Stanford's Art and Architecture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Works so perfectly! Was super easy to follow and very informative. The stops, directions were all so well geo-coordinated that it make the walk a breeze! Loved the experience.

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.
Duration1 hour and 30 minutes - 2 hoursLanguages Available
  • Audio guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Stanford Memorial Church450 Serra Mall Bldg 500, Palo Alto, CaliforniaYou 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. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Hoover TowerStanford University, Palo Alto, CaliforniaOur 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Burghers of Calais SculptureMemorial Court, Stanford University, Stanford, CaliforniaOn this tour, you’ll have a chance to see some great Auguste Rodin sculptures including Burghers of Calais and Gates of Hell.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Rodin Sculpture GardenMuseum Way, Cantor Arts Museum,, Stanford University, Stanford, CaliforniaOn 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 AvailableStop At: Papua New Guinea Sculpture GardenLomita Dr, Stanford, CaliforniaOur walk passes the Stanford Art Gallery. You'll hear all about it while we walk. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Memorial Court450 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305On 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 AvailableStop At: Fire Truck House433 Santa Teresa Street, Stanford, CA 94305On this tour, you’ll have a chance to see the Stanford Clock Tower and its antique-style pendulum clock mechanism.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: White Memorial FountainWhite Plaza, Stanford, CA 94305Our walk passes the White Memorial Fountain. You'll hear all about it while we walk. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Stanford Art Gallery419 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, CA 94305On this tour, you’ll have a chance to browse through the Stanford University Bookstore.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Science & Engineering Quad CourtyardStanford, CA 94305Along 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 AvailableStop At: "Gates of Hell" by Auguste RodinPalo Alto, CA 94304On this tour, you’ll have a chance to stroll around the hidden Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Stanford University Bookstore519 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, CA 94305On 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 AvailableStop At: Stanford Clock TowerStanford, CA 94305On 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 AvailableStop At: Pars pro Toto by Alicja KwadeVia Pueblo, Stanford, CA 94305Our walk ends in the Rodin Sculpture Garden. You'll hear all about it while we walk. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Stanford Oval20 Palm Drive, Stanford, CA 94305On 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
Inclusions
  • 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 InstructionsVOICEMAP CODE───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───Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app2. Create an account3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes4. Enter your code then select Download NowPLEASE NOTE───• 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───For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.meVoucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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Works so perfectly! Was super easy to follow and very informative. The stops, directions were all so well geo-coordinated that it make the walk a breeze! Loved the experience.

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