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Charlottesville Historic Downtown APP/GPS Smartphone Walking Tour
Charlottesville
Explore Charlottesville's history at your own pace with our GPS-guided walking tour. Discover key sites and stories anytime, hands-free.
Duration:
1 hour, 5 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Freedom of Speech Wall - The tour begins at the Freedom of Speech Wall, where you’ll learn about its history. If you find some chalk, you’re welcome to share your thoughts on the wall.
- Historic Downtown Mall - We’ll visit several spots in the Downtown Mall, delving into its history, stories, and significant events.
- Heather Heyer Way - Walk down Heather Heyer Way and hear the heartbreaking story of her tragic death during the Unite the Right Rally and the horrific events of that day.
- The Paramount Theater - We’ll stop outside the theater to discuss Jim Crow laws, the theater’s history, segregation, and more.
- Miller’s Downtown - Discover the history of Dave Matthews, who bartended here before his band formed in Charlottesville.
- Market Street Park - Visit the park where the controversial statue was removed and learn about the origins of the Unite the Right Rally, their reasons for coming, and the Confederate statues here and across the nation.
- McGuffey Art Center - Stop by the McGuffey Art Center, and if it’s open, feel free to explore inside.
- Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society - See the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society and learn about the building’s rich history.
- Congregation Beth Israel - This is the oldest synagogue in Virginia and one of the oldest in the country. It has a unique story and was the site where Unite the Right protesters chanted outside.
- Albemarle County Court House - Stop outside the historic courthouse to hear about the founding fathers and Jack Jouett’s Ride, known as the Paul Revere of the South.
- Daedalus Books - The tour concludes near the Downtown Mall at the hidden gem, Daedalus Bookshop. Feel free to explore!
What's Included
- Explore downtown Charlottesville and learn its history and stories
- Tour on our Walking Tour app in Charlottesville
- The tour never expires
- Go at your pace, anytime
What's Not Included
- No food, drink, admission or in person guides, it’s all on the walking tours app
Additional Information
Discover the story of Charlottesville and see it’s not to be missed sites! Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires. This tour is a smartphone guided experience that is hands free and guided step by step through the city.
You’ll see many historic spots and learn about the founding fathers, the Unite the Right Rally, the statues, the Downtown Mall, the history of segregation, the Paul Revere of the South, and much more!
Once you purchase the tour never expires, get the walking tour app and take it anytime, as many times as you like. After taking the in person tour feel free to listen to it anytime remotely.
Location
Freedom of Speech Wall
East Main Street
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
