tours in NYC ever, because you see a lot of the old and the new New York City. That’s what makes this district so interesting for me!

09 High Line Park and Greenwich Village Food Tour

This walking tour through Greenwich Village and Chelsea is one of the best food tours New York City has to offer! Because in this part of the city there are many wonderful little food spots that you must discover. 

In addition, you will learn many exciting anecdotes about the High Line, which connects the Hudson Yards with the Meatpacking District. This former elevated railway line was saved from demolition due to an initiative and is now one of the most popular sights in New York. All the more reason to book this awesome walking tour!

10 High Line, Chelsea & Meatpacking Tour

Go on a fun adventure in New York’s only park above street level- the Highline. Experience the Chelsea neighborhood from a whole new vantage point and find out more about the history of the famous Meatpacking District including how it developed into one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the world.

11 New York City Slavery and Underground Railroad Tour

Learn more about the dramatic history of slavery and its connection to the New York subway. Listen to the stories of those New Yorkers who risked their lives and property to help others escape. During this Walking Tour you will gollow the NYC Freedom Trail, and learn how a group of brave men and women forged the network that became the Underground Railroad. View the former city stations that were included on the Underground Railroad, and discover how New Yorkers risked their lives to help people escape slavery.

12 New York: Central Park Movie Sites Walking Tour

On the tour she passes countless locations of TV series and movies: feeds the pigeons like Macaulay Culkin in Home Alone 2, takes pictures in front of the Wollman Rink, as seen in Serendipity, and visits the Boathouse Café, where Harry and Sally have already sat. Also on the tour are locations from comedies such as Date Night – Gangster for a Night, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Gossip Girl, Ghostbusters and more.

13 NYC Lower East Side Food and Culture Small-Group Tour

This is a really unique walking tour in NYC that will introduce you to the wonderful Lower East Side. The Lower East Side Food and Culture Tour shows you the many lovely little delis, Jewish specialties, bakeries and everything that makes up the soul of the city. 

You’ll visit places that are an important part of the community, having operated in the same spot for generations. You’ll get a glimpse of authentic life and become part of the real New York. 

With nearly 300 positive reviews, it’s the most popular walking tour in New York of them all!

14 NYC Lower East Side Walking and Food Tour

The Lower East Side is still an absolute insider tip among the neighborhoods of New York City and a part of Lower Manhattan that I love to visit. There are countless authentic bars and delis, some of which have been family-owned for more than 100 years and are thus an important part of the community.  

The NYC Lower East Side Walking and Food Tour deals exactly with these small spots and stores and is therefore a TOP Thing to do for foodies!

15 NYC Private Walking Tour

If you are traveling as a family or small group and already know exactly what you want to see in New York City, then this private walking tour with Oli is a great option. Here you can let a New York guide show you the best parts of the city and sights from a local’s point of view. You can decide individually which attractions you want to see, because together with Oli you can build your perfect itinerary!

As a bonus, you can even be picked up directly from your hotel, so that the sightseeing program starts directly from your accommodation. And the best part? I personally know Oliver and can only recommend him to you: he loves New York and you will notice that 200% during your tour with him!

16 Radio City Music Hall Stage Door Tour

The Stage Door tour is great for everyone who is interested in theatre and the entertaining arts. Find out everything about the Rockettes and their history as well as a lot of behind the scenes information about the Radio City Music Hall.

17 Soho, Little Italy & Chinatown Walking Tour

Now known for their many excellent restaurants, shops and tourism, Manhattan’s SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown neighborhoods offer the most varied stories of New York City. Take a 2-hour tour with a local guide and discover hidden gems and 19th century buildings.

18 Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island: 4-Hour Guided Tour

Enjoy a guided tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. You will have reserved access to the ferry to get to the statue and then you can explore these 2 major attractions with a 4 hour guided tour.

19 Statue of Liberty Pedestal, Ellis Island & Pre-Ferry Tour

A 30-minute English-language guided tour of Battery Park followed by a transfer to the Statue of Liberty with a German audio guide and guaranteed admission to the base of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

20 The Secrets of Grand Central Terminal

The Secrets of Grand Central Terminal Walking Tour not only shows you the most important parts of New York’s famous train station, but focuses on the secrets and special features that only a New York guide would know. Did you know that there is a hidden tennis court in Grand Central Terminal? Or that the painting of the ceiling is mirror-inverted? You will learn much more on this exciting walking tour in NYC!

