Pittsburgh Audio Tour: Echoes of Innovation and Ivy Shadows
Self-guided audio tour of Wilkinsburg. Explore the area while listening to fascinating stories.
Location
Thaw Hall
Thaw Hall 3943 O'Hara St Pittsburgh, 15213Good to know
Highlights
- In person
Refund Policy
About this event
Embark on the Pittsburgh Audio Tour: Echoes of Innovation and Ivy Shadows
A lone statue’s song echoes through Pittsburgh’s shadows while secret societies and bold visionaries leave clues in stone and stained glass. Behind the familiar skyline, the city’s true stories twist beneath the surface.
Turn your headphones on for a self-guided audio tour that peels back the layers of each landmark. Walk where most visitors only glance, hearing dramas and mysteries that nearly slipped through history’s cracks.
What furious conflict nearly turned a campus heart into a battleground? Why does one sanctuary hold a centuries-old enigma in its sacred walls? Who smuggled a forbidden tune past the city’s silent guardians on a stormy night?
Wander across leafy quads and majestic sanctuaries while tales of rebellion, hidden passions, and unlikely heroes pull you deeper into Pittsburgh’s living past. Every step spins the city into sharper focus, revealing unexpected beauty and forgotten intrigue.
Ready to listen for the city’s hidden pulse? Begin the adventure now.
🗺️ Tour Details
- Duration: 1 hour 23 minutes
- Distance: Around 3.4 km (2.1 miles)
- Audio Content: up to 35min
- Stops: 14 captivating landmarks including Software Engineering Institute, Forbes Field, Stephen Foster Memorial
Experience the charm of Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh'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 Pittsburgh 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.
🎧 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:
- 🏛️ Thaw Hall (3min)
- 🕌 Syria Mosque (2min)
- 🏛️ Schenley Farms Historic District (3min)
- 📍 Schenley Quadrangle (2min)
- 📍 William Pitt Union (2min)
- 🗼 Litchfield Towers (4min)
- 🌾 Forbes Field (3min)
- 🏔️ Hillman Library (3min)
- 🗿 Stephen Foster Memorial (4min)
- ⛪ Heinz Memorial Chapel (3min)
- 🌾 Bellefield Hall (3min)
- ⚔️ Software Engineering Institute (3min)
- 🏰 Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh (3min)
- 📍 Rodef Shalom Congregation (2min)
Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to 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
🎉 Congratulations on reading this far! You've earned yourself a little treat. Use code ILOVEAUDIOTOURS at checkout for 10% off your tour. Because who doesn't love a good discount for being thorough? 😉
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