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Charlottesville Historic Downtown APP/GPS Smartphone Walking Tour
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Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn More
55 Minutes to 1 Hours 5 Minutes
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Overview
Discover the story of Charlottesville and see it's not to be missed sites! Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires. This tour is a smartphone guided experience that is hands free and guided step by step through the city.
You'll see many historic spots and learn about the founding fathers, the Unite the Right Rally, the statues, the Downtown Mall, the history of segregation, the Paul Revere of the South, and much more!
Once you purchase the tour never expires, get the walking tour app and take it anytime, as many times as you like. After taking the in person tour feel free to listen to it anytime remotely.
What's Included
- Explore downtown Charlottesville and learn it's history and stories
- Tour on our Walking Tour app in Charlottesville (NOT VIAOTR APP) :)
- The Tour never expires.
- Go at your pace, anytime. The Tour NEVER expires.
- No food, drink, admission or in person guides, it's all on the walking tours app
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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End Point
The tour ends at the Daedalus Bookshop, a hidden gem in the city and very close to the downtown mall. From here you can easily walk to the downtown mall.
What To Expect
The tour starts at the Freedom of Speech Wall, you'll hear the story of the wall, and if you can find chalk, feel free to write your thoughts.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Historic Downtown Mall
We will stop at multiple places in the Downtown Mall, you'll learn it's history, stories and the events that happened here.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
You'll walk down Heather Heyer Way and hear the tragic tale off how she was hit, the Unite the Right Rally, and the sad and horrific events that happened that day.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Paramount Theater
You will stop outside the theater and hear about Jim Crow laws, the history of the theater, segregation and more.
• Admission Ticket Free
Learn the history of Dave Matthews! This is the spot where Dave Matthews used to bartend before the band came together here in Charlottesville!
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
We will see the park where the infamous statue was removed and the beginning of the Unite the Right Rally. You'll hear the story of the Rally, why they came here, and the confederate statues here and around the country.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
McGuffey Art Center
You'll stop by the McGuffey Art Center and if open feel free to enter and explore.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
You'll see the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society, the building itself has quite the history of how it was built.
• Admission Ticket Free
This is the oldest Synogogue in Virginia, and one of the oldest in the country. It's historic, and has a special story. It's also the site that the Unite the Right stood outside chanting.
• Admission Ticket Free
Albemarle County Court House
You'll stop outside the historic courthouse, hear the story of the founding fathers, and hear about Jack Jouett's Ride, the Paul Revere of the South.
• Admission Ticket Free
Daedalus Books
The tour ends near the downtown mall at a hidden gem, the Daedalus Bookshop. Feel free to explore!
2 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by WalknTours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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