Philadelphia Audio Tour: Legends, Labs, and Landmarks of University City
Deep beneath University City’s polished streets, ancient artifacts whisper and the code that changed the world blinks in the shadows. Here lies more than campus pathways—these blocks hide audacious experiments, hidden rivalries, and untold revolutions. This self-guided audio tour transforms your walk into a hunt for secrets behind locked lab doors and stained-glass institution walls. Discover what most visitors never glimpse: the crossroads where ancient wisdom and modern genius collide. Who risked everything to smuggle a forbidden mummy out of Egypt beneath Penn Museum’s elegant arches? What happened in the dead of night after the world’s first computer flickered to life at ENIAC? Can the Wistar mouse colony’s bizarre origin story be believed—or was it a prank that went too far? Move through echoing corridors, sunlit lawns, and shadowy corners where discoveries shook the world. This is University City as you have never known it—raw, vivid, and alive. Unlock the secrets. Press play and step into the hidden heart of the city.
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About this tour
- scheduleDuration 30–50 minsGo at your own pace
- straighten4.7 km walking routeFollow the guided path
- headphonesAudio guide1+ languages available
- wifi_offWorks offlineDownload once, use anywhere
- all_inclusiveLifetime accessReplay anytime, forever
- location_onStarts at Penn Museum
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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]
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