Penzance Audio Tour: Echoes of History and Heritage

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

A white Art Deco triangle juts boldly into the blue Cornish sea—Jubilee Pool stands as proof that Penzance never shies from spectacle or survival. Slip on your headphones for a self-guided audio tour through Wherrytown and the heart of Penzance, discovering secret battles, bizarre scandals, and wild stories hidden just beneath the surface.

Why did furious townsfolk fight tooth and nail to keep Jubilee Pool afloat when storms threatened to wash it away? What vanished secrets sleep in the ghostly forest beneath Battery Rocks? Could a single chime from St Mary’s bells really stop disaster in its tracks?

Wind along windswept promenades and granite churchyards where cannon fire and community spirit have shaped every stone. Each stop transforms everyday scenery into a vivid stage of rebellion, invention, and laughter.

Ready to dive below Penzance’s polished surface? Press play—and discover how far its waves of drama can reach.

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• Duration: 1 hour 47 minutes
  
• Distance: Around 4.0 km (2.5 miles)
  
• Audio Content: up to 47min
  
• Stops: 11 captivating landmarks including Penzance A.F.C., Morrab Library, Battery Rocks
  

Experience the charm of Wherrytown 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 Wherrytown'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 Penzance 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:

• 📍  Jubilee Pool (3min)
• 📍  Battery Rocks (2min)
• ⛪  St Mary's Church, Penzance (3min)
• 🏪  Market Building, Penzance (2min)
• 📚  Morrab Library (2min)
• 📍  Penzance A.F.C. (3min)
• 🏠  Penlee House (2min)
• 🏛️  St John's Hall, Penzance (2min)
• 🧱  West Cornwall Hospital (2min)
• ⛪  St John's Church, Penzance (3min)
• 🏰  Lescudjack Hill Fort (2min)

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

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

• 🏛️    Prehistory To Early Medieval Period (3min)
• 🏛️    High And Late Middle Ages (4min)
• 🏛️    Early Modern Period (3min)
• 🏛️    19th Century (4min)
• 🏛️    20th Century (3min)

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

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

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

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

Above photo: Purely Penzance, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Tony Atkin, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. 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  • 
🇱🇹 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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