The Kansas City Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour offers an engaging and flexible way to explore the city’s rich history. With automatic audio playback, offline maps, and comprehensive routes, participants can navigate easily while enjoying captivating narratives. Priced at $13.49 per person, this private tour provides a hands-free experience without the constraints of other groups. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a local looking to uncover hidden gems, this tour promises to take you on an enlightening journey through the heart of Kansas City.
Key Points
- Comprehensive self-guided walking audio tour of Kansas City with offline maps and flexible exploration at one’s own pace.
- Engaging and informative narration providing unique tales and thrilling history of the city.
- Automatic audio playback based on location for a hands-free experience during the tour.
- Tour starts at KC Area Credit Union and ends at 1000 Locust St, with app-based instructions for access.
- Priced at $13.49 per person and available daily from 9 AM to 7 PM, with a year-long validity.
Tour Overview
The Kansas City Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour offers an engaging and flexible experience for visitors to explore the city at their own pace.
This tour covers key locations with a comprehensive route and offline maps. Featuring a highly-rated narrator, the tour delivers unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey.
Participants can start anytime, pause for breaks, and enjoy a hands-free experience with audio that plays automatically based on their location.
Priced at $13.49 per person, the tour is available daily from 9 AM to 7 PM and can be canceled up to 24 hours in advance.
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Features
Engaging storytelling and a perfect narrator set this self-guided walking tour apart.
The comprehensive route covers all the key stops in Kansas City with offline maps, allowing you to explore at your own pace.
The hands-free experience is hassle-free, as the audio automatically plays based on your location.
Whether you’re a local or visiting, this tour provides a memorable journey through the city’s thrilling history and unique tales.
With a highly-rated voice guide and flexible pacing, you can pause anywhere for breaks, making it a convenient and enjoyable experience.
Access and Setup
To begin the tour, guests will meet at the KC Area Credit Union located at 601 E 12th St Rm G-61, Kansas City, MO 64106.
The tour ends at 1000 Locust St, Kansas City, MO 64106.
Before arrival, participants must download the Action’s Tour Guide App and bring:
- Charged smartphone
- Power bank
- Headphones
Following the booking confirmation received via email and text, guests can start the tour by opening the app, selecting the tour, and following the audio cues.
If any issues arise, they can contact the support team for assistance.
Tour Instructions
How does one start the tour? Upon receiving the booking confirmation via email and text, which includes setup instructions, travelers can get ready to embark on their self-guided adventure.
First, they’ll need to download the Action’s Tour Guide App before arriving. Once at the meeting point, KC Area Credit Union, they simply open the app, select the Kansas City tour, and follow the audio cues.
If any issues arise with the audio, the app provides support contact information. With this setup complete, guests are ready to explore Kansas City at their own pace, relying on the tour’s comprehensive route and offline maps.
Booking Confirmation
After booking the Kansas City Self-Guided Walking Tour, travelers receive their confirmation via email and text.
This confirmation includes:
- The meeting point, end point, and downloadable map.
- Instructions on how to access the tour through the Action’s Tour Guide App.
- Reminders to bring a charged smartphone, power bank, and headphones for the self-guided experience.
The confirmation provides all the necessary information to prepare for the tour, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable exploration of Kansas City’s highlights at the traveler’s own pace.
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Starting the Tour
Once travelers have their booking confirmation, starting the Kansas City Self-Guided Walking Tour is straightforward. They need to open the Action’s Tour Guide App, select the Kansas City tour, and follow the audio cues. The app provides a seamless, hands-free experience, automatically playing the narration based on the user’s location.
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If any audio issues arise, travelers can contact the tour’s support team for assistance. With a flexible pace and comprehensive route, the Kansas City Self-Guided Walking Tour ensures an enjoyable and memorable experience.
Audio Issues
If any audio issues arise during the Kansas City Self-Guided Walking Tour, travelers can contact the tour’s support team for assistance. The team is available to help resolve any problems with the audio playback, ensuring a seamless experience.
The support options include:
- Troubleshooting the app and device settings
- Providing guidance on volume adjustments or headphone connections
- Offering alternative solutions, such as re-downloading the tour or using a different device
Contacting the support team promptly can help minimize disruptions and allow travelers to continue their self-guided exploration of Kansas City without interruption.
Additional Information
Along With the hassle-free audio experience, travelers can expect a few other noteworthy aspects of the Kansas City Self-Guided Walking Tour.
While the tour isn’t wheelchair accessible, it’s conveniently located near public transportation.
The tour is also a private experience, allowing guests to explore at their own pace without other groups.
Those looking to save money can share the tour between couples by splitting headphones, and the tour is valid for an entire year after purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Buy a Physical Map of the Tour Route?
No, the tour does not provide a physical map. It uses the Action’s Tour Guide App to deliver the comprehensive route with offline maps that play automatically based on the user’s location for a hands-free experience.
Is the Tour Narrator’s Voice Available in Multiple Languages?
The tour’s narrator voice is currently only available in English. There is no information provided about the availability of the audio tour in other languages. The tour caters to English-speaking visitors.
Are There Any Discounts for Students or Seniors?
The tour doesn’t offer any specific discounts for students or seniors. However, the overall price of $13.49 per person is already discounted from the regular $14.99 price, potentially providing savings for all participants.
How Long Does the Tour Typically Take to Complete?
The tour typically takes 1.5 to 2 hours to complete, allowing visitors to explore at their own pace. The flexible format lets them pause and resume the audio as needed throughout the self-guided experience.
Can I Extend the Tour Validity Period Beyond One Year?
Unfortunately, the tour validity period cannot be extended beyond one year. The tour is only valid for one year from the date of purchase, as stated in the additional information. This is a standard policy for most audio tours.
The Sum Up
The Kansas City Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour offers an engaging and flexible way to explore the city’s rich history and unique tales at your own pace. With automatic audio playback, offline maps, and comprehensive routes, participants can navigate easily while enjoying captivating narratives from a highly-rated narrator. The tour’s accessible daily schedule provides a private experience without the constraints of other groups.
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