Columbia's Civil War & Street Art: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

By VoiceMap

Features

2h 30m
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation

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

Activity location

South Carolina State House
- 1100 Gervais Street
- 29208, Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

South Carolina State House
- 1100 Gervais Street
- 29208, Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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Columbia's Civil War & Street Art: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in English

2h 30m
Opening hours: Wed 12:00am-11:59pm
English

Travelers

Language options: English

Price details

$11.99 x 1 Adult$11.99

Total

What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

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

Activity itinerary

South Carolina State House (Pass by)

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 Cathedral (Pass by)

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 Church (Pass by)

The tour passes by the First Presbyterian Church.

Woodrow Wilson Family Home (Pass by)

The tour passes by Thomas Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president of the United States, childhood home.

Township Auditorium (Pass by)

The tour passes by the Township Auditorium. You'll hear about the building while you walk.

Robert Mills House & Gardens (Pass by)

The tour passes by the Robert Mills House and Garden. You'll hear about the building while you walk.

Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens (Pass by)

Take in impressive the stately garden of the Hampton Preston House.

Busted Plug Plaza (Pass by)

The tour passes by the impressive Busted Plug street art and plaze.

Tunnel Vision Mural (Pass by)

The tour passes by Tunnel Vision Mural, the impressive artwork created by Blue Sky.

First Baptist Church of Columbia (Pass by)

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.

Never Bust Chain (Pass by)

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.

Mast General Store Columbia (Pass by)

The tour passes by Mast General Store where you'll hear how the chain store is helping to revitalize the urban shopping experience.

Columbia Museum of Art (Pass by)

The tour passes by the Columbia Museum of Art. You'll hear about the museum while you walk.

Richland County Public Library North Main Branch (Pass by)

The tour passes by the Richland County Library. You'll hear about he library and the art inside while you walk.

Location

Activity location

South Carolina State House
- 1100 Gervais Street
- 29208, Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

South Carolina State House
- 1100 Gervais Street
- 29208, Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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