New York Virtual Walk

Take a free virtual walking tour through New York, USA — home to 8,336,817 people and one of Americas's most remarkable cities. Nearaway streams immersive 4K street-level footage from New York, letting you explore its neighbourhoods, culture, and atmosphere from anywhere in the world — no passport, no flights, no account required. This virtual walk collection includes 2 different 4K walking tour videos across New York.

Peter Minuit of the Dutch West India Company purchased Manhattan from the Lenape people in 1626 for 60 guilders' worth of trade goods. The Dutch built a fort at its southern tip and called it New Amsterdam. Britain seized it without a fight in 1664 and renamed it New York after the Duke of York — and the city has never looked back since.

New York City has 468 subway stations — more than any other city in the world. The best time to take a virtual walk through New York is fall (september–november) for foliage + mild weather. Must-try local foods in New York include NY-style pizza slice, Bagel with lox, Cheesecake. Tip 18–20% at restaurants. Walk fast on sidewalks — stay right, pass left.