Historical Downtown Eau Claire: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
- 1.5–2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
See where the city got its start from a small logging town that grew into a cultural powerhouse on this affordable self-guided audio tour. • Take in over 30 topics including Eau Claire’s fascinating lumber history, its steamboat era, electric streetcars, and its Grand Opera House • Hear from producer Roger Gostomski, founder of Eau Claire Tours and who’s called the city home for over 30 years • Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before and after your booking date • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Inclusions
What's included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
What's not
- Food/Drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Transportation
Itinerary
The tour makes a roughly 10 minute stop in Phoenix Park where you'll hear about Eau Claire's early history.
The tour briefly stops outside the Pablo Center at the Confluence. You'll hear a little about the centre and have the opportunity to pause the tour and go in.
The tour briefly stops outside the District Pub. You'll hear a bit about some of the food served and what the pub is like.
The tour stops briefly in front of Houligans. You'll hear a bit about the pub and have the chance to pause the tour if you decide to eat there.
The tour briefly stops in front of Schlegelmilch House. You'll hear about Schlegelmilch and how the house has changed over the years.
The tour briefly stops in front of the State Theatre. You'll hear a bit about the theatre's history before continuing with the tour.
The tour stops briefly outside Ramones Ice Cream Parlor. You'll hear about the parlor and have the chance to go inside and get some ice cream if you with. (The cost of the ice cream is not included in the tour.)
The tour stops briefly in front of The Local Store. You'll hear a bit about its history and what it sells.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.7
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Ratings come from 17 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
How it compares in USA, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 89% below the median of the 2274 experiences we list in USA, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 318 of 2274.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in USA, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
