Quincy Audio Tour: Legacy & Landmarks in the City of Presidents

Schedule

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025 at 12:00 pm to Fri, 31 Oct, 2025 at 12:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Elks Building (Quincy, Massachusetts) | Quincy, MA

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Self-guided audio tour of Quincy Center, Quincy. Explore the area while listening to fascinating stories.
About this Event
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Embark on the Quincy Audio Tour: Legacy & Landmarks in the City of Presidents

In Quincy Center, the past whispers from every brick and shaded corner. Few look up to see the hidden scars of rebellion or the quiet corners where history changed course.

This self-guided audio tour peels back layers of the city that most visitors miss. Wander through grand libraries, storied schools, and the cobbled Air of Adams’s legacy, each holding secrets longing to be heard.

Why did a fiery chapter at the Woodward School for Girls echo across Boston’s newspapers? What unsolved riddle lingers in the sunlit corridors of the Thomas Crane Public Library? Who vanished without a trace beneath the watchful gaze of the Adams homestead?

Move through time on streets once alive with scandal, political battles, and quiet revolutions. Watch the modern city dissolve to reveal astonishing stories with every step.

The past is calling from Quincy Center’s shadows. Begin your journey and see what others never will.


 


🗺️ Tour Details
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  • Duration: 1 hour 23 minutes
  • Distance: Around 3.2 km (2.0 miles)
  • Audio Content: up to 38min
  • Meeting Point: Start at Elks Building (Quincy, Massachusetts), only a 3 minute walk from Quincy Center Train Station
  • Stops: 15 captivating landmarks including Adams National Historical Park, United First Parish Church, Thomas Crane Public Library

Experience the charm of Quincy Center like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.


 


🎒 What's Included

  • Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Quincy Center's history to life
  • Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  • Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  • Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience

 


ℹ️ Important Info

  • This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  • You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  • You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  • The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  • Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!

 


📲 Getting Started is Easy!

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Quincy on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.


 


👥 Who's It For?

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.


 


🎧 What is AllTours?
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AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!


With AllTours, you'll experience:



  • Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  • Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  • Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  • Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  • Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.


 


📍 Tour Stops

You will visit the following locations:


  • 🏢  Elks Building (Quincy, Massachusetts) (4min)
  • ⛪  Bethany Congregational Church (Quincy, Massachusetts) (2min)
  • 🍺  Thomas Crane Public Library (3min)
  • 🏢  Adams Building (Quincy, Massachusetts) (2min)
  • ⚰️  Hancock Cemetery (4min)
  • ⛪  United First Parish Church (2min)
  • 🏢  Munroe Building (2min)
  • 🛕  Masonic Temple (Quincy, Massachusetts) (4min)
  • 🎨  Arthur Alden House (4min)
  • ⚔️  Woodward School for Girls (3min)
  • 🏢  New England Telephone Building (3min)
  • 📚  Adams National Historical Park (4min)
  • 🌾  Peacefield (3min)
  • 🏠  Dorothy Quincy Homestead (3min)
  • 🎨  Dorothy Q Apartments (2min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.


 


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Above photo: Daderot, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

 


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Above photo: NateBergin, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0. Cropped & resized.

 


 


🌍 Available Languages

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:



🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
🇷🇺 Russian  • 
🇯🇵 Japanese  • 
🇨🇳 Chinese  • 
🇳🇱 Dutch  • 
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  • 
🇸🇦 Arabic  • 
🇰🇷 Korean  • 
🇸🇪 Swedish  • 
🇩🇰 Danish  • 
🇫🇮 Finnish  • 
🇵🇱 Polish  • 
🇨🇿 Czech  • 
🇭🇺 Hungarian  • 
🇬🇷 Greek  • 
🇹🇷 Turkish  • 
🇮🇳 Hindi  • 
🇦🇱 Albanian  • 
🇪🇹 Amharic  • 
🇦🇲 Armenian  • 
🇧🇩 Bengali  • 
🇧🇦 Bosnian  • 
🇧🇬 Bulgarian  • 
🇲🇲 Burmese  • 
🇪🇸 Catalan  • 
🇭🇷 Croatian  • 
🇪🇪 Estonian  • 
🇬🇪 Georgian  • 
🇮🇳 Gujarati  • 
🇮🇸 Icelandic  • 
🇮🇩 Indonesian  • 
🇮🇳 Kannada  • 
🇰🇿 Kazakh  • 
🇱🇻 Latvian  • 
🇱🇹 Lithuanian  • 
🇲🇰 Macedonian  • 
🇲🇾 Malay  • 
🇮🇳 Malayalam  • 
🇮🇳 Marathi  • 
🇲🇳 Mongolian  • 
🇳🇴 Norwegian  • 
🇮🇷 Persian  • 
🇮🇳 Punjabi  • 
🇷🇴 Romanian  • 
🇷🇸 Serbian  • 
🇸🇰 Slovak  • 
🇸🇮 Slovenian  • 
🇸🇴 Somali  • 
🇰🇪 Swahili  • 
🇵🇭 Tagalog  • 
🇮🇳 Tamil  • 
🇮🇳 Telugu  • 
🇹🇭 Thai  • 
🇺🇦 Ukrainian  • 
🇵🇰 Urdu  • 
🇻🇳 Vietnamese


 


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