Guildford Audio Tour: A Historic Soundscape Journey

Guildford Audio Tour: A Historic Soundscape Journey

By AllTours

Self-guided audio tour of Guildford. Explore the area while listening to fascinating stories.

Location

St Nicolas Church, Guildford

St Nicolas Church, Guildford St Nicholas church, Bury St, Guildford GU2 4AW, UKBury St GU2 4AW United Kingdom

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Highlights

  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Travel & Outdoor • Travel

Embark on the Guildford Chronicles: A Historic Soundscape Journey – Your Personal Adventure in Charlotteville!

Step into the soul of Charlotteville, Guildford with our immersive self-guided audio tour. Wander through historic streets, uncover hidden gems, and let the city's rich tapestry of stories unfold at your own pace. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a curious traveler, or someone seeking a unique experience, this tour is your perfect companion.

 

🗺️ Tour Details

  • Duration: 2 hours 13 minutes
  • Distance: Around 3.2 km (2.0 miles)
  • Audio Content: up to 1h 26min
  • Stops: 13 captivating landmarks including Guildford Castle, Guildford Museum, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Experience the charm of Charlotteville like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

 

🎒 What's Included

  • Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Charlotteville's history to life
  • Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  • Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  • Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience

ℹ️ Important Info

  • This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  • You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  • You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  • The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  • Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!

 

📲 Getting Started is Easy!

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Guildford on your terms. It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

 

👥 Who's It For?

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

 

🎬 Tour Description

A city of ancient secrets and roaring engines, Guildford hides its most dramatic tales in plain sight. Peer beyond the shopping crowds and feel history vibrating under your feet with this self-guided audio tour—a walking adventure where side streets echo with scandals, legends, and vanished revolutions known only to a few.

Why did fire nearly spell doom for centuries-old justice? What vital invention inside the Rodboro Buildings changed British roads forever? And which bus platform once sheltered a fugitive as the city slept?

Set out across vivid corners—where courts rumble with courtroom dramas, factory walls guard industrial breakthroughs, and bus engines hum with the promise of escape. Move through past and present as Guildford’s untold stories ignite each landmark, changing how you see every brick and every bustling crowd.

Plug in, press play, and uncover Guildford’s beating heart one secret at a time.

 

🎧 What is AllTours?

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

  • Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  • Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  • Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  • Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  • Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

 

📍 Tour Stops

You will visit the following locations:

    🏢  Rodboro Buildings (4min)
    📍  Guildford Crown Court (3min)
    🚉  Guildford bus station (2min)
    ⛪  St Nicolas Church, Guildford (4min)
    🎭  Yvonne Arnaud Theatre (3min)
    🏛️  Guildford Museum (5min)
    🏰  Guildford Castle (5min)
    🏛️  Guildford Guildhall (2min)
    ⛪  Holy Trinity Church, Guildford (4min)
    🏥  Abbot's Hospital (2min)
    ⛪  Bethel Chapel, Guildford (3min)
    🕍  Guildford Synagogue (3min)
    📍  G Live (5min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

 

🏛️ Additional City Topics

Learn even more about Charlotteville with these bonus audio stories available in the app:

    🏛️    Early History (1min)
    🏛️    Anglo-Saxon Period (3min)
    🏛️    Governance (3min)
    🏛️    Guildford Castle (3min)
    🏛️    Guildford Friary (2min)
    🏛️    Transport And Communications (3min)
    🏛️    Commerce And Industry (3min)
    🏛️    Guildford In The World Wars (3min)
    🏛️    Cathedral And University (2min)
    🏛️    Guildford Pub Bombings (2min)
    🌍    Eastern Districts (3min)
    🌍    Northern Districts (3min)
    🌍    Western Districts (4min)
    🎭    Guildford Local Governance (2min)

These additional topics provide deeper insights into the city's culture, history, and local life.

 

 

🌍 Available Languages

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  •  🇫🇷 French  •  🇪🇸 Spanish  •  🇩🇪 German  •  🇮🇹 Italian  •  🇵🇹 Portuguese  •  🇷🇺 Russian  •  🇯🇵 Japanese  •  🇨🇳 Chinese  •  🇳🇱 Dutch  •  🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  •  🇸🇦 Arabic  •  🇰🇷 Korean  •  🇸🇪 Swedish  •  🇩🇰 Danish  •  🇫🇮 Finnish  •  🇵🇱 Polish  •  🇨🇿 Czech  •  🇭🇺 Hungarian  •  🇬🇷 Greek  •  🇹🇷 Turkish  •  🇮🇳 Hindi  •  🇦🇱 Albanian  •  🇪🇹 Amharic  •  🇦🇲 Armenian  •  🇧🇩 Bengali  •  🇧🇦 Bosnian  •  🇧🇬 Bulgarian  •  🇲🇲 Burmese  •  🇪🇸 Catalan  •  🇭🇷 Croatian  •  🇪🇪 Estonian  •  🇬🇪 Georgian  •  🇮🇳 Gujarati  •  🇮🇸 Icelandic  •  🇮🇩 Indonesian  •  🇮🇳 Kannada  •  🇰🇿 Kazakh  •  🇱🇻 Latvian  •  🇱🇹 Lithuanian  •  🇲🇰 Macedonian  •  🇲🇾 Malay  •  🇮🇳 Malayalam  •  🇮🇳 Marathi  •  🇲🇳 Mongolian  •  🇳🇴 Norwegian  •  🇮🇷 Persian  •  🇮🇳 Punjabi  •  🇷🇴 Romanian  •  🇷🇸 Serbian  •  🇸🇰 Slovak  •  🇸🇮 Slovenian  •  🇸🇴 Somali  •  🇰🇪 Swahili  •  🇵🇭 Tagalog  •  🇮🇳 Tamil  •  🇮🇳 Telugu  •  🇹🇭 Thai  •  🇺🇦 Ukrainian  •  🇵🇰 Urdu  •  🇻🇳 Vietnamese

 

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