Charlottesville Historic Smartphone Walking Tour

Discover the story of Charlottesville and see it's not to be missed sites! Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires. This tour is a smartphone guided experience that is hands free and guided step by step through the city.
You'll see many historic spots and learn about the founding fathers, the Unite the Right Rally, the statues, the Downtown Mall, the history of segregation, the Paul Revere of the South, and much more!

Once you purchase the tour never expires, get the walking tour app and take it anytime, as many times as you like. After taking the in person tour feel free to listen to it anytime remotely.

Meeting Point

Freedom of Speech Wall

605 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA

The tour starts at the Freedom of Speech Wall in the downtown mall. Before you begin you'll need the WalknTours app, that's the app that will guide you step by step through the city. There are lots of parking lots and spots nearby and this is the heart of downtown.

What's included:

• Explore downtown Charlottesville and learn it's history and stories
• Tour on our Walking Tour app in Charlottesville (NOT VIAOTR APP) :)
• The Tour never expires.
• Go at your pace, anytime. The Tour NEVER expires.

Not included:

• No food, drink, admission or in person guides, it's all on the walking tours app

What to expect:

Duration: between 55 minutes and 1 hour, 5 minutes

Freedom of Speech Wall

605 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA

The tour starts at the Freedom of Speech Wall, you'll hear the story of the wall, and if you can find chalk, feel free to write your thoughts.

5 minutes

Historic Downtown Mall

E Main St, , Charlottesville, 22902, Virginia

We will stop at multiple places in the Downtown Mall, you'll learn it's history, stories and the events that happened here.

10 minutes

Heather Heyer Way

Heather Heyer Way, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA

You'll walk down Heather Heyer Way and hear the tragic tale off how she was hit, the Unite the Right Rally, and the sad and horrific events that happened that day.

5 minutes

The Paramount Theater

215 E Main St, Charlottesville, 22902-5231, Virginia

You will stop outside the theater and hear about Jim Crow laws, the history of the theater, segregation and more.

Pass by without stopping

Miller's Downtown

109 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA

Learn the history of Dave Matthews! This is the spot where Dave Matthews used to bartend before the band came together here in Charlottesville!

5 minutes

Market Street Park

101 E Market St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA

We will see the park where the infamous statue was removed and the beginning of the Unite the Right Rally. You'll hear the story of the Rally, why they came here, and the confederate statues here and around the country.

5 minutes

McGuffey Art Center

201 2nd St NW, , Charlottesville, 22902-5012, Virginia

You'll stop by the McGuffey Art Center and if open feel free to enter and explore.

5 minutes

Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society

200 2nd St NE, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA

You'll see the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society, the building itself has quite the history of how it was built.

Pass by without stopping

Congregation Beth Israel

301 E Jefferson St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA

This is the oldest Synogogue in Virginia, and one of the oldest in the country. It's historic, and has a special story. It's also the site that the Unite the Right stood outside chanting.

Pass by without stopping

Albemarle County Court House

501 E Jefferson St, , Charlottesville, 22902-5172, Virginia

You'll stop outside the historic courthouse, hear the story of the founding fathers, and hear about Jack Jouett's Ride, the Paul Revere of the South.

Pass by without stopping

Daedalus Books

123 4th St NE, Charlottesville, 22902-5225, Virginia

The tour ends near the downtown mall at a hidden gem, the Daedalus Bookshop. Feel free to explore!

2 minutes