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Albany's Historic Downtown Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

4.2 (6 reviews) one hour – 1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Albany's Historic Downtown Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
one hour – 1 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Audio guide
English
Operated by
WalknTours

Ages: Children (7–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: See the sites, statues and stories of Albany
  • Included: Go at your own pace, anytime, the tour never expires
  • Included: Tour in Albany on our walking tour app

Not included

  • Not included: No Food or drink
  • Not included: No admission it's all outside
  • Not included: No Human guide, it's all on our walking tour app

Itinerary

  1. Albany City Hall

    5 min

    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. Stop 2

    5 min

    The last stop is at the eternal flame, why is it still burning? Find out on the tour

  3. Stop 3

    5 min

    The tour stops at Lewis A. Swyer statue, who is Lewis? How did he change the world? Find out on the tour

  4. Stop 4

    5 min

    The tour stops at the Albany Vietnam Veterans Memorial, next to many notable sites you'll hear about

  5. Stop 5

    5 min

    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

    5 min

    You'll hear about the million dollar stairs, and the history of the New York State Capitol

  7. Stop 7

    15 min

    The tour goes through the Empire State Plaza where you'll hear about the sites, history and story.

  8. Stop 8

    5 min

    What's the deal with the Triangles and Arches by Alexander Calder? Find out on the tour

  9. New York State Women Veterans Memorial

    5 min

    Amazing memorial not to be missed, and it has a great story

  10. Stop 10

    5 min

    This amazing museum hosts amazing items and great stories.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

Using your ticket

Thank you for booking The Empire Echoes: A Historic Downtown Walking Tour of Albany, NY.

Quick overview:

1. Get the WalknTours app

2. Register

3. Unlock the tour by choosing the tour and use code empire0612 to unlock it

Full ticket:

HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR

*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code empire0612

*If you purchased more than one ticket make sure each user registers a unique account and email address. You will use the same experience code empire0612

Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.

https://onelink.to/ffpuug

Step 2: Register an Account or Login

Step 3: Open the Tour

Select Albany (Or select the tour in the Near Me section)

Select The Empire Echoes: A Historic Downtown Walking Tour and click it.

Click "Enter Experience Code"

Enter the Experience Code empire0612

Click apply

The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.

To take the tour go to the Albany City hall, 24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207

If you have questions call/text US +1 617-991-3269 or email [email protected]

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

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

Traveller ratings

4.2 out of 5 · 6 reviews
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