Visby Audio Tour: Echoes of Knights, Ruins, and Island Legends
Self-guided audio tour of Visby. Explore the area while listening to fascinating stories.
Location
Gotland Museum
Gotland Museum 14 Strandgatan 621 56 Visby SwedenGood to know
Highlights
- In person
Refund Policy
About this event
Embark on the Visby Audio Tour: Echoes of Knights, Ruins, and Island Legends
Stonework scarred by cannon fire and silent fields where armor once clattered—Visby’s history hides beneath every cobblestone and shadowed arch. This self-guided audio tour escorts you beyond the surface, tracing legendary walls, forgotten regiments, and moments forever marked by blood and artistry. Hear stories even locals haven’t uncovered.
What survivor secrets linger behind the Visby city wall after the infamous siege? Which unexpected twist changed the outcome of the Battle of Visby forever? Why do some old artillery bunkers seem to echo at night with a single, unexplained marching step?
Stride through alleys where monarchs plotted, across grounds where rebels fell, and into halls filled with strange echoes of the island’s military past. Each step reveals strife, resilience, and beauty as centuries collide on Gotland’s legendary stone canvas.
Unlock Visby’s hidden tales. Let history seize you. Begin your journey, and awaken the walls.
🗺️ Tour Details
- Duration: 1 hour 31 minutes
- Distance: Around 3.8 km (2.3 miles)
- Audio Content: up to 40min
- Meeting Point: Start at Gotland Museum, only a 5 minute walk from Visby busstation
- Stops: 16 captivating landmarks including Visby city wall, Gotland Artillery Regiment, Gotland Anti-Aircraft Corps
Experience the charm of Visby 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 Visby'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 Visby 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:
- 🏛️ Gotland Museum (4min)
- ⛪ Visby Cathedral (2min)
- 📍 Battle of Visby (3min)
- 🎨 Gotland Artillery Regiment (3min)
- 📍 Gotland Anti-Aircraft Corps (4min)
- ⛪ Solberga Monastery (2min)
- 📍 Södertorg, Visby (3min)
- 🏰 Visborg Castle (2min)
- 🏨 The murder at Wisby Hotel (3min)
- 🏠 Burmeister House (4min)
- 🧱 Visby city wall (4min)
- ⛪ St. Catherine's Church Ruins, Visby (3min)
- ⛪ Church ruin of the Holy Spirit, Visby (3min)
- ⛪ Sankt Nicolai church ruins, Visby (2min)
- 📍 Gotland's Marine District (2min)
- 🌺 Visby Botanical Garden (3min)
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
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