Get the most out of Woodlawn Cemetery with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. ‘ Dig up scandalous stories of NYC's illustrious, eternally permanent residents ‘ Hear from Tom Darbyshire, a Creative Director from New York’s advertising industry whose passion for juicy stories and Woodlawn Cemetery inspired him to produce this VoiceMap tour ‘ Do it all in two-hours or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish ‘ Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it ‘ Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under ‘Before You Go’. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
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What To Expect
Woodlawn Cemetery
Just minutes by subway from Manhattan you’ll discover one of New York City’s best kept secrets, Woodlawn Cemetery. On this walking tour around the National Historic Landmark, a wonderland of architectural gems from the Gilded Age, I’ll tell you about some of the cemetery’s most illustrious residents.
• Admission Ticket Free
Woodlawn Conservancy
Starting at Woodlawn Conservancy, I’ll point out the art and sculpture inside this cemetery, along with some of the more than 390 tree species inside this magnificently landscaped arboretum. As you’ll soon find out, the cemetry’s real treasures are not the grand crypts and mausoleums, but the fascinating stories of their fabulously rich and famous residents.
• Admission Ticket Free
Anna Bliss
We’ll meet all the most memorable characters including Irene Castle, the dancer that invented every aspect of the ‘20s flapper look, Alva Vanderbilt Belmont, the real-life inspiration for HBO’s The Gilded Age, and Clude Fitch, Broadway’s most successful and forgotten playwright. You’ll also see Anna Bliss’ Titanic Memorial.
• Admission Ticket Free
Crypt of Barbara Hutton
Our tour of this world-famous cemetery ends in front of the crypt of Barbara Hutton. She was known as the ”Poor Little Rich Girl,” who traded her vast fortune for titles, marrying (and divorcing) seven times, five times to royals.
• Admission Ticket Free
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Most travelers can participate
Not wheelchair accessible
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Include
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Exclude
Food/Drink
Smartphone and headphones
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Transportation