My Recommendations

I’m a big fan of the

• the 4-Hour Guided Tour of Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
• Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO Walking Tour as well as the
• High Line and Chelsea Small Group Tour , because you can do sightseeing and learn a lot of interesting things from a local guide at the same time.

And then I would like to recommend the

• NYC Slavery and Underground Railroad Walking Tour and the
• Lower East Side Food and Culture Tour .

If you want to customize a walking tour to your own preference and schedule, I recommend this private walking tour with Oli, who I also know personally!

The 13 Best Walking Food Tours

Walking Food Tours bring together several things I like: you learn about the food culture and the neighborhoods of NYC through a local guide, and you get to eat delicious food!

Here you can find the best food walking tours of NYC :

NYC Lower East Side Food and Culture Small-Group Tour

Best of brooklyn walking tour, high line park and greenwich village food tour, chinatown and little italy food fest, flatiron food, architecture, and history tour.

The Flatiron Building is one of the most photographed buildings in the city. But there is much more to discover in the direct neighbourhood. Thanks to the organization “Flatiron 23rd Street Partnership” you will be guided through the district every Sunday by a free guide. Meeting point is the southwest corner of Madison Square Park.

NYC Lower East Side Walking and Food Tour

2-hour cupcake tour of greenwich village.

If you’re into sweets and desserts you should try the famous Cupcake Tour. Sample colorful cupcakes at boutique bake shops, and build your own custom cupcake during this 2-hour tour in Greenwich Village. New York clearly has the best cupcakes and this will be the chance to try the best of them.

Greenwich Village Pizza Walk

Pizza and New York simply belong together! Next to the famous Brooklyn Pizza Walking Tour, this tour through Greenwich Village and Little Italy is one of the most popular food tours in NYC. Included in the price are 3 slices of pizza from different stores and during the tour you will also learn a lot about these neighborhoods from a New York guide.

A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour

New york west village food tour.

Go on one of the famous Food on Foot Tours. During the 3-hour tour, you will discover many great little restaurants and bakeries. A total of 6 of them are on your program on this walking tour, which is one of the most popular in the West Village. For foodies this tour is a must!

New York: Midtown Manhattan Street Food Walking Tour

Food trucks are very popular with New Yorkers: as a quick snack between meals or as a lunch. The Gourmet Snack Truck Tour takes you either through the Financial District or Midtown. From Korean short ribs to souvlaki, curry, falafel, hot dogs or brownies – you will be surprised!

Williamsburg Brooklyn Food Tasting and Walking Tour

The Williamsburg neighborhood has a lot of bars, restaurants, pubs and delis and for me is one of the most interesting neighborhoods in Brooklyn (one of our favorite BBQ spots called “Die Fette Sau” is located here). A visit to Williamsburg should definitely be on your itinerary because it’s a nice contrast to hectic Manhattan.

On the Williamsburg Brooklyn Food Tasting and Walking Tour, a New York guide will show you the most important corners of the neighborhood and where to get the most authentic and best food. 

The 3 Best Street Art Walking Tours

Street art is an expression of art that is very common and popular in New York. If you keep your eyes open while walking around the city, you will see a lot of them.

Especially Brooklyn with the Bushwick and Williamsburg neighborhoods are known for their variety of graffiti and street art. These street art walking tours will take you to the most important spots – and you will learn a lot about the artists and the context of the motifs.

Graffiti & Street Art Walking Tour

Brooklyn is famous for its bold and bright street art, but it’s not easy to know where to find these creative works. With this walking tour of the Bushwick neighborhood, take in the diversity and culture of the neighborhood’s urban street artists. Check out massive murals and intricate designs as you take to the streets to learn how Brooklyn’s best can turn anything with a surface into a stunning work of public art.

Sidewalks and Skyscrapers: Street Art Is This Way

This walking tour shows that there is also street art and graffiti worth seeing in Manhattan. You start your exploration in Soho , and then in two hours learn the stories behind the large and small works of art. Some of the graffiti is an impressive 20 meters high, so always have your cameras ready!

