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Colonial Williamsburg GPS Tour app for iPhone and iPad


4.6 ( 2896 ratings )
Travel Entertainment
Developer: David Kneynsberg LLC
Free
Current version: 1.3, last update: 1 year ago
First release : 04 Sep 2021
App size: 78.08 Mb

Welcome to the narrated walking tour of Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia!

Colonial Williamsburg
Don’t just learn about American history… live it! At Colonial Williamsburg, America’s Colonial past comes to life through a living museum full of beautifully restored architecture and authentic reenactors. Stroll down these historic streets while this tour tells you everything you need to know about Williamsburg, early America, and more.

Williamsburg has a long and complex history which predates the creation of the United States by almost 150 years! Dig into the town’s origins, the dramatic struggles which unfolded here during the revolution, and the people who put Williamsburg on the map.

Plus, get insights into the painstaking restoration of Williamsburg, and find out how John Rockefeller was involved in all of it. If you’re looking for a comprehensive exploration of this fascinating town, this tour has you covered.

Are you ready to turn your phone into a personal tour guide? This app offers a fully-guided experience - like a local giving you a personalized, turn-by-turn tour.

This comprehensive tour includes:
■ Visitor Center
■ The Powhatan and Pocahontas
■ Founding Williamsburg
■ Slavery in Williamsburg
■ Peyton Randolph House
■ Fife and Drum Building
■ Origins of Colonial Williamsburg
■ Public Gaol
■ Basset Hall
■ Capitol Building
■ Secretary’s Office
■ Raleigh Tavern
■ Colonial Williamsburg Magazine
■ Courthouse
■ Ghostly Stories
■ Play House Stage
■ Governor’s Palace
■ George Wythe House
■ Bruton Parish Episcopal Church
■ Bowden-Armistead House
■ William & Mary
■ Brafferton
■ The Wren Building


APP FEATURES:

■ Award-winning platform
The app, which has been featured on Thrillist, received the famed Laurel Award from the Newport Mansions, who use Action Tour Guide for over a million tours per year.

■ Plays automatically
The app knows where you are and which direction you are heading, and plays audio automatically about the things you are seeing, plus stories and tips and advice. Simply follow the GPS map & the routing line.

■ Fascinating stories
Be immersed in an engaging, accurate, and entertaining story about each point of interest. The stories are professionally narrated and prepared by local guides.

■ Freedom of travel
No scheduled tour timings, no crowded groups, and no rush to move along past stops that interest you. You have total freedom to skip ahead, linger, and take as many photos as you’d like.

FREE DEMO vs FULL ACCESS:

Check out the totally free demo to get an idea of what this tour is all about. If you like it, purchase the tour to get full access to all of the stories.

QUICK TIPS:

■ Download ahead of time, over data or WiFi.
■ Be sure the phone battery is fully charged or take an external battery pack.

NOTE:
Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. This app uses your location service and GPS tracking feature to allow real-time tracking of your route.