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Albany's Historic Downtown Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

4.2(6)1 hour–1 hour 30 minAlbany
  • Walking Tours
  • Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
  • Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
  • Private and Luxury
  • Private Sightseeing Tours
  • New Product
  • Weather Dependent - Low
  • Audio Guides

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

What's not included

  • No Food or drink
  • No admission it's all outside
  • No Human guide, it's all on our walking tour app

Itinerary

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

Good to know

  • 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

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.

Cancellation

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

Languages

  • English audio