Question 1

How long is the Christmas in NYC: Lower Manhattan tour?

Accepted Answer

About 33 minutes of walking and 14 minutes of stories, so about 47 minutes in all. Go at your own pace: pause a story whenever you like, and stop for photos or coffee between stops.

Question 2

Do I need internet access during the tour?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Each stop's story and photo load over your phone's data connection when you reach it, so keep mobile data on for the whole walk. The tour uses about 20 MB in all. Nothing is saved for offline use, and the tour will not open without a connection. If your phone plan charges for data where you are going, check the rate before you go. No app needed: it runs in your phone's browser.

Question 3

How is this different from just using Google Maps?

Accepted Answer

Google Maps can show you a route, but it can't tell you the stories behind what you're seeing. The VeryThere map leads you from stop to stop, and each stop has a narrated story about the history and people of the place.

Question 4

What happens after I purchase?

Accepted Answer

You get the tour right away. Go to the starting point and open the tour on your phone. When you reach a stop, its card opens: tap Flip to hear the story. Keep mobile data on: each stop's story loads when you reach it.

Question 5

How does this compare to a guided walking tour?

Accepted Answer

Guided walking tours typically run $30 to $60 per person on a fixed schedule. With VeryThere you hear a narrated story at each stop on your own schedule: start when you like and pause whenever you want. You can skip a stop that doesn't interest you and see a stop's card again from its pin on the map. Plus, you keep lifetime access.

Question 6

What if I get lost or miss a stop?

Accepted Answer

The map shows where you are, your route and every stop. If a stop's card does not open when you get there, tap I'm here. To move on without a stop, tap Skip this stop: you can collect it later from its pin. Tap the pin of a stop you've passed to see its card again, or a later stop's pin to go straight to it.

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