Albany's Historic Downtown Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

4.2 (6 reviews) Albany, USA
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Duration1h - 1h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Explore Albany's not to be missed story. See the buildings, statues, museums, capital building, plazas, observation decks and so much more. In one hour you'll get to know Albany, see the sites that are must see and discover their story. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires.

What's included

  • See the sites, statues and stories of Albany
  • Go at your own pace, anytime, the tour never expires
  • Tour in Albany on our walking tour app
  • No Food or drink
  • No admission it's all outside
  • No Human guide, it's all on our walking tour app

What to expect

  1. Albany City Hall
    5m
    The tour starts outside of Albany City Hall where you'll hear the story of it's clock and history, then be guided through Albany.
  2. 5m
    The last stop is at the eternal flame, why is it still burning? Find out on the tour
  3. 5m
    The tour stops at Lewis A. Swyer statue, who is Lewis? How did he change the world? Find out on the tour
  4. 5m
    The tour stops at the Albany Vietnam Veterans Memorial, next to many notable sites you'll hear about
  5. 5m
    The General Philip Henry Sheridan Statue is just outside of the Capital building, you'll hear the story of Phil and more.
  6. New York State Capitol
    5m
    You'll hear about the million dollar stairs, and the history of the New York State Capitol
  7. 15m
    The tour goes through the Empire State Plaza where you'll hear about the sites, history and story.
  8. 5m
    What's the deal with the Triangles and Arches by Alexander Calder? Find out on the tour
  9. New York State Women Veterans Memorial
    5m
    Amazing memorial not to be missed, and it has a great story
  10. 5m
    This amazing museum hosts amazing items and great stories.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts outside of Albany City Hall where you'll hear the story of it's clock and history, then be guided through Albany.

End point

The tour ends at the eternal flame, a site downtown that can't be missed, you'll hear it's story then get to explore the park more.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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