Frequently asked questions

PaveTrail is an iPhone app with self-guided walking tours through New York City. Every walk is a route through one neighborhood with the stories behind its landmarks, the best places to eat along the way and an offline map that shows you where to go next.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Not yet. PaveTrail starts on iPhone, and an Android version is planned.

Open About & settings in the app and tap Restore purchases. Every walk you bought with the same Apple ID is unlocked again, free of charge.

The subway is the easiest way. Tap your contactless card or phone at the OMNY reader at any station, and after twelve paid rides in seven days the rest of the week is free. Every walk in the app shows the nearest subway station to its first stop.

The NYC Ferry is a scenic alternative along the water, and yellow cabs and Uber are everywhere.

Every walk passes some of the city's best food: New York-style pizza, bagels, bakeries, burgers and food halls. The app's explore map also has a pizza layer, so you're never far from a good slice.

New York changes fast, and we update the walks with every app update. If you spot something that's out of date, please let us know through the contact form. It really helps.