Whitby Audio Tour: Abbeys, Anchors, and Old Town Tales Tour

Schedule

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025 at 11:00 am to Wed, 03 Dec, 2025 at 12:00 am

UTC+00:00

Location

Whitby Abbey | Whitby, EN

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Self-guided audio tour of Whitby. Explore the area while listening to fascinating stories.
About this Event
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Above photo: Jeff Buck, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped & resized.

 



Embark on the Echoes of Whitby: Abbeys, Anchors, and Old Town Tales Tour

A fortress of stone rises from the cliff, silhouetted against the restless North Sea—Whitby Abbey, both beacon and battleground for over a thousand years, calls you to uncover Whitby’s wild secrets. On this self-guided audio tour, wander tangled lanes and climb wind-battered steps while untangling stories that most visitors never hear—legends hidden in every ruined wall and weathered grave.

Why did medieval kings choose these cliffs for a meeting that forever changed England’s church? Which mysterious presence inspired Bram Stoker to pen his world-famous vampire tale among crooked tombstones? What scandalous twist led wealthy families to abandon grandeur and let a stately home crumble?

Each step propels you through lost monasteries, political intrigues, storm-lashed scandals and moments frozen in time. Trace the rise and fall of dynasties with every gust of salty wind and watch Whitby shift from eerie legend to vivid reality.

Dare to walk where saints, poets, pirates and vampires left their mark—begin your adventure now.


 


🗺️ Tour Details
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  • Duration: 2 hours 4 minutes
  • Distance: Around 4.6 km (2.9 miles)
  • Audio Content: up to 59min
  • Stops: 12 captivating landmarks including Whitby Abbey, Whitby Town F.C., Whitby Museum

Experience the charm of Whitby 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 Whitby'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 Whitby 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:


  • ⛪  Whitby Abbey (5min)
  • 🏠  Cholmley House (2min)
  • ⛪  St Mary's Church, Whitby (4min)
  • 🏛️  Old Town Hall, Whitby (2min)
  • 🏛️  Captain Cook Memorial Museum (4min)
  • 🌉  Whitby Swing Bridge (2min)
  • 📍  Magpie Café (2min)
  • 🏛️  Whitby Pavilion (1min)
  • 📍  Whitby Town F.C. (4min)
  • 🏛️  Whitby Museum (2min)
  • ⛪  St Ninian's Church, Whitby (5min)
  • 🏚️  Whitby engine shed (4min)

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


 




🏛️ Additional City Topics

Learn even more about Whitby with these bonus audio stories available in the app:


  • 🏛️    Priests And Harrying (3min)
  • 🏛️    Blubber, Cook And Dissolution (4min)
  • 🏛️    Rail And Jet (2min)
  • 🏛️    20th Century (3min)
  • 🌍    Whitby’s Coastal Geography (2min)
  • 🌍    Fossils And Snakestones (2min)
  • 🌟    Whitby Census Demographics Overview (2min)

These additional topics provide deeper insights into the city's culture, history, and local life.


 


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Above photo: Jeff Buck, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped & resized.

 


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Above photo: Geni, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

 


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

 


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Above photo: Clare Wilkinson, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Cropped & resized.

 


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Above photo: RichTea, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. 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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