Private Graffiti & Street Art Walking Tour

The Bushwick district is probably the most famous part of New York when it comes to street art and graffiti. Here there are many colorful, very elaborately designed and creative murals. You will see the different techniques that the artists have to master and learn a lot about this own culture and art. 

For many artists, this is their main profession and their graffiti just look awesome! For this reason, take a look at this Start Art Walking Tour!

The Best Hamilton Walking Tour NYC

The musical Hamilton on Broadway has broken many records: it has won the most Tony Awards, the visitors are enthusiastic, the story is unique and until today it is not so easy to get tickets for this musical. The reason? It is always fully booked!

Alexander Hamilton was one of the founding fathers of the United States and spent most of his life in New York City. Reason enough to take a closer look at the Hamilton Walking Tours, where you will learn a lot about his life, his works but also a lot about the history of NYC, which is strongly associated with him.

Hamilton Musical Walking Tour

Alexander hamilton's haunts and hangouts tour.

This walking tour is the second tour that deals with the life of Alexander Hamilton. While the first one has a focus on historical sites, here you will learn more about the person himself. From his favorite pub to his grave, everything is included. Nevertheless, the New York Stock Exchange and Wall Street are not missing from the program!

The 4 Best Haunted Walking Tours

If you’re looking for Ghost Tours or Haunted Walking Tours, you definitely need to check out these tours (not only during Halloween in NYC !):

01 Gangsters and Ghosts Tour in NYC

02 Ghost Stories: A Mysterious, Macabre Interactive Tour at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dive into a world of the spectral and spine-chilling with our Ghost Stories adventure, encompassing everything from the eerie to the unnerving, the morbid to the enigmatic, and the phantasmal to the monstrous. This immersive journey at the Metropolitan Museum presents a spine-tingling exploration of all things terrifying. Attendees will traverse through different eras and cultures to explore the myth of the Flying Dutchman, enigmatic funerary masks, captivating still life art, and striking sculptures. 

Knowledge about the works of art from Egypt, America, and Europe, among others, will be imparted, along with tales of supernatural occurrences within the museum itself. Throughout this experience, we’ll delve into how various cultures portray the daunting and the macabre, seeking to understand the essence of our fears and their origins.

When? Fridays: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturdays: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Important note: Upon your arrival, the guide will provide your tickets (avoiding the need to queue for purchase!), which remain valid for all the exhibitions in the museum after the conclusion of the tour.

03 Ghost Tour of Greenwich Village NYC

Greenwich Village is for me one of the most beautiful neighborhoods of New York and has a lot to offer. But it also has a haunted side in stories, which will be shown to you on this walking tour. This ghost tour through Greenwich Village is full of spooky tales of lost children, phantoms and celebrity ghosts – and not only at Halloween a popular tour. 

Along the way, you’ll learn many interesting anecdotes as you stroll through Washington Square Park, West 10th Street and the campus of New York University. The Greenwich Village Ghost Tour is a real highlight!

04 East Village Haunted Manhattan Walking Tour

On this haunted walking tour you’ll explore one of the oldest neighborhoods in Manhattan: the East Village (and Alphabet City). And at night! There are 13 haunted locations on the list – from historic pubs to the Public Theater to a subway stop known for its “ghost train”.

05 Ghosts of Greenwich Village: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

Do you like stories about ghosts? Then this private haunted tour of Greenwich Village in the evening is a great option! In two hours, you’ll hear lots of haunted stories about people who have suddenly disappeared or are haunted around Washington Square Park and New York University. And of course: also a lot about this beautiful neighborhood of NYC!

06 Alexander Hamilton's Haunts and Hangouts Tour

07 West Village Ghost Pub Crawl

The West Village Ghost Pub Crawl presents an exciting journey through the haunted corners of the bohemian West Village. Meander through charming, tree-lined streets with 19th-century brownstones, engaging in a thrilling ghost hunt throughout the neighborhood. Your guide will lead you through a series of haunted landmarks including a piano bar, a famous speakeasy, a popular inn, and a historic carriage house, each harboring its own spectral inhabitants. Embark on this spirited expedition to uncover the ghostly mysteries hidden in one of New York’s spookiest neighborhoods.

My Tip: Here you find my comparison of the best ghost tours in NYC !

