Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
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4.4
Petro_C
3 days ago
Good tour — it was interesting to listen to.
This is not the first tour we’ve purchased from different platforms.
The only thing I would change is the speaker’s accent. English is our second language, and we’ve been living in Canada for the past 10 years. We understood every word, but I think the tour would benefit from a more neutral English accent rather than a strong American one. It felt a bit funny, since that accent is one we usually hear only when watching movies.
Founded in 1701 Yale is the 3rd oldest institution of education in the USA, and some would say the most secretive. On our adventure I’ll guide you to New Haven’s historic spots including Yale’s old campus, the New Haven green, The inventors of the Hamburger - Louis Lunch, Grove Street Cemetery and many more. Go at your own pace. Stop anytime by pausing the tour, and continue anytime. This is on our Walking Tour app, and the tour never expires. Our tours are professionally produced for the best immersive experiences. Feel free to pause the tour and enter the Yale Art Gallery and see an original Van Gogh, or the Beinecke rare book Library and see the original Gutenberg bible, if they are open during normal visitors’ hours, entrance is free. You’ll also see the Tombs of the secret societies of Yale, including Skull and Bones, Book and Snake and Scroll and Keys, and learn about their members.
Departure Point
- The tour starts at the corner of Elm and College in front of the Battell Chapel and across from the New Haven Green. You will hear about the chapel, the Green and how Yale was named after Elihu Yale.
- The tour ends a few blocks from the start at the Scroll and Key tomb, where you'll hear the story of the secret society, their traditions and their tomb.
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Battell Chapel400 College Street, New Haven, CT 06511The tour starts outside the chapel and you'll learn about its history and about Elihu Yale, the man who Yale is named after. From there you'll walk to the Old Campus and be guided step by step through New Haven. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Yale Old Campus344 College Street, New Haven, CT 06511The tour then goes to Old Campus, the oldest part of Yale. You'll hear how it was founded, it's motto and about Nathan Hale, a hero of the revolution who attended Yale and see his statue. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Owl Shop Cigar Lounge268 College St, New Haven, ConnecticutThe Owl is a historic spot in New Haven where many legendary actors have hung, you'll hear about those people and it's history. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Louis' Lunch261 Crown Street, New Haven, CT 06511It's said that Louis Lunch invented the Hamburger back in the 1800's, and today it's tradition and stories run deep in New Haven. You'll hear it's history, stories, and their motto for Yale students.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Yale University Art Gallery1111 Chapel Street, , New Haven, ConnecticutThe tour tells the story of the art gallery and it's free to enter. Here you can see many famous artworks including Van Gogh’s Night Cafe and Edward Hopper’s Rooms by the Sea - two of the most recognizable paintings in the world. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Skull and Bones64 High Street, New Haven, CT 06511Secret Societies? Yale has plenty! The most famous being that of the Skill and Bones, the secret societies of the powerful including the Bush family. Hear the stories of their founding, past and the tale the Geronimo's skull is inside. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Harkness Tower74 High Street, New Haven, CT 06511The tour stops outside the historic building and you'll hear about the powerful that came from Yale, and how they grew wealthy beyond imagination. Some giving back. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Toad's Place300 York St, , New Haven, ConnecticutRock and Roll history! Hear the story of the spot the rockers played including U2, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Radiohead and Bob Dylan. it's historic. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library121 Wall St, , New Haven, ConnecticutThis place is epic. See the oldest books in the world at one of the most advanced libraries, and it's free! We are talking Guttenberg press books. You'll hear the story of the books and the building. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Grove St Cemetery227 Grove Street, New Haven, CT 06511The tour stops outside the Cemetery where you'll see the sign “The dead shall be raised” and hear about the history making people that are buried here. Duration: 5 minutesAdditional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Go at your own pace, stop and go as you please
- See Yales historic sites and learn their stories
- Tour of Yale on our walking tour app
- the tour never expires, take it anytime
- No food, drink or admission into buildings (Most are free), it's all outside.
