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Jim Thorpe Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

4.0 (5 reviews) 50 min – one hour Free cancellation Private tour
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Jim Thorpe Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

About this activity

Now you might be wondering, wait a minute, why is it called Jim Thorpe? Did he live here? Now that is an interesting question that you'll discover on the tour. You'll also learn about the history of the town and people like Asa Packer, the coal industry, trains, millionaires row, the jail, the hangings, presidents who visited, heck, you'll even hear about old Wild Bill Hickok. This tour is not to be missed, So go on and lets get this party started. This tour is guided by your phone, step by step. It's hands free, location aware and plays as you walk. The tour is less than an hour and about .6 miles long. You'll see the sites, walk the streets and discover this hidden gems story.

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At a glance

Duration
50 min – one hour
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Audio guide
English
Operated by
WalknTours

Ages: Children (6–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Tour of Jim Thorpe on our Walking Tour app
  • Included: Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires
  • Included: Hands free, location aware, the tour plays automatically as you walk

Not included

  • Not included: No Food or drinks
  • Not included: No Admission it's all outside
  • Not included: No in person guide, this is all guided by our walking tour app

Itinerary

  1. The Harry Packer Mansion- Libations Lounge

    Passing by

    The tour starts at the historic hotel where you'll hear about the story of Asa Packer and the Rise of the town.

  2. Stop 2

    Passing by

    The tour stops outside the historic Inn, what's it's deal? Take the tour to find out

  3. Old Jail Museum

    Passing by

    Many a hangings took place here, discover the story of those that swung, and stuck around.

  4. Jim Thorpe

    50 min

    Explore the streets, sites and stories of Historic Jim Thrope, or as it was once known as Mauch Chunk. Why is it called Jim Thorpe? What's the deal with the Jail? What was Asa Packer? What presidents stayed here? Find out on the tour!

  5. Stop 5

    Passing by

    The tour ends at the historic church where you'll hear it's story.

  6. The Mauch Chunk Opera House

    Passing by

    This historic opera house once was the stage for many a famous performer. Take the tour to find out who

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • The tour starts outside the Harry Packer Mansion where you'll learn about Asa Packer and his legacy. Then you'll be guided step by step through Jim Thorpe.

End point

  • The tour ends outside the historic church where you'll discover it's story

Using your ticket

Below are the instructions to take the tour. Please read :)

Thank you for booking the Jim Thorpe Historic Walking Tour.

Quick overview:

1. Get the WalknTours app

2. Register

3. Unlock the tour by choosing the tour and use code tour1010 to unlock it

Full ticket:

HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR

*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code tour1010

*If you purchased more than one ticket make sure each user registers a unique account and email address. You will use the same experience code tour1010

Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.

https://onelink.to/ffpuug

Step 2: Register an Account or Login

Step 3: Open the Tour

Select Jim Thorpe, PA (Or select the tour in the Near Me section)

Select the Jim Thorpe Historic Walking Tour and click it.

Click "Enter Experience Code"

Enter the Experience Code tour1010

Click apply

The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.

To take the tour go outside the Harry Packer Mansion Inn at 19 Packer Hill Ave, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

If you have questions call/text US +1 617-991-3269 or email [email protected]

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

4.0 out of 5 · 5 reviews
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