The Best Private Walking Tour

Nyc private walking tour, manhattan neighborhood private customized walking tour.

You already have an idea of which neighborhoods and sights of New York you want to see? Then this walking tour is perfect for you, because you can create your individual route with your New York guide. 

Each of the many neighborhoods has its own charm and character, which is what makes New York so charming and interesting. Therefore, the right mix can show you the best picture of the city. Combine Times Square and Broadway with Greenwich Village and Soho, or schedule Greenwich Village or Chelsea with the High Line. The beauty of this private tour is that you set the schedule. If you particularly like a place, you can just stay longer!

With over 350 positive reviews, this private walking tour of NYC is one of the best!

The Best Self Guided Walking Tour

Nyc grand central terminal self-guided walking tour.

With its majestic cieling, a series of roman-inspired walk ways, and 18-metre high arched windows, the Beaux Arts style terminal is one of the busiest and most beautiful stations in the world. A comprehensive restoration in 1998 restored this jewel to its former splendour for thousands of passangers to enjoy daily.

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Central park conservancy.

Free Central Park tours are offered by the Central Park Conservancy. Here you will learn all kinds of interesting facts about the history of Central Park, its highlights and most important corners. The meeting point depends on the tour.

Grand Central Partnership

If you want to know what makes the Grand Central Terminal so special, the 90-minute free walking tour from the Grand Central Partnership is something you should definitely consider. With a historian as your guide, you’ll learn lots of exciting things about the beautiful building every Friday from 12.30 p.m.

Friends of the High Line Walking Tours

The High Line Park takes you along the old tracks of the elevated railway to the Meatpacking District. Thanks to the initiative “Friends of the High Line” the park exists at all, because originally the construction was supposed to be torn down. And the best thing? They offer free tours!

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15 Exciting San Diego Walking Tours - Recommended By A Local

O ver the past decade, San Diego has become one of the United State’s main tourist hot spots. With an array of adorable neighborhoods and great weather all year round, it’s no wonder millions visit each year.

Every corner you turn in San Diego, something exciting awaits. That’s why the city is super fun to explore on foot. But what happens when you don’t know where to go? We’ve got one solution: walking tours! Greg and I love going on walking tours when we travel but have also done a few San Diego walking tours over the years.

Walking tours are a fantastic way to get a feel for the city and discover hidden pockets you wouldn’t find alone. There are a bunch of exciting walking tours available all over San Diego with many in various neighborhoods to show you all the metropolis has to offer.

Here are our picks of the best San Diego walking tours!

San Diego Walking Tours – Gaslamp Quarter

San diego gaslamp quarter historic true crime tour.

Are you a true crime buff? Then this one-hour walking tour in San Diego is for you. Learn about the other side of the bustling Gaslamp Quarter that many have yet to hear about.

Meet your guide at Fifth Avenue and wander through an area previously referred to as Stingaree. Travel back in time to hear tales about an appalling string of crimes that happened there in the past. Along the way, you’ll even stop at a haunted hotel known for its mysterious paranormal activity. If this doesn’t give you a chill down your spine, then what will?

Greg and I had so much fun hearing about the dark and twisted history, haunted tales, and true crime stories on this tour. Highly recommend this one!!!

Downtown Gaslamp Walking Tour

Expose yourself to San Diego’s covered-up history involving brutal gangsters, ladies of the night, and frightening ghost chronicles. The stories will keep you up at night.

Join your guide at the Gaslamp Quarter Arch, where they’ll bring you to over 30 petrifying locations, each with a spooky story. Get the chance to step inside two haunted buildings, the only tour in San Diego that does so.

It’s a fascinating two-hour tour with a private guide, admission tickets, and a thrilling experience you’ll never forget.

Culinary Tour In The Gaslamp Quarter

Sample the tastiest bites on this walking food tour in San Diego with an experienced guide who has the city’s culinary scene down to a T. Bounce between restaurants and bars, testing out mouthwatering dishes and well-crafted drinks while learning about the district’s seedy past. 

The eye-opening 2.5-hour tour will commence at Fifth Avenue and finish up somewhere in the historic Gaslamp Quarter. While there’s a lot of eating and drinking involved in this activity, the focus is on the area’s sleazy history and stories about how it used to be a red-light district.

