About This Tour
Explore Chiloé with a historian who has spent time around the wood-burning stove on long winter nights gathering stories. As you make your way along the coast, you'll hear how fiction is just as believable as fact. As with a beautiful denizen of the sea who blesses fishermen with a catch or a zombie ship out at sea leading people to the golden gates of an eternal city, you'll definitely want to dig deeper into the lore. Once you've downloaded the tour, you can head to the first point of the tour. Don't worry if there is WiFi or not, because the audio tour works regardless with your phone's GPS signal. Just put your phone in your pocket, forget about it, and let the audio guide you. The tour gives you directions and plays at exactly the right time and place. Take a stroll around the main part of town. The walk takes about half an hour, but you can stop at any point along the way. Discover the beautiful San Francisco church and taste local delicacies at the market at the end of the tour.
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Palafitos of Castro: A Self-guided Audio Tour of Chiloe Island
This self-guided audio tour explores the iconic stilted houses, or 'palafitos,' of Castro, Chiloe Island. You'll learn about their history and construction at your own pace, wandering through the colorful waterfront neighborhoods. It's ideal for independent travelers interested in local culture and architecture.
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Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Special Instructions
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 2. Create an account 3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 4. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── • You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. • This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. • When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. • Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Palafitos of Castro: A Self-guided Audio Tour of Chiloe Island
Who operates this experience?
This experience is operated by VoiceMap Audio Tours, a local sightseeing provider.
What's included?
This tour includes VoiceMap Application, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata, and Lifetime access to Chiloé Island: The Palafitos of Castro tour. All inclusions are provided by the tour operator.
How long is this tour?
The experience lasts approximately 0.8 hours to 1 hour, giving you time to fully enjoy your chosen activity.
Can I cancel this tour?
What should I bring?
We recommend bringing comfortable walking shoes, a camera, and weather-appropriate clothing. All necessary equipment is provided.
Will I receive instant confirmation?
Yes, you'll receive instant confirmation when you book.
What to expect on this tour?
This sightseeing experience lasts approximately 0.8 hours to 1 hour and includes all necessary equipment and guidance. You'll have access to VoiceMap Application and more.
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