Different Types Of Washington DC Audio Walking Tours

By Lila Bryant


Whether with a guide or pre-recorded audio, walking while on vacation can be a great experience. There are several different types of Washington DC audio walking tours. Some offer insight into historic neighborhoods while others take tourists on areas rarely seen. In most cities, there are also those that focus on specific attractions, museums or other locations of interest.

Audio recordings can be directed at specific attractions, or merely guide tourists on a walk around the city. Some focus on history, others attractions, while others allow visitors to get a closer look into U. S. Government operations. One of the best is probably related to the grounds of the White House which sits at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Some travel companies offer past, present and future recordings free of charge. This now allows those who may be homebound for various reasons the opportunity to take a trip without ever leaving home, especially those whom lack the funds to do so. While, others use the podcasts to determine which areas might be good for future vacations.

A few companies offer day, dusk and night audio walking tours. Many tourists do all three to get different scenic views. Day and night viewing can often be quite different, especially when it comes to the skyline, or attractions which offer dramatic lighting in the evening. These audio tours are especially popular among poets, photographers and writers.

Before leaving home, individuals can now download a number of podcasts which feature walking tours of many cities. These audio recordings are often quite informative about the people, places and things which can be found in the region. Some are more historic, while others focus on present day activities and events. All of which can be quite useful whether listening from home or visiting an area for the first time.

There are also audio recordings of worldwide travels which can be obtained as well. These are generally in the language native to the area of travel. It can often be a challenge but well worth learning other languages so as to enjoy the beauty and diversity of other cultures, especially if planning on taking an audio walking tour.

Many travel websites which offer these walking tour podcasts also offer a newsletter related to different cities which individuals can sign up to receive on a regular basis. These newsletters often feature news, weather and current events in the area. Most also include histories and stories of people and places in the region along with narration of different tours.

Whether visiting the U. S. Capitol for the first time, listening to a podcast from home, or a frequent traveler to the city, individuals can learn a great deal about the city and people of the area. One of the newest museums, that of the Museum of the American Indian provides insight into some of the earliest and most turbulent times of the country. D. C. Is also a city that offers a great deal of learning experiences whether through visiting museums, the White House, or other free attractions, historic alleyways and neighborhoods.




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