All the food and drink you consume on this San Diego walking tour are included in the booking. Just how foodies like it.

Gaslamp Quarter Walking Tour

Take this 1.5 hour small group tour to grasp the origins of the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter.

Join up with your guide on Fifth Avenue and roam around the area listening to facts and stories only the locals know about. See the Yuma Building, which was raided in 1912, and dive into the world of drama outside the Balboa Theatre .

To keep things intimate and give you a chance to make new friends, only twelve people maximum can join this downtown walking tour.

Gaslamp Audioguide Tour

Nothing screams fun like an audio guide tour. Within seconds of downloading a simple mobile phone application, you’ll be on your way to running around the Gaslamp Quarter’s points of interest. A few highlights include the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum and the US Grant.

Get the app on your phone and embark on your journey around the Gaslamp Quarter. It usually lasts between 1.5 – 2 hours, but the benefit of this excursion is you can go at your own leisurely pace.

San Diego Walking Tours – Balboa Park

Hidden gems tour of balboa park.

How would you like to explore the delightful Balboa Park? The 1,200 acre area is sometimes referred to as San Diego’s backyard and is filled with hidden gems waiting to be found.

This interesting 1.5 hour guided walking tour takes you to Balboa Park’s secret highlights. These include the Sculpture Garden, Palm Canyon Trail, Casa Del Prado, and much more. There are over 25 attractions to see throughout the short excursion, so it promises to be action-packed, to say the least.

The tour kicks off at the Plaza de Panama, the park’s central point, and ends at the Botanical Building. The tour guide provides admission tickets for more than half of the sights, including the Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden and Balboa Park Visitor’s Center.

You’ll have plenty of time to roam freely when the tour is over. At this time you can also purchase tickets for additional attractions.

Small Group Balboa Park Highlights Tour

You can’t visit San Diego without taking a trip to Balboa Park, and what better way to do it than by taking this two hour small group tour?

Link up with your guide at El Prado and begin seeing all that the park has to offer. Such as the 200 foot tall California Tower and the group of cottages at the Spanish Village Art Center. Hear about the park’s links with the Navy while sipping a complimentary cup of coffee along the way.

San Diego Walking Tours – Haunted Tours

Tequila, tacos, & tombstones food tour.

It’s time to visit San Diego’s Old Town Mexican style. Take a trip to the neighborhood’s outstanding Mexican eateries to try out several bites of local cuisine and some tequila-based drinks.

Listen to tellings about the past relationship between the Native Americans, Mexicans, and Spanish in the area. Pass by Whaley House Museum and an old cemetery to hear about the San Diego ghosts who have been spotted there.

This is a 2.5 hour, action-packed tour including food samples and drinks is definitely one of the most fun walking tours in San Diego. Your tour guide will be waiting for you at the front of the Cafe Coyote restaurant in Old Town.

Ghosts Of San Diego Walking Tour

Most people who visit San Diego come for the white sandy beaches, but there’s another aspect you can learn about on this Ghosts of San Diego walking tour.

Stroll around Old Town, taking in sinister accounts and ghastly tales about past sightings of spirits. Hearing these stories would make you think twice about going outside after dark.

Start your uncanny journey at Heritage Park Row, where your guide will meet you. Drop into three chilling locations over the space of 1.5 hours, including La Casa de Estudillo (one of the city’s oldest buildings) and Whaley House Museum. Plus El Campo Santo Cemetery, where the spirits go to play.

All ticket fees and taxes are paid with your booking.

San Diego Embarcadero Waterfront Ghost Tour

Come take in the eerie stories about the possessed ships down by San Diego’s Embarcadero Waterfront. See a different side of the city once the sun goes down on this one hour guided tour that fills you in on all of the shocking happenings that have gone on here over the years.

We’d classify this as one of the scariest tours in San Diego. It’s only suitable for teens and adults because of the nature of the stories told. Disturbing, right?

Start things off at Headquarters at Seaport to learn about the Old Police Headquarters; you’ll even get to pop your head into the cells. Check out USS Midway Museum to hear about the story behind the military ship.

End the tour at Star of India and Berkley Steamboat Ferry to find out about the supernatural happenings that have been reported.

San Diego Walking Tours – Coronado Island

Coronado history & highlights tour.

