Self-guided walking tours · New York

Walk New York like you live here.

26 walks through Manhattan and Brooklyn, with the stories behind every corner, the best food along the way and a map that works without internet.

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4 walks are completely free. iPhone first, Android later.

The PaveTrail app showing stop 6 of the Central Park walk, Bethesda Terrace, on the offline map
📍You've arrived6. Bethesda Terrace
✈︎Airplane mode?Works offline
26walks
926stops
4free walks
100%offline
How it works

Your own local guide, in your pocket

No group to keep up with and no schedule. Start when you like, stop for a slice whenever you want.

The list of New York walks in the PaveTrail app
1

Pick a walk

26 neighborhoods, from Central Park to Coney Island. 4 are free, and every walk lets you try the first stops.

The DUMBO walk on the offline map with all 28 stops
2

Follow the trail

The offline map shows the route and every stop. Switch on Locate me and the app points the way.

A stop in the PaveTrail app with photo, story and a Listen button
3

Hear the story

Arrive and the story opens, with photos, tips and tickets. Tap Listen and keep your eyes on the city.

The walks

26 neighborhoods, 926 stops

From Central Park to Coney Island, and every walk fits in an afternoon.

Hover over a dot to see the walk, click to open it. Coney Island is further south.

Brooklyn Heights

A Stroll Through History

23 stops · 3.8 mi · 2h 04m

Bushwick

Brooklyn’s Boldest Canvas

32 stops · 2.1 mi · 1h 47m
Free

Central Park

The Green Heart of Manhattan

32 stops · 4.1 mi · 2h 29m

Chelsea

New York’s Artistic Heart

40 stops · 6.3 mi · 3h 29m

Chinatown & Civic Center

A Tapestry of Cultures and History

31 stops · 3.0 mi · 2h 04m

Columbia University

Academic Excellence with Historical Charm

35 stops · 3.0 mi · 2h 13m

Coney Island

Seaside Playground with Extra Mustard

20 stops · 2.1 mi · 1h 24m
Free

DUMBO

A Blend of History, Art, and Unparalleled Views

28 stops · 2.4 mi · 1h 45m

East Village

Beats, Bites, and Bohemia

55 stops · 4.9 mi · 3h 32m
Free

Financial District

A Journey Through Time and Capital

44 stops · 5.4 mi · 3h 20m

Flatiron & NoMad

Fabled Skyscraper Foundations

45 stops · 5.0 mi · 3h 12m

Governors Island

From Military Base to Cultural Haven

32 stops · 3.6 mi · 2h 19m

Harlem

Through the Heartbeat of Black Culture

42 stops · 5.5 mi · 3h 17m

Hudson Yards & High Line

The New Kid on the Block

29 stops · 3.0 mi · 1h 59m

Hunter’s Point

Queens’ Riverside Gem

24 stops · 3.1 mi · 1h 53m

Little Italy & Nolita

A Journey Through Time and Tradition

32 stops · 1.4 mi · 1h 33m

Lower East Side

Echoes of Dreams and Hardship

40 stops · 3.4 mi · 2h 29m

Midtown

Welcome to the Jungle

48 stops · 6.6 mi · 3h 52m

Red Hook

A Hidden Waterfront Gem

23 stops · 4.4 mi · 2h 18m

Roosevelt Island

From Blackwell to Residential Island

22 stops · 4.1 mi · 2h 09m

SoHo

From Industrial Past to Artistic Present

35 stops · 2.8 mi · 2h 07m

Tribeca

A Blend of History, Culture, and Celeb-Spotting

27 stops · 3.3 mi · 2h 02m

Upper East Side

Opulence on the East Side

55 stops · 5.5 mi · 3h 43m

Upper West Side

Echoes of Elegance

48 stops · 6.5 mi · 3h 51m

West & Greenwich Village

The Villages: Eclectic, Artistic, and Unforgettable

41 stops · 3.9 mi · 2h 43m
Free

Williamsburg

A Blend of Grit and Hipster

43 stops · 5.2 mi · 3h 13m
The explore map with every walk, top sights and pizza
Explore the city

The whole city on one offline map

Between walks, the explore map shows you what's around.

  • Every walk, each in its own color, so you can see what's close by.
  • 93 top sights, with tickets a tap away.
  • 29 of the best pizza spots in the city.
  • Every subway line and station, and the nearest stop to each walk.
  • Stories read aloud, so you can look up instead of down.
Pricing

Start for free

No subscription. Buy only the walks you want, and keep them forever.

Free

$0

Central Park, DUMBO, Financial District and Williamsburg, plus the first three stops of every other walk.

One walk

$2.99

Unlock any walk: every stop, every story and GPS guidance, yours to keep.

Best value

All-Access

$29.99

Every New York walk in one go. It's $3 cheaper for every walk you already own.

Good to know

Questions?

Do I need an internet connection?

No. Everything you need is stored on your phone: the map, the photos, the stories and the subway lines. Once the app is installed you can walk without data roaming or Wi-Fi. Only ticket links and buying walks need a connection.

How much does it cost?

Four walks are completely free: Central Park, DUMBO, the Financial District and Williamsburg. You can also read the first three stops of every other walk for free.

Other walks are $2.99 each. The All-Access Pass unlocks every New York walk for $29.99, and it gets $3 cheaper for every walk you already own. Own ten walks and you get the rest for free.

How long are the walks?

Most walks take between one and four hours, depending on your pace and how long you stay at each stop. Every walk shows its distance and walking time before you start, so you can pick one that fits your day.

Is it a guided tour?

It's self-guided, so you walk at your own pace and stop wherever you like. With Locate me switched on, the app points you to the next stop, tells you how far it is and buzzes when you arrive. Tap Listen and your iPhone reads the story aloud while you look around.

All questions