Woodlawn Cemetery: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Gilded Age Art and Architecture

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120 to 150 minutes (Approx.)
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Overview

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.

Description

Pass By: Woodlawn Cemetery, 517 E 233rd St, Bronx, New York 10470

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.

Pass By: Woodlawn Conservancy, 3800 Jerome Ave, Bronx, NY 10467, USA

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.

Pass By: Anna Bliss - Titanic Memorial, 4199 Webster Ave, Bronx, NY 10470, USA

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.

Pass By: Crypt of Barbara Hutton, Bronx, NY 10470, USA

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.

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Schedule

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 120 to 150 minutes (Approx.)
  • Departure Time:
    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    Woodlawn Cemetery: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Gilded Age Art and Architecture
    7/30/2020 - 12/19/2025
    Monday - Sunday :12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Return Details:

    Crypt of Barbara Hutton, Bronx, NY 10470, USA

What's Included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup not offered
  • Food/Drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Transportation

What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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