Philly MP3 - Compare Local Audio Tours
Philly MP3 Audio Walking Tour is an audio adventure that provides the most comprehensive and entertaining audio tour of America's Most Historic Square Mile. Philly MP3 enables you to:
- Step back in time and walk in the Founding Fathers' footsteps in one easy to follow audio tour.
- See all of the key historic sites such as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the National Constitution Center.
- Experience historic storytelling accompanied by character impersonations, patriotic music and sound effects.
- Make the most of your visit by taking the Philly MP3 Audio Walking Tour in just 75 minutes.
Philly MP3 Audio Walking Tour
Historic Sites Featured
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AudioWalk & Tour of Historic Philadelphia (aka AudioGuide) |
AudioSteps Walking Tour of Old City - Historic Downtown (aka AudioTreks) |
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Liberty Bell |  | | (not until the very end of the 3 hour tour) |
Independence Hall | | | (not until the very end of the 3 hour tour) |
National Constitution Center | | | |
Betsy Ross House | | | |
Declaration House | | | |
MTV Real World House | | ||
Signers' Walk | | ||
Signers' Garden | | ||
Arch Street Friends Meeting House | | ||
Christ Church | | | |
Old City Hall | | ||
Franklin's 300 Birthday | | ||
Franklin Court | | | |
U.S. Mint | | ||
B. Free Franklin Post Office | | | |
The First Bank of the United States | | | |
Second Bank of the United States | | | |
Christ Church Burial Ground | | | |
Carpenters' Hall | | | |
New Hall Military Museum | | | |
Library Hall | | | |
Philosophical Hall | | | |
Congress Hall | | |
Philly MP3 Audio Walking Tour
Compare & Contrast Chart*
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AudioWalk & Tour of Historic Philadelphia (aka AudioGuide) |
AudioSteps Walking Tour of Old City - Historic Downtown (aka AudioTreks) |
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| Overall rating (out of five Liberty Bells) |
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| Cost |
List Price: (You save 25% with our special introductory price) |
PURCHASE
RENTAL
*Listeners are tethered together[1] |
$14.00 per download |
| Length of walk |
1.25 miles (2.0 km) | 1.5 miles (2.4 km) | 3+ miles (4.8+ km) |
| Length of Audio Recording |
42:22 minutes | 74 minutes | 60 minutes |
| Total Tour Time (Walking & Listening) |
1.25 hours (75 minutes) |
2.25+ hours (135+ minutes) |
3+ hours (180+ minutes) |
| Format |
MP3 | CD & MP3 | MP3 |
| Download Size |
45.5 MB | 71.7 MB | 17.9 MB |
| Number of Audio Tracks |
36 | 65 | 53 |
| Directions & Wayfinding |
Clear and concise audio directions provided by “GPS Gena.” Plus, there is a great map showing clear walking route and site listings | No audio directions. The AudioWalk illustrated map provides the tour route | Audio directions with limited map, confusing wayfinding and no site listings on the map |
| Detailed Technical Directions |
Yes | Limited | Limited |
| Voices/Actors |
Multiple actors, storytellers and impersonations with historical figures | 1 narrator – Keith Arnold | 1 narrator – Dana Lyn Baron, she provides site details and directions |
| Sound Effects & Special Effects |
Yes, patriotic music, sound effects, and character interpretations | Very limited | Very Limited |
| Vibe |
Fun, upbeat, educational and informative | Conventional | Conventional |
| Year Produced |
2006 | 2002 | 2004 |
Awards |
2006 Communicator Awards: Winner, Audio Award of Excellence in Tourism | ||
| Locally Produced in Philadelphia |
Yes | Unknown | No |
| Rental Availability |
Yes - Coming Summer 2007 | Yes, but there is a hassle factor[2] | None |
*Objective and subjective attributes
1"…four people can travel with one CD player for a total of $20. (1 person for $10.00; 2 people for $14.00; $16.00 for three people; and $20.00 for four people) It should be four people with high-quality deodorant and enduring friendships, because when listening to the tour, they're tethered to one another by their earpiece extension wires.", "A Walk with history", The Philadelphia Inquirer, October 11, 2002
2If you do not order in advance by mail, the CDs and players are only available at the Independence Visitor Center and Lights of Liberty with the last rental available at 2PM everyday. All renters must be 18 or older (and fill out rental paperwork), or accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. One may need to wait in line to both rent and then return the equipment. Headsets can be uncomfortable during Philadelphia's hot summers. Only limited tour is available online.
