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

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

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About This Tour in San Jose

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.

Why Visit San Jose?

San Jose, USA offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, San Jose provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to San Jose

You can reach San Jose, USA by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. From the airport, you can take a taxi, rideshare service (Uber, Lyft), or public transportation to reach the city center. Many hotels also offer shuttle services, and rental cars are widely available for exploring the area.

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

  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food/Drink

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Additional Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

You don’t need to be a student at Stanford University to relish its art, architecture and history

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.

End Point

The tour ends in front of "Gates of Hell" artwork by Auguste Rodin.

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

You don’t need to be a student at...

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.

Our walk passes the Memorial Court

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.

On this tour, you’ll have a chance to...

On this tour, you’ll have a chance to see some great Auguste Rodin sculptures including Burghers of Calais and Gates of Hell.

On this tour, you’ll have a chance to...

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.

Our walk passes the Stanford Art Gallery

Our walk passes the Stanford Art Gallery. You'll hear all about it while we walk.

On this tour, you’ll have a chance to...

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.

On this tour, you’ll have a chance to...

On this tour, you’ll have a chance to see the Stanford Clock Tower and its antique-style pendulum clock mechanism.

Our walk passes the White Memorial Fountain

Our walk passes the White Memorial Fountain. You'll hear all about it while we walk.

On this tour, you’ll have a chance to...

On this tour, you’ll have a chance to browse through the Stanford University Bookstore.

Along the way, you’ll learn about the university’s...

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.

On this tour, you’ll have a chance to...

On this tour, you’ll have a chance to stroll around the hidden Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden.

On this tour, you’ll have a chance to...

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.

On this tour, you’ll have a chance to...

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.

Our walk ends in the Rodin Sculpture Garden

Our walk ends in the Rodin Sculpture Garden. You'll hear all about it while we walk.

On this tour, you’ll have a chance to...

On this tour, you’ll have a chance to see some great Auguste Rodin sculptures including Burghers of Calais and Gates of Hell.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Is this tour suitable for all ages?

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