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Tour Type: Walking
Duration: 1 - 2 Hours
Distance:1 Mile
Audio Stories: 17
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“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free…”

You’ll spot those words across the harbor, but their echo begins right here in Battery Park.

Once lined with roaring cannons instead of carousels, Battery Park has always been where New York meets the world. Dutch settlers stepped ashore here. Immigrants looked out from Ellis Island toward it. Soldiers manned its ramparts. Today, it’s where skyline views, layered history, and a sea breeze collide in the middle of Manhattan’s rush.

Why go? Because this isn’t just a park. It’s the front porch of America. Where else can you gaze at Lady Liberty, trace your ancestry, find a hidden castle, and end your walk inside a glowing glass fish? It’s beauty and backbone, wrapped in salt air.

With our self-guided audio tour, Battery Park becomes more than a walk. It becomes a time machine. Your GPS-triggered guide speaks up at just the right moment, so you’re free to wander without missing the meaning.

Pay tribute at the Netherlands Monument and honor New York’s Dutch beginnings. Meet the first Italians to tread these shores. Stroll past monuments to service and sacrifice. Glance across the bay toward Lady Liberty and Ellis Island, then uncover the secrets behind their creation and the millions who passed through. Step into Castle Clinton, the star-shaped fort that once defended the city. Hear Staten Island’s offbeat bid for an identity. And don’t miss the SeaGlass Carousel, where sea creatures spin beneath a canopy of swirling lights.

Just a heads-up: You may leave humming the national anthem, suddenly craving a ferry ride, or seriously considering a second lap. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

Note:

The Battery (Battery Park, Lower Manhattan) has ongoing coastal resiliency construction. As a result, portions of the park are temporarily closed, including Battery Wharf, the Gardens of Remembrance, and parts of the Oval Lawn. nycgovparks.org

Project page (official): Battery Coastal Resilience — timeline & phases (Phase 1: 2024–2025; Phase 2: 2026–2027). New York City Government
Current construction notices & advisories (closures/detours/updates): New York City Government

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“Portions of The Battery are temporarily closed for the Battery Coastal Resilience project (including Battery Wharf/Gardens of Remembrance/parts of the Oval Lawn). Check the project notices for current access and detours before you go.”

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Battery Park Map

Where To Start?

Starting Point Address: Battery Park Control House,3825 State St, New York, NY 10004

How Does It Work?

Once you book a tour, you’ll get a text/email with instructions.
Download the app (while in good wifi/signal) and use your unique password to access your tours. If multiple versions or entry points are available for your tour, be sure to download all the audio guides.
Audio Setup: Connect your phone to the car stereo via Bluetooth, USB, or Aux, and bring headphones on walking tours. CarPlay and Android Auto are currently not supported; we’re working toward a solution with Apple
To begin touring, go to the starting point and launch the app.
The audio starts automatically once you reach the starting point. Stick to the tour route and speed limit for the best experience.
Please note that no one will meet you at the starting point.

Audio Story Highlights

Welcome to Battery Park
Your tour of Battery Park begins at the edge of the park itself. From here, you'll stroll through this unique space, learn about its many monuments, and get a great look at the Statue of Liberty.
Netherland Monument
The Netherlands Monument might seem like a strange one, but it actually harkens back to the origins of New York City. Here, you'll learn about the Dutch colonization of this land, and how it went from New Amsterdam to New York.
Alberti & Verrazzano Statue
This marker commemorates the arrival of Pietro Cesare Alberti on these shores. Alberti is considered to be the very first Italian-American. Next to it is a statue honoring Giovanni da Verrazzano, an Italian explorer who charted these waters in the 16th century.
Pier A North River
Today, this is where you'll find a trendy oyster and cocktail bar, but it was once an industrial harbor house. Here, you'll find out what Battery Park looked like in the 1800s, when this was a working dock.
Pier Clock and Korean War Memorial
The Pier Clock's impressive clocktower actually uses a clock from a real ship! It's intended to honor the men who died in World War I. Nearby is the Korean War Memorial, an unusual memorial intended to evoke not a feeling of heroism, but one of profound loss.
American Merchant Mariners' Memorial
This strange, unsettling sculpture depicts a drowning man grasping for purchase as another man tries in vain to save him. At high tide, he is completely submerged by water. This memorial commemorates the sinking of the SS Muskogee during World War II.
Statue of Liberty
From the shores of Battery Park, you'll have an excellent view of the Statue of Liberty. As you admire this iconic and impressive sculpture, you'll hear all about its creation and how it was actually transported to America. You'll also learn about Ellis Island and the grueling process of immigrating through that gateway during the 1900s.
Castle Clinton National Monument
Built at the beginning of the 19th century, this castle-like fort was originally designed to fend off a British attack. It later became an immigration processing station and today is where you can buy tickets for the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. If you want to see those landmarks up close, this is the place to go.
The Immigrants Statue
Dedicated in 1973, this memorial depicts new arrivals from all around the world. It honors all those who come to the United States in search of a better life, from those who arrived via Ellis Island to those who continue to journey to the nation's borders.
East Coast Memorial
A massive bronze eagle watches over this memorial, which is dedicated to the 4,601 American servicemen who died in the Atlantic in WWII. All of their names are inscribed into the memorial's pillars.
SeaGlass Carousel
The SeaGlass Carousel is a huge hit among younger visitors. Instead of horses, this carousel features colorful fish. And instead of moving in one direction, the fish twirl and criss-cross and move about the entire space. Your tour concludes here.