Blackpool Audio Tour: Towers, Theatres, and Illuminations Tour

Above photo: Mark S Jobling, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped & resized.

When night falls on Blackpool, millions of lights flicker awake along the promenade, each bulb guarding a secret older than the Illuminations themselves. Hidden beneath Blackpool’s cheerful façade lies a stage for scandals, rebellions, and forgotten feuds waiting to be discovered.

Walk at your own pace through this immersive self-guided audio tour. Uncover tales and twists most visitors pass by without a glance as you wander from the soaring Blackpool Tower to the storied North Pier.

What desperate event once brought Victorian crowds flocking to these sands in fear? Which unsolved mystery shadows the grand halls of Blackpool Tower? Why was a notorious pier party abruptly hushed and never spoken of again?

Move from the neon-lit thrill of the seafront to quiet corners where whispers of drama still echo. By journey’s end you’ll see Blackpool with new eyes—layered with intrigue, scandal, and wonder.

Press play now and let Blackpool’s hidden stories dazzle you.

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• Duration: 2 hours 18 minutes
  
• Distance: Around 4.6 km (2.8 miles)
  
• Audio Content: up to 1h 15min
  
• Meeting Point: Start at Funny Girls, only a 3 minute walk from Blackpool North Train Station
  
• Stops: 13 captivating landmarks including Blackpool Tower, Blackpool Illuminations, Funny Girls
  

Experience the charm of Blackpool 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.

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• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Blackpool'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
  

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• 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!
  

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 Blackpool 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.

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.

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:

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• 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.

You will visit the following locations:

• 📍  Funny Girls (2min)
• 📍  Syndicate Blackpool (5min)
• ⛪  St John's Church, Blackpool (4min)
• 📍  Blackpool Reform Jewish Congregation (2min)
• 📍  Blackpool United Hebrew Congregation (2min)
• 📍  Empress Ballroom (4min)
• 🎭  Opera House Theatre, Blackpool (3min)
• 🎭  Grand Theatre, Blackpool (4min)
• ⛪  Sacred Heart Church, Blackpool (2min)
• 🌊  North Pier, Blackpool (5min)
• 📍  Blackpool Illuminations (5min)
• 🗼  Blackpool Tower (5min)
• 📍  Golden Mile (Blackpool) (2min)

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

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

• 🏛️    Early History (3min)
• 🏛️    19th Century (5min)
• 🏛️    1900 To 1960s (3min)
• 🏛️    1960s To Present (2min)
• 🌍    Physical (1min)
• 🌍    Climate (1min)
• 🌍    Green Belt (2min)
• 🌟    Blackpool Demographic Shifts (3min)
• 🎭    Blackpool Local Governance Explained (1min)
• 🎭    Administrative History (2min)
• 🎭    Parliamentary Constituencies (2min)

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

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

Above photo: Mark S Jobling, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Betty Longbottom, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Nick Barkworth, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Parrot of Doom, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

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  • 
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🇷🇴 Romanian  • 
🇷🇸 Serbian  • 
🇸🇰 Slovak  • 
🇸🇮 Slovenian  • 
🇸🇴 Somali  • 
🇰🇪 Swahili  • 
🇵🇭 Tagalog  • 
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🇮🇳 Telugu  • 
🇹🇭 Thai  • 
🇺🇦 Ukrainian  • 
🇵🇰 Urdu  • 
🇻🇳 Vietnamese

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