Charlottesville Historic Downtown APP/GPS Smartphone Walking Tour
Charlottesville, US
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Self-guided audio tour
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Duration 55-65 minutes
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Explore at your own pace
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Tour never expires
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Wheelchair accessible
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Private group experience
Experience Charlottesville's rich history at your own pace with a self-guided smartphone walking tour, exploring key sites and stories.
Included
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Explore downtown charlottesville and learn it's history and stories -
Tour on our walking tour app in charlottesville (not viaotr app) :)
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The tour never expires.
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Go at your pace, anytime. the tour never expires.
Excluded
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No food, drink, admission or in person guides, it's all on the walking tours app
Experience Charlottesville's rich history at your own pace with a self-guided smartphone walking tour, exploring key sites and stories.
Highlights
- Explore downtown Charlottesville and learn its history
- Tour on our Walking Tour app in Charlottesville
- The Tour never expires
- Go at your pace, anytime
- Discover hidden gems in the city
Meeting Point
The tour starts at the Freedom of Speech Wall in the downtown mall. Before you begin you'll need the WalknTours app, that's the app that will guide you step by step through the city. There are lots of parking lots and spots nearby and this is the heart of downtown.
605 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902 , United States
End Point
The tour ends at the Daedalus Bookshop, a hidden gem in the city and very close to the downtown mall. From here you can easily walk to the downtown mall.
123 Heather Heyer Way, Charlottesville, VA 22902 , United States
What to expect
Freedom of Speech Wall
The tour starts at the Freedom of Speech Wall, you'll hear the story of the wall, and if you can find chalk, feel free to write your thoughts.
5 minutes
Historic Downtown Mall
We will stop at multiple places in the Downtown Mall, you'll learn it's history, stories and the events that happened here.
10 minutes
Heather Heyer Way
You'll walk down Heather Heyer Way and hear the tragic tale off how she was hit, the Unite the Right Rally, and the sad and horrific events that happened that day.
5 minutes
The Paramount Theater
You will stop outside the theater and hear about Jim Crow laws, the history of the theater, segregation and more.
Miller's Downtown
Learn the history of Dave Matthews! This is the spot where Dave Matthews used to bartend before the band came together here in Charlottesville!
5 minutes
Market Street Park
We will see the park where the infamous statue was removed and the beginning of the Unite the Right Rally. You'll hear the story of the Rally, why they came here, and the confederate statues here and around the country.
5 minutes
McGuffey Art Center
You'll stop by the McGuffey Art Center and if open feel free to enter and explore.
5 minutes
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
You'll see the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society, the building itself has quite the history of how it was built.
Congregation Beth Israel
This is the oldest Synogogue in Virginia, and one of the oldest in the country. It's historic, and has a special story. It's also the site that the Unite the Right stood outside chanting.
Albemarle County Court House
You'll stop outside the historic courthouse, hear the story of the founding fathers, and hear about Jack Jouett's Ride, the Paul Revere of the South.
Daedalus Books
The tour ends near the downtown mall at a hidden gem, the Daedalus Bookshop. Feel free to explore!
2 minutes
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Wheelchair accessible -
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What our experts say
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Start at the Freedom of Speech Wall. -
Bring a notebook for your thoughts!
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Check out local eateries on the mall.
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Visit Daedalus Books for unique finds.
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Parking is plentiful near the mall.
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