Those looking to kick back and relax in the sun often visit Coronado Island , but what if we told you the resort city has so much more to offer?

This 2 hour and 45 minute tour takes visitors to learn about the island’s surprising history at a local museum. Additionally, you’ll view the charming Victorian architecture, and get off the beaten path for some surprises.

This informative walking tour’s meeting point is at the Rotary Park fountain. You’ll head to many locations, including the Coronado Public Library, the gothic Christ Episcopal Church, the circular Star Park, and more.

The booking comes with complimentary snacks, a museum donation, and an entertaining guide who knows Coronado better than anyone.

San Diego Walking Tours – Little Italy

Little italy wine tour.

Did someone say vino? Learn about Little Italy’s history while sipping fine wine and munching on scrumptious nibbles like calamari, pizza, and meatballs. 

Get picked up at Vino Carta and venture deep into the heart of Little Italy while being told intriguing stories about the district. You’ll take a few breaks along the way for some well-deserved Italian snacks and wine. Who said history and wine weren’t a thing?

This is a three hour all-inclusive tour, so everything is included in your booking. It’s a bit pricier than other picks on our list but well worth it for what you get. This is definitely one of the more unique San Diego walking tours!

Private Walking Tour Of Little Italy & Gaslamp Quarter

Why limit yourself to one neighborhood in downtown San Diego when you can take a tour of two? Sign up for this private walking tour of Little Italy and the Gaslamp Quarter.

Your dedicated guide will meet you at San Diego County Administration Center and show you the area’s remarkable sights for three hours. From companies founded by Italian immigrants to Victorian buildings, this is a day you don’t want to leave your camera at home.

Pick up can be arranged for free if you’re staying at a hotel in either of the two districts. A big perk that only a few other tour guides offer.

San Diego Walking Tours – La Jolla

La jolla coast walking tour.

Head out to the pretty seaside area of La Jolla for this 1.5 hour coastal walking tour. Take the guesswork out of your travels and let the guide do all the hard work. They’ll meet you at the El Patio Building and begin with a saunter from Prospect Street to Girard Avenue.

Along the way, you’ll make over ten attraction stops. There’s plenty of walking involved, so wear comfortable shoes. Only your tour guide is included in the price, but there are no hidden fees, so you won’t be expected to fork out some unexpected cash unless you want to tip, of course.

La Jolla Self-Guided Audio Tour

Avoid the strict itineraries and rushing around by taking this self-guided audio tour of La Jolla. Ramble through the coastal town taking in rugged coastlines, posh shopping malls, churches, and historic buildings, all while going at your own pace without any disturbances.

It’s as simple as heading to Prospect Street (the starting location) and downloading an app and then you’re on your way. Plus, you don’t need any cell phone service, once it’s on your phone.

As you can see, America’s finest city, San Diego, has lots of excellent walking tours. Each with their own unique touch and exciting in their own way. In the end, each person will make their own decision and have an awesome time.

Which walking tour of San Diego will you join!?

Want to tour at a faster pace? Check out these Top Segway Tours In San Diego (link needed) .

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Misleading video used to falsely claim Biden wandered off at G7 conference

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Claim: Video shows Biden wandered off from world leaders at G7 skydiving event.

President Joe Biden’s age has long been the subject of conservative attacks, even more so now that at age 81, he’s seeking a second term.

According to claims using edited or out-of-context videos, Biden once left in the middle of a news interview ( False ), "turned around and shook hands with thin air" ( False ), and sat in an imaginary chair at a D-Day event ( he didn’t ). 

A new video emerged at the Group of Seven Summit in Italy that people claimed showed Biden "wandering off" during a June 13 skydiving demonstration.

Conservative media outlets and others on social media seized on a shortened video clip from the event that appeared to show Biden slowly walking away from the other world leaders before being pulled back by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for a group photo.

"WHAT IS BIDEN DOING?" RNC Research, an X account managed by former President Donald Trump’s campaign and the Republican National Committee, asked in a June 13 post sharing the video.

The RNC video had nearly 3 million views as of June 14 and soon began to spread across social media with conservative media outlets and influencers citing RNC’s video and adding claims that Biden had wandered off. 

A Daily Mail TikTok video’s caption said Biden "strangely wandered away" and had to be "guided" back to the group.

