See quirky public art and diverse architecture on this self-guided walking tour of Downtown Charleston Historic District.
• Find Charleston’s smallest piece of public art and stroll down the first brick-paved street in the United States • Hear from producer Emma Carpenter whose passion for historic buildings and architecture lead her to create this VoiceMap tour while she was still in high school • Do it all in 45 minutes 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 und...
Highlights
From 45 minutes to 1 hour
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 45 minutes to 1 hour
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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
Meeting Points
Departure
Haddad Riverfront Park
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
The tour begins at Haddad River Front Park. You'll hear about the park and river while you walk and be introduced to how VoiceMap works.
2
Robert C. Byrd United States Courthouse
The tour passes by Robert C. Byrd United States Courthouse. You'll learn about the courthouse while you walk.
3
Kanawha County Courthouse
The tour passes by the Kanawha County Courthouse. You'll learn about the court while you walk.
4
Charleston Municipal Court
The tour passes by the Charleston Municipal Court. You'll learn about the court while you walk.
5
Resurrection Church | Capitol Theater
The tour passes by the Capitol Theater. You'll hear the theater while you walk.
6
Black Sheep
The tour passes by Black Sheep restaurant. You'll hear a bit about the restaurant while you walk.
7
Capitol Street
The tour takes you down Capitol Street. You'll learn about the historic street while you walk.
8
Grazianos Pizza
The tour passes by Grazianos Pizza. You'll hear a bit about the restaurant's history.
9
Peanut Shoppe
The tour passes by the Peanut Shoppe. You'll hear a bit about the shop while you walk.
10
Kanawha County Public Library
The tour passes by the Kanawha County Public Library. You'll hear about the library while you walk.
11
Mortar Man
The tour passes the Mortar Man. You'll hear about this tiny piece of street art while you walk and you'll be told how to spot it.
Art and Architecture in the Downtown Charleston: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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See quirky public art and diverse architecture on this self-guided walking tour of Downtown Charleston Historic District.
• Find Charleston’s smallest piece of public art and stroll down the first brick-paved street in the United States • Hear from producer Emma Carpenter whose passion for historic buildings and architecture lead her to create this VoiceMap tour while she was still in high school • Do it all in 45 minutes 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 und...
Highlights
From 45 minutes to 1 hour
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 45 minutes to 1 hour
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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
Meeting Points
Departure
Haddad Riverfront Park
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
