Columbia's Civil War & Street Art: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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
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Columbia's Civil War & Street Art: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
What's included in Columbia's Civil War & Street Art: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
South Carolina State HousePass-by Only
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.
Trinity Episcopal CathedralPass-by Only
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.
First Presbyterian ChurchPass-by Only
The tour passes by the First Presbyterian Church.
Inclusions
- 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
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 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.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 2. Create an account 3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 4. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── • You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. • This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. • When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. • Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]
