Stanford's Art and Architecture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Are you looking for a way to see Stanford University without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Get to know the university’s hidden corners and little-known stories including the custom where university band members carry a wooden casket across campus • Hear from producer Move and Listen, an independent production studio in sunny California • 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 your booking date and after it • 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.
Departure Point
- Before arrival, please install the 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.
Return Details
- The tour ends in front of "Gates of Hell" artwork by Auguste Rodin.
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes - 2 hours
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Stanford Oval
20 Palm Drive, Stanford, CA 94305
You don’t need to be a student at Stanford University to relish its art, architecture and history. Stanford is one of the largest universities in the States, and its campus is a must-see for anyone visiting San Francisco or the Bay Area. On this walking tour starting at the Stanford Oval, I’ll point out the campus’ major landmarks and show you a few hidden gems off the beaten tourist path.
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Stop At: Memorial Court
450 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305
Our walk passes the Memorial Court. Along the way, you’ll learn about the university’s history, including founders Amasa Leland and Jane Stanford, hear about some popular student traditions, and see a few great pieces of architecture and art.
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Stop At: Burghers of Calais Sculpture
Memorial Court, Stanford University, Stanford, California
On this tour, you’ll have a chance to see some great Auguste Rodin sculptures including Burghers of Calais and Gates of Hell.
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Stop At: Stanford Memorial Church
450 Serra Mall Bldg 500, Palo Alto, California
On this tour, you’ll have a chance to discover the backstory behind Stanford’s Memorial Church and how it became a center for student religious life.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Stanford Art Gallery
419 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, CA 94305
Our walk passes the Stanford Art Gallery. You'll hear all about it while we walk.
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Stop At: Hoover Tower
Stanford University, Palo Alto, California
On this tour, you’ll have a chance to find out about the Soviet dissident and novelist Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, who lived in Hoover Tower on the campus.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Stanford Clock Tower
Stanford, CA 94305
On this tour, you’ll have a chance to see the Stanford Clock Tower and its antique-style pendulum clock mechanism.
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Stop At: White Memorial Fountain
White Plaza, Stanford, CA 94305
Our walk passes the White Memorial Fountain. You'll hear all about it while we walk.
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Stop At: Stanford University Bookstore
519 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, CA 94305
On this tour, you’ll have a chance to browse through the Stanford University Bookstore.
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Stop At: Fire Truck House
433 Santa Teresa Street, Stanford, CA 94305
Along the way, you’ll learn about the university’s history, including founders Amasa Leland and Jane Stanford, hear about some popular student traditions, and see a few great pieces of architecture and art.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden
Lomita Dr, Stanford, California
On this tour, you’ll have a chance to stroll around the hidden Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Science & Engineering Quad Courtyard
Stanford, CA 94305
On this tour, you’ll have a chance to feel like a giant roaming between planets in space thanks to Alicja Kwade’s Pars Pro Toto artwork in the Science & Engineering Quad Courtyard.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Pars pro Toto by Alicja Kwade
Via Pueblo, Stanford, CA 94305
On this tour, you’ll have a chance to feel like a giant roaming between planets in space thanks to Alicja Kwade’s Pars Pro Toto artwork in the Science & Engineering Quad Courtyard.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Rodin Sculpture Garden
Museum Way, Cantor Arts Museum,, Stanford University, Stanford, California
Our walk ends in the Rodin Sculpture Garden. You'll hear all about it while we walk.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: "Gates of Hell" by Auguste Rodin
Palo Alto, CA 94304
On this tour, you’ll have a chance to see some great Auguste Rodin sculptures including Burghers of Calais and Gates of Hell.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
Redemption Instructions
VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.
This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:
1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
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• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
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For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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