Colonial Williamsburg GPS Tour

Name: Colonial Williamsburg GPS Tour
Rating: 4.5 (74 reviews)
Author: David Kneynsberg LLC

Self-Guided GPS Narrated Tours

Free · In‑App Purchases

74 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Travel
Developer

David Kneynsberg LLC
Language

EN
English
Size

99.4
MB

Fixed the iOS 18 crash issue for improved app stability and performance. 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 audio 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 self-guided 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.

Ratings & Reviews

4.5

out of 5

74 Ratings

Short and sweet
10/25/2022

thekatocat
Fairly good value. Didn’t buy passes as we were on a whirlwind tour, Jamestown , Yorktown, Williamsburg. My wife and I shared audio. Each stop on circuit had about 1.2 minutes of info ; some stops had additional 30 secs of info if you were more interested. For the typical tourist , short and sweet; I wanted more, but my wife thought it was adequate as I’m more interested in history than she was
Short and sweet
10/25/2022

thekatocat

Fairly good value. Didn’t buy passes as we were on a whirlwind tour, Jamestown , Yorktown, Williamsburg. My wife and I shared audio. Each stop on circuit had about 1.2 minutes of info ; some stops had additional 30 secs of info if you were more interested. For the typical tourist , short and sweet; I wanted more, but my wife thought it was adequate as I’m more interested in history than she was
Great stories
11/30/2021

Careful Reviewer
We did not buy the tickets at the visitor center since they cost $45 per person! We used the App instead and we followed the recommended route on the App. We were not able to go inside some of the buildings that are owned by the visitor center but we got info about all of them from the App. The “period” dressed folks scattered around were happy to talk and answer our questions also. Did not need a ticket to do that!I am glad we chose to skip the tickets and used the App. It was a lot cheaper and we still got to absorb the atmosphere of the colonial city.

Developer Response
We're so glad that you enjoyed the tour! Thank you so much for the review. Please consider filling out the feedback form at the end so we can learn where to improve. Thanks again!
Great stories
11/30/2021

Careful Reviewer

We did not buy the tickets at the visitor center since they cost $45 per person! We used the App instead and we followed the recommended route on the App. We were not able to go inside some of the buildings that are owned by the visitor center but we got info about all of them from the App. The “period” dressed folks scattered around were happy to talk and answer our questions also. Did not need a ticket to do that!I am glad we chose to skip the tickets and used the App. It was a lot cheaper and we still got to absorb the atmosphere of the colonial city.
Developer Response 09/27/2021
We're so glad that you enjoyed the tour! Thank you so much for the review. Please consider filling out the feedback form at the end so we can learn where to improve. Thanks again!
Literally saved $135
11/30/2021

OceanStateOfMind
We found enormous value in this tour. It allowed us to walk around the town and learn about the significance of different spots without having to buy the town’s ticket that gets pushed on you at every turn (which is extremely expensive for a group of 3 like ours). I LOVED the flexibility this tour allowed. We actually only saw a portion of Colonial Williamsburg on the first day, and finished up the tour when we passed through again at the end of our trip.

Developer Response
Yay! We're so delighted to know that your whole group enjoyed the tour! The convenience of walking around at your pace is a huge benefit of this self-guided audio. I’m thrilled that we could bring Colonial Williamsburg to life. Thanks again!
Literally saved $135
11/30/2021

OceanStateOfMind

We found enormous value in this tour. It allowed us to walk around the town and learn about the significance of different spots without having to buy the town’s ticket that gets pushed on you at every turn (which is extremely expensive for a group of 3 like ours). I LOVED the flexibility this tour allowed. We actually only saw a portion of Colonial Williamsburg on the first day, and finished up the tour when we passed through again at the end of our trip.
Developer Response 12/07/2021
Yay! We're so delighted to know that your whole group enjoyed the tour! The convenience of walking around at your pace is a huge benefit of this self-guided audio. I’m thrilled that we could bring Colonial Williamsburg to life. Thanks again!
Meh
11/28/2021

matityahudavid
Hardly used. Better to speak with people in role, take the tours, and whatnot.I suppose if you’re by yourself and plugged into head phones, and wanted to stare at your device.I’m also not sure that it’s accurate. For example, app says that Mr. Wythe was an abolitionist while it was clear that he owned slaves (according to the grounds and CW staff).$7 loss, don’t let it be your loss either.

Developer Response
This self-guided tour saves $45 per person. It’s great for folks who want to explore Colonial Williamsburg without buying a $45 ticket, or don’t have the full day to go inside each historic home. This tour allows you to walk around town while learning about what you’re seeing and why it matters. It’s totally hands-free — the audio pops up based on your location, so there’s no need to constantly stare at the phone! For Wythe’s story, be sure to listen to the Learn More story which talks about how he freed his slaves.
Meh
11/28/2021

matityahudavid

Hardly used. Better to speak with people in role, take the tours, and whatnot.I suppose if you’re by yourself and plugged into head phones, and wanted to stare at your device.I’m also not sure that it’s accurate. For example, app says that Mr. Wythe was an abolitionist while it was clear that he owned slaves (according to the grounds and CW staff).$7 loss, don’t let it be your loss either.
Developer Response 12/01/2021
This self-guided tour saves $45 per person. It’s great for folks who want to explore Colonial Williamsburg without buying a $45 ticket, or don’t have the full day to go inside each historic home. This tour allows you to walk around town while learning about what you’re seeing and why it matters. It’s totally hands-free — the audio pops up based on your location, so there’s no need to constantly stare at the phone! For Wythe’s story, be sure to listen to the Learn More story which talks about how he freed his slaves.

iOS 18 compatibility issues resolved.

Version 1.4

10/03/2024

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