The "Jesse Watters Primetime" Instagram account shared the video and wrote, "Biden wandered off into an Italian field at the G7 summit."

The New York Post took it a step further, altering the video’s frame to make it more narrow, cutting out a skydiver seen in the RNC video.

"President Biden appeared to wander off at the G7 summit in Italy, with officials needing to pull him back to focus," the New York post wrote in an X post , linking to an article that credited RNC Research’s video. The claim also made the Post’s print edition front page , with a headline calling Biden the "Meander in Chief."

But a longer video of the event , shared on YouTube by the G7 Italy account, tells a different story. At various points in the G7 video, you can see parachutists off to the right of the frame, to Biden’s left.

In that clip, parachutists to Biden’s left can be seen on the grass as another lands with a G7 Summit flag, shortly before Biden turns to speak with them.

Cable news network MSNBC’s "Morning Joe" broadcast showed video from a different angle, where you can clearly see several parachutists behind Biden’ to his left. He turns and speaks to them and gives a thumbs up sign, before Meloni came over to get his attention for the group photo.

The New York Post’s X post was tagged with a community note that said, "The video has been cropped." We reached out to the New York Post and its editor, Keith Poole, for comment, but didn’t immediately hear back.

RNC spokesperson Anna Kelly didn’t speak to the intent of the video the group shared on X, but emailed links to posts, including an Italian news outlet’s coverage of Biden’s visit that described his voice as "weak." Another link Kelly shared is a Trump War Room post that featured the misleading cover of the New York Post. 

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told the British publication The Telegraph that Biden had turned to greet the parachutists and hadn’t wandered off.

"He went to go and talk to the pilot, one of the parachute jumpers. He went to go and shake all their hands," an archived version of The Telegraph story said. The article has since been updated to remove Sunak’s quotes.

Andrew Bates, White House senior deputy press secretary, confirmed that Biden was giving a thumbs up to skydivers and thanking veterans. He pointed out conservatives such as Adam Kinzinger , a former Republican member of Congress from Illinois, and the conservative outlet The Washington Examiner called out the misleading claims.

PolitiFact's ruling

Social media posts, including from The New York Post, The Daily Mail and "Jesse Watters Primetime," claimed that video showed Biden wandering away from other world leaders at the G7 Summit in Italy at an event in which skydivers landed carrying flags of each country in attendance. 

But longer video and video from other angles clearly shows Biden was speaking to skydivers on the ground before the Italian prime minister tapped him for a group photo. The New York Post edited a video from RNC Research to cut one skydiver out of the frame. The claim is False.

Our sources

• New York Post,  X post , June 13, 2024
• Daily Mail,  TikTok post , June 13, 2024
• Jesse Watters Primetime,  Instagram post , June 13, 2024
• RNC Research, X  post , June 13, 2024
• Daily Wire, X  post , June 13, 2024
• Benny Johnson, X  post , Jne 13, 2024
• X  post , June 13, 2024
• G7 Italy,  Skydiving Flags Ceremony - G7 Summit , June 13, 2024
• The Telegraph, archived article,  Sunak defends Biden after he ‘wandered off’ at G7 event , June 14, 2024
• MSNBC,  'They are pushing disinformation': Right-wing media shares clip of Biden minus context , June 14, 2024
• Email interview, Andrew Bates, White House senior deputy press secretary, June 14, 2024
• Email interview, RNC spokesperson Anna Kelly, June 14, 2024

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Official Death Toll From Hajj Pilgrimage Climbs Into the Hundreds

Searing heat in Saudi Arabia appeared to at least contribute to many of the deaths.

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By Emad Mekay and Lynsey Chutel

Emad Mekay reported from Cairo and Lynsey Chutel reported from Johannesburg.

During the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, one of the most important events on the Muslim calendar, at least 450 people died under a scorching sun as they prayed at sacred sites around the holy city of Mecca.

Amid maximum temperatures that ranged from 108 Fahrenheit to 120, according to preliminary data, and throngs of people, many passed out and needed medical care. The pilgrims, some who have saved their whole lives for the hajj, spend days walking and sleeping in tents during their journey to Mecca, the holiest city for Muslims. The hajj is one of Islam’s five pillars, and all Muslims who are physically and financially able are obliged to embark on the pilgrimage.

