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Art and Architecture in the Downtown Charleston: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Non-refundable
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45 to 1 Hours
Mobile ticket
Overview
See quirky public art and diverse architecture on this self-guided walking tour of Downtown Charleston Historic District.
• Find Charleston’s smallest piece of public art and stroll down the first brick-paved street in the United States
• Hear from producer Emma Carpenter whose passion for historic buildings and architecture lead her to create this VoiceMap tour while she was still in high school
• Do it all in 45 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
What's Included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Food/Drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Transportation
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
The tour begins at Haddad River Front Park. You'll hear about the park and river while you walk and be introduced to how VoiceMap works.
• Admission Ticket Free
The tour passes by Robert C. Byrd United States Courthouse. You'll learn about the courthouse while you walk.
• Admission Ticket Free
The tour passes by the Kanawha County Courthouse. You'll learn about the court while you walk.
• Admission Ticket Free
The tour passes by the Charleston Municipal Court. You'll learn about the court while you walk.
• Admission Ticket Free
The tour passes by the Capitol Theater. You'll hear the theater while you walk.
• Admission Ticket Free
The tour passes by Black Sheep restaurant. You'll hear a bit about the restaurant while you walk.
• Admission Ticket Free
Capitol Street
The tour takes you down Capitol Street. You'll learn about the historic street while you walk.
• Admission Ticket Free
The tour passes by Grazianos Pizza. You'll hear a bit about the restaurant's history.
• Admission Ticket Free
The tour passes by the Peanut Shoppe. You'll hear a bit about the shop while you walk.
• Admission Ticket Free
The tour passes by the Kanawha County Public Library. You'll hear about the library while you walk.
• Admission Ticket Free
The tour passes the Mortar Man. You'll hear about this tiny piece of street art while you walk and you'll be told how to spot it.
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by VoiceMap
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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