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

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

Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $11.99

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Sat 21 Jun

Starting at $11.99

Make a reservation

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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
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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.

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.

First Presbyterian Church

The tour passes by the First Presbyterian Church.

The Museum of Reconstruction Era

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

Township Auditorium

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

Robert Mills House & Gardens

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

Hampton-preston Mansion And Gardens

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

Tunnel Vision Mural

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

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.

Columbia Museum of Art

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

Richland Library North Main

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.

Reviews (1)

MBTexasGirl

Dec 2024

We were never able to find the starting point of the tour and after driving around the supposed starting point at least 5 times, we gave up. I believe we were scammed out of the $23.98 for the tour not to mention the 130 mile round trip to get to Columbia SC from Augusta GA for our day trip!!

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Hi there – The tour starts in the front of the State House on Gervais Street, facing the Capitol with the large column of a soldier on your right. The app includes these text directions as well the option to get directions using your preferred map app, like Google Maps or Waze. I'm trying to understand the confusion here. It is a walking tour. To actually stand in front of the building you'd need to park your car and continue on foot. Was this the problem? If you have any additional feedback, please email [email protected].