Indonesia has so far reported the most deaths, 199, and India has reported 98. The countries said at this point that they could not be sure that heat was the cause of all the deaths, though, relatives of the missing and dead and tour operators have said the heat was at least a contributing factor.

The number of dead is expected to rise as neither Saudi Arabia nor Egypt, where many pilgrims come from, have released death tolls for their citizens.

Egypt is alarmed enough that it has set up crisis centers to receive distress calls and coordinate the government’s response as families brace for a high death toll as many people have been reported missing.

Saudi Arabia

This year, more than 1.8 million Muslims traveled to Mecca, 1.6 million of them from outside Saudi Arabia, according to the Saudi General Authority for Statistics .

Many complained that there were not enough cooling stations or water for all the pilgrims, and there were early reports that part of the problem was that many people did not officially register for the pilgrimage, possibly to avoid the steep costs of hajj package tours.

Many of the pilgrims are older people who have spent years saving up to travel to the holy city. In the days before and during the holy period of Eid al-Adha, pilgrims visit several holy sites, including circling the Kaaba, and praying on Mount Arafat.

On a hajj Facebook group with more than 900,000 members, Egyptians posted appeals for their missing relatives. In one, a woman left a message for her mother: “Mom, It’s me Rabab. I’ll wait for you outside King Khaled’s Bridge … Please see this post. I am dying for you. You’re the light of my eyes.”

Other countries reporting death tolls include Jordan, Tunisia and Pakistan.

Jordan’s foreign ministry said 75 pilgrims had died “as a result of the intense heat wave.”

Tunisia’s minister of Religious Affairs, Ibrahim Chaibi, said that 49 Tunisians had died. He said that number was expected to rise as the number of pilgrims traveling on tourist visas became more clear, according to Tunisia’s state-run news agency.

One Egyptian tour operator said that because of increasing fees for hajj package tours, as well as the devaluation of the Egyptian pound, many pilgrims opted for tourist visas, which had burdened the facilities set up in Mecca and the surrounding holy sites.

The man, who spoke from Mecca, described severe conditions for unregistered pilgrims. Speaking on the condition of anonymity because of security concerns, he said unregistered pilgrims had no tents and were exposed to extreme heat. He said there were too few buses, so many pilgrims walked distances of more than 12 miles.

Hind Hassan, from Egypt, said her aunt Safa Tawab died during the hajj and that the tour company that arranged her trip hid the news until the family found her name on a list of the deceased published online.

A friend who had accompanied Ms. Tawab, 55, told the family that the pilgrimage was like “walking in the road of death because of the heat and the lack of water,” Ms. Hassan said.

Mahmoud Qassem, a member of Egypt’s Parliament, blamed dubious tour operators for “the exposure of Egyptian pilgrims to deception and fraud by tourism companies,” calling for a police investigation.

The hajj has been the site of several tragedies, including a stampede in 2015 that killed more than 2,200 people . In recent years, with rising temperature, many pilgrims have also succumbed to heat stress .

Islamic Relief, a global aid agency based in London, has warned about the impact of climate change on the hajj since 2019.

“Should the world’s emissions continue in a business-as-usual scenario, temperatures in Mecca will rise to levels that the human body cannot cope with,” Shahin Ashraf, the organization’s head of global advocacy, said in an emailed statement on Friday.

In Pakistan, which has lost at least 35 people, according to official figures, mourners gathered to honor their dead. Dozens of people in Chaman, a city in Balochistan Province along Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan, offered condolences outside the house of Abdul Bari Kakar. Mr. Kakar, 49, ran a gas cylinder shop and had saved up for months to make what was his third trip, his relatives said.

He chose to go “to pray for his grandfather who passed away years ago,” his son, Sardar Wali, said.

“We are saddened by his death,” he said, “but he was fortunate to have died in the holy land.”

Hager Elhakeem contributed reporting from Luxor, Egypt, Christina Goldbaum and Zia ur-Rehman contributed from Pakistan, Muktita Suhartono from Indonesia and Judson Jones reported from Atlanta.

Lynsey Chutel covers South Africa and the countries that make up southern Africa from Johannesburg. More about Lynsey Chutel