Founded in 1701 Yale is the 3rd oldest institution of education in the USA, and some would say the most secretive. On our adventure I’ll guide you to New Haven’s historic spots including Yale’s old campus, the New Haven green, The inventors of the Hamburger - Louis Lunch, Grove Street Cemetery and many more. Go at your own pace. Stop anytime by pausing the tour, and continue anytime. This is on our Walking Tour app, and the tour never expires. Our tours are professionally produced for the best immersive experiences. Feel free to pause the tour and enter the Yale Art Gallery and see an original Van Gogh, or the Beinecke rare book Library and see the original Gutenberg bible, if they are open during normal visitors’ hours, entrance is free. You’ll also see the Tombs of the secret societies of Yale, including Skull and Bones, Book and Snake and Scroll and Keys, and learn about their members.
Departure Point
- The tour starts at the corner of Elm and College in front of the Battell Chapel and across from the New Haven Green. You will hear about the chapel, the Green and how Yale was named after Elihu Yale.
- The tour ends a few blocks from the start at the Scroll and Key tomb, where you'll hear the story of the secret society, their traditions and their tomb.
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Battell Chapel400 College Street, New Haven, CT 06511The tour starts outside the chapel and you'll learn about its history and about Elihu Yale, the man who Yale is named after. From there you'll walk to the Old Campus and be guided step by step through New Haven. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Yale Old Campus344 College Street, New Haven, CT 06511The tour then goes to Old Campus, the oldest part of Yale. You'll hear how it was founded, it's motto and about Nathan Hale, a hero of the revolution who attended Yale and see his statue. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Owl Shop Cigar Lounge268 College St, New Haven, ConnecticutThe Owl is a historic spot in New Haven where many legendary actors have hung, you'll hear about those people and it's history. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Louis' Lunch261 Crown Street, New Haven, CT 06511It's said that Louis Lunch invented the Hamburger back in the 1800's, and today it's tradition and stories run deep in New Haven. You'll hear it's history, stories, and their motto for Yale students.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Yale University Art Gallery1111 Chapel Street, , New Haven, ConnecticutThe tour tells the story of the art gallery and it's free to enter. Here you can see many famous artworks including Van Gogh’s Night Cafe and Edward Hopper’s Rooms by the Sea - two of the most recognizable paintings in the world. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Skull and Bones64 High Street, New Haven, CT 06511Secret Societies? Yale has plenty! The most famous being that of the Skill and Bones, the secret societies of the powerful including the Bush family. Hear the stories of their founding, past and the tale the Geronimo's skull is inside. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Harkness Tower74 High Street, New Haven, CT 06511The tour stops outside the historic building and you'll hear about the powerful that came from Yale, and how they grew wealthy beyond imagination. Some giving back. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Toad's Place300 York St, , New Haven, ConnecticutRock and Roll history! Hear the story of the spot the rockers played including U2, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Radiohead and Bob Dylan. it's historic. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library121 Wall St, , New Haven, ConnecticutThis place is epic. See the oldest books in the world at one of the most advanced libraries, and it's free! We are talking Guttenberg press books. You'll hear the story of the books and the building. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Grove St Cemetery227 Grove Street, New Haven, CT 06511The tour stops outside the Cemetery where you'll see the sign “The dead shall be raised” and hear about the history making people that are buried here. Duration: 5 minutesAdditional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Go at your own pace, stop and go as you please
- See Yales historic sites and learn their stories
- Tour of Yale on our walking tour app
- the tour never expires, take it anytime
- No food, drink or admission into buildings (Most are free), it's all outside.
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Tony_B
The tour itself was easy to do. Very well done and easy to follow. Worth the price for sure.
The only trouble we had was that the app stopped working a couple times. That was a little frustrating.
Petro_C
Good tour — it was interesting to listen to.
This is not the first tour we’ve purchased from different platforms.
The only thing I would change is the speaker’s accent. English is our second language, and we’ve been living in Canada for the past 10 years. We understood every word, but I think the tour would benefit from a more neutral English accent rather than a strong American one. It felt a bit funny, since that accent is one we usually hear only when watching movies.
kathydO5153BX
Great trip and narrative. The best part was being g able to stop and visit the places, restaurants and museums. Plenty of shopping in the area too!
Melissa_T
Good voice and informative tour. Liked you can pause and begin where you left off even if you close the map. Nice they have a live map option too so if you go off path you can see where you are
Amanda_S
Totally worth the $10. Very informative and easy to follow along. Took us on a beautiful trek through the Yale campus.