Marvellous Melbourne: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Are you looking for a way to see Melbourne without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.
• Find out what makes Melbourne tick on this walking tour through its vibrant CBD • Hear from producer Mitchell Secrett, an audio producer and podcast specialist, along with a few special guests who’ll share some interesting facts about the city • Do it all in an hour 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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Marvellous Melbourne: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
What's included in Marvellous Melbourne: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
St Paul's CathedralPass-by Only
St Paul's Cathedral was designed by English architect William Butterfield and was consecrated in 1891. The spires of the cathedral were built between 1926 and 1932. The cathedral is a popular site for state funerals including that of one of Australia's more well known Prime Ministers, Harold Holt.
ACMIPass-by Only
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image or ACMI is Australia’s national museum of film, video games, digital culture and art.The ACMI is the most visited moving image museum in the world. 1.45 million people visited ACMI during the 2015-16 financial year.
Fed SquarePass-by Only
Federation Square covers an area of 7.9 acres and has a number of institutions and buildings centred around it like the Ian Potter Centre and ACMI and the Koorie Heritage Trust. There are also a number of cafes and bars located around the square. A glass pavilion that provides access to the underground Melbourne Visitor Centre is situated on one corner of the square.
Inclusions
- VoiceMap Application
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to Melbourne Walking Audio Tour tour
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting 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. VoiceMap has sent you 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]
