NYC: Intrepid Museum Ticket & Audio Walking Tour

Walk the USS Intrepid's Decks, Then Navigate Times Square on Your Own Schedule

You get entry to the Intrepid Museum plus a self-guided audio tour of the aircraft carrier, submarine, and Space Shuttle Enterprise, then walk Times Square and nearby landmarks with narrated commentary in the app. Download everything beforehand, move at your own pace, and show your e-ticket at the gate.

Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want to see the Intrepid Museum and Times Square landmarks without a fixed group schedule or guide—you move at your own speed, pause when something interests you, and skip ahead if you don't.

What’s included

Your booking includes an e-ticket to the Intrepid Museum delivered via email, a self-guided audio tour accessible through the WeGoTrip app with maps, photos, scripts, and audio commentary for both the USS Intrepid and the Times Square walking section, and the ability to download everything to your phone before arrival so you can explore offline at your own pace.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Intrepid Museum and Broadway

• Visit USS Intrepid aircraft carrier
• Enter Growler Submarine
• Explore ship decks and Anchor Chain Room
• See restored aircraft and learn history
• View Space Shuttle Enterprise
• Walk along Broadway Street
• Visit church for Broadway artists

The Experience

"How did they survive that?" You're standing on the flight deck of the USS Intrepid, reading about the torpedoes and kamikaze attacks this World War II carrier endured, and suddenly the ship feels less like a museum and more like a place where people actually fought. The audio guide in your phone walks you through the restored aircraft, down into the Growler submarine where the quarters are so tight you have to duck, and past the Space Shuttle Enterprise—NASA's first orbiter prototype, sitting there like it might still fly. You move at your own pace, which means you can linger in the Anchor Chain Room or skip ahead if a section doesn't grab you. No group waiting, no guide talking over your head.

After you've spent as long as you want aboard the Intrepid Museum, the tour shifts to Times Square and the blocks around it. The audio guide points you toward the Rockefeller Center, the New York Times Building, the Paramount Building with its art deco crown, and the church built specifically for theater artists on Broadway. You're walking through the actual neon and foot traffic, not watching it from a bus window. The app has maps so you won't get lost, and the commentary explains how advertising and architecture shaped the skyline into what it is now. It's the kind of detail that makes you see the buildings differently once you know it.

Everything downloads to your phone before you go, so you don't need data or wifi once you're there. The e-ticket arrives by email after booking, and you just show it at the Intrepid entrance. Public transit is right there if you need it, and since you're moving on your own schedule, you can take breaks, grab coffee, or spend an extra hour on the flight deck without anyone waiting for you.

Top questions

Do I need to book a specific time to enter the Intrepid Museum?

No. Your e-ticket is valid for entry on the date you choose, and you can arrive anytime during the museum's operating hours.

Is the audio tour available in languages other than English?

The reference content does not specify available languages. Check the WeGoTrip app details after booking to confirm language options.

Can I download the audio tour before I arrive in New York?

Yes. After booking, you receive a download link via email. The entire tour, including maps, photos, and audio, downloads to the WeGoTrip app before your visit.

How long does the full tour take?

The reference content does not specify a total duration. Since it's self-guided, the time depends on how long you spend at each stop.

Do I need a data plan or wifi to use the audio tour?

No. Download the tour to your phone beforehand, and you can use it offline throughout the day.

Is this tour affiliated with the official Intrepid Museum?

No. This tour is created by an independent provider and is not affiliated with the Intrepid Museum.

Can I use public transportation to get between the Intrepid Museum and Times Square?

Yes. Public transportation options are available near both locations.

Is the tour suitable for people with limited mobility?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. However, the Intrepid Museum involves exploring multiple decks and a submarine, so check specific accessibility details with the museum directly if you have mobility concerns.