Different Types Of Washington DC Audio Walking Tours

By Lila Bryant


Washington DC is a great place to visit. Attractions like the the Smithsonian galleries and museums to the National Zoo and Veterans Memorial are free. When visiting these attractions, most can be greatly enhanced by one of many Washington DC audio walking tours. Information can also be found on less traveled areas. Many of these recordings which hold a great deal of beauty and history can also be found online and download free of charge.

Audio recordings can be related to historic homes, museums, neighborhoods, the National Zoo or many other attractions. Each tour generally has a narration that last from about a half-hour to those that are well over an hour. Most tend to be directed at a specific area or location, many which are also guided by local volunteers or paid staff members.

Visitors can sign up at specific sites for these walking tours. Others can be found online in various formats. One of the most popular are free podcasts which allow individuals to download the narration before leaving home and take the tour at a time which is convenient. As some of these audio recordings are free, there is a nominal charge for others so it is good to look at a number of websites before paying for any type of walking tour.

Many areas have both day and night tours, this is especially true in cities which host ones related to ghosts as most happen at night. Whereas, most historic walking and museum audio tours are only offered during the daytime. When traveling alone, it is often good to get an idea of the safety of an area by checking local crime statistics and participating in group tours or walking with a guide.

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.

A great deal of knowledge can also be obtained by simply listening to the podcast online from home. Whether planning a trip, or simply needing a great way to relax, these recordings can often help individuals decide places of interest whether traveling now or in the future. Even if one never visits the area, one can still learn a great deal about a city's history and people.

There are other podcasts which allow individuals to take a walking tour without ever leaving home. Past and future versions of various tours can offer a great deal of entertainment, knowledge and insight to those who have to be at home due to illness, responsibilities, or simply a lack of funds. Like reading, or listening to an audio book, these podcasts take individuals on journeys which may never be possible in real life.

Whether visiting the Nation's Capitol, or other area, listening to a recording from afar, or frequently traveling to different areas, these tours can be quite useful. Individuals can also learn a lot about the people that developed different cities as well as about the various attractions and other historic sites. One of the best is a narrated tour through the Museum of the American Indian, a Smithsonian institute in Washington DC which focuses on the early days and the trials and triumphs associated with same.




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