Different Types Of Washington DC Audio Walking Tours

By Lila Bryant


Tourist areas often boast a number of bicycle, trolley and guided walking tours. Some of the best can be found in the biggest cities where the narration is often recorded. The Nation's capitol offers a number of different types of tours including several Washington DC audio walking tours.

Audio recordings can be related to historic homes, museums, neighborhoods, the National Zoo or many other attractions. Each tour generally has a narration that last from about a half-hour to those that are well over an hour. Most tend to be directed at a specific area or location, many which are also guided by local volunteers or paid staff members.

Some travel companies offer past, present and future recordings free of charge. This now allows those who may be homebound for various reasons the opportunity to take a trip without ever leaving home, especially those whom lack the funds to do so. While, others use the podcasts to determine which areas might be good for future vacations.

There are day and night walks and recordings available in many cities. When doing any type of walking at night, it is good to know the area and surroundings. Whether day or night, anyone going alone may want to go with another person or group and check local crime statistics to get an idea as to whether an area is safe, especially if having to walk alone.

Another group offers free audio podcasts of less traveled areas. The best often feature alleys, backstreets and other lesser known areas. Most of which are free and readily available for download before leaving home.

A great deal of knowledge can also be obtained by simply listening to the podcast online from home. Whether planning a trip, or simply needing a great way to relax, these recordings can often help individuals decide places of interest whether traveling now or in the future. Even if one never visits the area, one can still learn a great deal about a city's history and people.

Listening to past recordings of different areas can also help individuals decide whether or not it is an area one might like to visit. Whereas, one can also sign up to receive future recordings on many travel related websites. This is great for individuals who love to travel but are without the funds to do so as many of these recordings are simply sent by way of email attachment on a regular basis.

Whether visiting the Nation's Capitol, or other area, listening to a recording from afar, or frequently traveling to different areas, these tours can be quite useful. Individuals can also learn a lot about the people that developed different cities as well as about the various attractions and other historic sites. One of the best is a narrated tour through the Museum of the American Indian, a Smithsonian institute in Washington DC which focuses on the early days and the trials and triumphs associated with same.




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