Essential Whitby: Discover the town’s legends on a self-guided audio tour

4.9

Exceptional
8 reviews
Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time

It’s not easy journeying to Whitby, so it’s important to make the most of your time here. On this self-guided GPS audio tour, I'll introduce you to major local characters, engrossing legends and hidden treasures in this historic town, over a millennium in the making. Whether this is your first visit or your thirtieth, this tour is certain to make you look at Whitby in a new light. It also provides an ideal introduction to sites like the Whitby Abbey, the Captain Cook Memorial Museum and the Endeavour Experience, which you can return to at the end of the tour.

On this tour, you'll hear about:

• Some of the greatest voyages of exploration of all time

• Why people once thought the town was infested with serpents

• How Whitby jet, a gemstone, inspired the novel Dracula

• An illiterate poet

• Why there’s a polar bear in the town centre

• Why the houses with the best views were some of the cheapest

• The Hand of Glory and where to find it

What's included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
    • Smartphone and headphones
    • Transportation
    • Food and drink

    Audio-supported languages

    English

    Additional information

    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Not wheelchair accessible

    Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.

    You must be 18 years or older, or be accompanied by an adult, to book.

    Operated by VoiceMap Audio Tours

    Itinerary information

    Location

    Departure point
    Captain Cook Memorial, Whitby, YO21 3PY
    Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap 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.
    End point
    Whitby Abbey, Abbey Ln, Whitby, YO22 4JT
    The tour ends outside the Whitby Abbey.

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