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Columbia’s Civil War & Street Art: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Non-refundable
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2 Hours to 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Mobile ticket
Overview
Are you looking for a way to see Columbia’s Historic Distric without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.
• Take in rare pre-Civil War homes, impressive stately homes, historic churches and quirky art on this circular walk
• Hear from producer Phil Biedron, an actor whose passion for storytelling led him to create this VoiceMap tour
• Do it all in two hours 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
South Carolina State House
Immerse yourself in Columbia’s colonial and modern history on this walking tour from the State House to Main Street and back. Before you get going, you'll hear the tour works using the VoiceMap mobile app.
• Admission Ticket Free
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
Hear how Trinity Episcopal Cathedral You’ll hear survived the burning of Columbia when General William T. Sherman mistook it for a Catholic rather than an Episcopal church.
• Admission Ticket Free
First Presbyterian Church
The tour passes by the First Presbyterian Church.
• Admission Ticket Free
Woodrow Wilson Family Home
The tour passes by Thomas Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president of the United States, childhood home.
• Admission Ticket Free
Township Auditorium
The tour passes by the Township Auditorium. You'll hear about the building while you walk.
• Admission Ticket Free
Robert Mills House & Gardens
The tour passes by the Robert Mills House and Garden. You'll hear about the building while you walk.
• Admission Ticket Free
Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens
Take in impressive the stately garden of the Hampton Preston House.
• Admission Ticket Free
The tour passes by the impressive Busted Plug street art and plaze.
• Admission Ticket Free
Tunnel Vision Mural
The tour passes by Tunnel Vision Mural, the impressive artwork created by Blue Sky.
• Admission Ticket Free
See the First Baptist Church where the Civil War officially began, and hear how it, too, was spared from destruction when Sherman’s troops were led to the wrong place by the city’s first black Baptist sexton.
• Admission Ticket Free
Never Bust Chain
The tour passes by another of Blue Sky's creations. You'll hear how it was installed without the city knowing about it until it was complete.
• Admission Ticket Free
The tour passes by Mast General Store where you'll hear how the chain store is helping to revitalize the urban shopping experience.
• Admission Ticket Free
Columbia Museum of Art
The tour passes by the Columbia Museum of Art. You'll hear about the museum while you walk.
• Admission Ticket Free
Richland County Public Library North Main Branch
The tour passes by the Richland County Library. You'll hear about he library and the art inside while you walk.
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by VoiceMap Audio Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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