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Loved this tour!
This is a great way to get acquainted with the area's unique history.Very clear directions make this an easy audio tour to complete. Well done!
Orlando’s Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h–1h 30min
- Price from
- $9 / person
- Location
- Orlando, United States
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 19 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Meeting point
- 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.
Description
Are you looking for a way to see downtown Orlando without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Meet the cattle barons, citrus farmers, gunslingers and NASA engineers who helped put Orlando on the map way before Disney waltzed into town • Hear from producer Michael Perkins who worked at the Orange County Regional History Center for over 25 years • Do it all in an hour 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 under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 23
- Adult (ages 6+)
- $9
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 22.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The tour starts outside the Orlando Public Library. You'll hear a bit of history, learn how the tour works using the VoiceMap app and be introduced to the tour's creator.
The tour passes by the Rosalind Club. You'll hear about its history while you walk.
Lake Eola Park
The tour passes through a small section of Lake Eola Park while you learn about the lake.
The tour passes by Lake Eola. You'll learn more about the lake before continuing the tour.
Cathedral of St. Luke, Orlando, Florida
The tour passes by the Cathedral of St. Luke. You'll hear about the cathedral as you walk.
The tour passes by the historic Angebilt Hotel. You'll hear a bit about the hotel as you walk.
Church Street Station
The tour passes by Church Street Station. You'll learn its history while you walk.
City Arts
The tour passes by City Arts which is refered to as the Rogers Building on the tour.
The tour passes by the Rogers building. You'll hear about the building while you walk.
The Orange County Regional History Center
The tour ends by the Orange County Regional History Center.
What's included
Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Not included
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
19 reviews
How it compares in Orlando
- Starting price $9 is 88% below the typical $75 for tours of similar length in Orlando
Excurgo comparison of 865 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Orlando’s Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour take?
Orlando’s Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour lasts about 1h–1h 30min. The itinerary has 10 stops.
How much does Orlando’s Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour cost?
Prices start at $9 per person for this Orlando experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Orlando’s Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel Orlando’s Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is 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. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Orlando’s Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Orlando’s Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 19 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by VoiceMap Audio Tours.
Reviews(19)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
T
Great
It was a good little tour for the money
G
Worth it & Easy to use
Great short walking tour of DTO. Easy to follow & we learnt quite a bit on the Sunshine State. Good value & highly recommended
A
Good
Great, clear historical explanation and accurate. We like the ease instructions on how to use the app.
P
A very pleasant morning!
My wife & I enjoyed this very much. It was April & therefore very quiet which tbh, was lovely. The Fee was very reasonable & we thought was very good value. The Tour took c. 90 minutes which was perfect. We had a lovely interaction in the Public Library where a man at the Information Desk voluntarily approached us & provided us with the assistance we needed to get us on our way. A nice way to spend our morning.
6
Easy to use
The self guided tour was easy to use. Shared historical information. The tracking of us as we walked was amazing. Highly recommend. Will look for audio tours in other cities.
2
Endeavorable remembrances that are treasured in our mind and in our heart.
I think it was a wish fulfilled because I had set out to make a tour of certain iconic Magic Kingdom shows, which I had attended, with my 3 children, as children, and whose memories still remain indelible in my mind.
S
A fun way to learn more about Orlando away from the parks
We stumbled across this audio tour for Orlando and we are so glad we did. Informative, leisurely, entertaining, accurate and easy to follow directions.
C
A dream experience
The trip was a dream, a wonderful and unforgettable experience, full of fun and special moments. It is the perfect destination to enjoy as a family.
F
1 hour or all day you decide
This was such a fabulous tour. The f you’re into history, this 1 hour audio guide can be made into a full day of exploring downtown Orlando. Pack a lunch, sunscreen, and an umbrella. From the library, to the swan paddle boats, to the train station— and ending at the museum of history…. this was an amazing day of adventure
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