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

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
City: South Carolina
Sun 23 Feb
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Starting at $11.99
Sun 23 Feb
Starting at $11.99
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What's Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Additional Info
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All of VoiceMap's audio tours are self-guided and users must bring their own smartphone and headphones to take the tour. We urge all our users to wear facemasks and carry hand sanitizer with them to ensure their own protection and the protection of others.
What To Expect
1
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.
2
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.
3
First Presbyterian Church
The tour passes by the First Presbyterian Church.
4
Woodrow Wilson Family Home
The tour passes by Thomas Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president of the United States, childhood home.
5
Township Auditorium
The tour passes by the Township Auditorium. You'll hear about the building while you walk.
6
Robert Mills House & Gardens
The tour passes by the Robert Mills House and Garden. You'll hear about the building while you walk.
7
Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens
Take in impressive the stately garden of the Hampton Preston House.
8
Tunnel Vision Mural
The tour passes by Tunnel Vision Mural, the impressive artwork created by Blue Sky.
9
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.
10
Columbia Museum of Art
The tour passes by the Columbia Museum of Art. You'll hear about the museum while you walk.
11
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.
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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