Congressional Cemetery: a High-Spirited Walk with Stories of Extraordinary Lives

Name: Congressional Cemetery: a High-Spirited Walk with Stories of Extraordinary Lives
Brand: WeGoTrip
SKU: 4705
Price: 9 USD
Availability: InStock

About this activity

Audio tour

Audio tour in English

Route length: 1 mile

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Duration 1h

Audio tours on your smartphone

After purchase, you will receive the link to download the app to take this tour

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With the in-app audio guide, you decide when to start, pause, and finish your tour

No internet is required

All audio tours and tickets can be downloaded to your device anytime

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Hosted by Liz Ruskin

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You'll receive a self-guided audio tour right after booking

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Stroll through the famous historic cemetery guided by your own in-app audio tour
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Hear stories and personal accounts told by journalists, tour guides, activists, and presidents
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Spot the Accordion, the Library Card, and other quirky headstones of those who are still alive
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Walk through the cemetery where the stories of the famous come to life with this in-app audio tour! Led by a public radio reporter, this tour will introduce you to the colorful characters for whom the Congressional Cemetery became a final resting place. From the Prince of Bummers to the designer of the U.S. Capitol, each stop on the tour offers a unique perspective on Washington's history. ...

What's included

Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
Detailed route from stop to stop with live GPS map on your smartphone
Insightful narration by a public radio reporter

Earphones – please bring your own
Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
In-person tour guide

Download the app and the digital audio tour on your smartphone before the visit. You will find recommendations on how to get to the staring point in the first step of the tour. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please email us at support@wegotrip.com.

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Meet the host, Liz Ruskin

On WeGoTrip since 2023

Published by iziTravel

I've always loved audio tours. Now I've got a crush on izi.TRAVEL and I'm looking for my next project. I'm adept at all parts of the storytelling craft: Concept, research, scriptwriting, recording and audio mixing. Contact me at lruskin@gmail.com if you want to hire me to help you create your own "...