Roanoke Audio Tour: Steel Rails, Towering Tales & Historic Echoes
A steam-powered titan once thundered down the rails where city streets now sleep and echo with secrets. Roanoke is alive with tales beneath its industrial skin. This self-guided audio tour walks you through downtown’s unexpected side, where historic courtrooms meet locomotive legends. Turn corners most never notice. Discover stories few ever hear. Who stood defiant in the courthouse shadows during a scandal that shook the region’s justice system? What hidden pact linked railway tycoons and civic leaders beneath the clang of Norfolk and Western 1218? And why does a forgotten car in the Transportation Museum still draw whispers from locals decades later? Wander from solemn marble to iron and steam. Trace the city’s pulse from legal showdowns to mechanical marvels. Each step unpacks Roanoke’s drama and invites you to see the ordinary transformed by history’s spark. Start now. Follow the thunder and reveal what others overlook.
Tour preview
About this tour
- scheduleDuration 40–60 minsGo at your own pace
- straighten3.0 km walking routeFollow the guided path
- headphonesAudio guide1+ languages available
- wifi_offWorks offlineDownload once, use anywhere
- all_inclusiveLifetime accessReplay anytime, forever
- location_onStarts at Wells Fargo Tower (Roanoke)
Stops on this tour
Frequently asked questions
How do I start the tour?
After purchase, download the AudaTours app and enter your redemption code. The tour will be ready to start immediately — just tap play and follow the GPS-guided route.
Do I need internet during the tour?
No! Download the tour before you start and enjoy it fully offline. Only the chat feature requires internet. We recommend downloading on WiFi to save mobile data.
Is this a guided group tour?
No — this is a self-guided audio tour. You explore independently at your own pace, with audio narration playing through your phone. No tour guide, no group, no schedule.
How long does the tour take?
Most tours take 60–90 minutes to complete, but you control the pace entirely. Pause, skip stops, or take breaks whenever you want.
What if I can't finish the tour today?
No problem! Tours have lifetime access. Pause and resume whenever you like — tomorrow, next week, or next year. Your progress is saved.
What languages are available?
All tours are available in 50+ languages. Select your preferred language when redeeming your code. Note: language cannot be changed after tour generation.
Where do I access the tour after purchase?
Download the free AudaTours app from the App Store or Google Play. Enter your redemption code (sent via email) and the tour will appear in your library, ready to download and start.
If you don't enjoy the tour, we'll refund your purchase. Contact us at [email protected]
Checkout securely with 
