Audiovisual Tour Guides
THE BARDEUM EXPERIENCE: AN IMMERSIVE SELF-GUIDED TOUR APP
Imagine being able to step back in time, to witness pivotal moments in history as you explore the very sites where they occurred.
Our audio/visual walking tours are written by award-winning, bestselling authors, journalist, and historians.
DON'T JUST SEE THE SITES
STEP INSIDE THEIR STORIES
Whether you're a history buff eager to delve deeper into the past or a curious traveler seeking a unique way to visit a destination, BARDEUM self-guided tours offer a captivating, educational, and unforgettable experience.
"Death of a King is spine-tingling and transportive.
A wonderful way of capturing the spirit of the time and place."
Jesse Childs, prize-winning writer and historian
"Sumptuous, compelling, and packed with delicious details of the characters and salons of the incomparable Versailles, I was utterly and happily transported."
Allison Pataki, New York Times bestselling author
"The Great Exhibition walking tour must be the closest thing we have to time travel.”
Inga Vesper, journalist
"Hearing of the grit, determination, and bravery of these soldiers while walking along the names etched into the Vietnam Veterans Memorial offers a far greater understanding of their sacrifice."
Adam Makos, New York Times bestselling author
Testimonials
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What Makes Us Unique
The Magic of Immersive Storytelling
At the heart of BARDEUM's audiovisual walking tours is the power of storytelling. Each tour is meticulously crafted to transport participants to a specific moment in history, bringing the past to life through a compelling narrative and vivid imagery.
As you walk through historic streets, landmarks, and monuments, you'll be accompanied by expertly curated audio narration and visual reconstructions that allow visitors to engage with history in a way that goes well beyond traditional tour guides and methods of learning.
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The World's Best Storytellers
BARDEUM's self-guided audio and visual walking tours are written by the world's best storytellers - including New York Times, USA Today & Sunday Times bestselling authors; award-winning journalists; filmmakers; and renowned historians. Our audio tours are narrated by professional actors including film and television stars as well as celebrated audiobook narrators.
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On Your Own Device & On Your Own Schedule
This is your visit - it should be on your terms. BARDEUM audio / visual tours are available on your personal phone or tablet. No more public devices used by hundreds of others.
Enhance your visit your way. Experience the destination on your own schedule - arrive when you like, walk at your own pace, pause and wander. No more having to keep pace with a group of strangers.
BARDEUM is available whenever you need it. No more worrying about booking expensive tours months in advance.
BARDEUM is a mash-up of the travelling BARD & the musEUM.
"If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten."
Rudyard Kipling
“Stories are the way to capture the hopes, dreams and visions of a culture. The powerful and irresistible story illustrates in a way data can’t begin to capture. It’s the stories that make you understand.”
Carl Sessions Stepp, professor, Philip Merrill College of Journalism
Current Experiences
"Everyone loves storytelling,
it's a very basic need."
Sir Ian McKellan
How it Works
THE BARDEUM USER EXPERIENCE
STEP ONE: Download the BARDEUM app for free in the App Store or Google Play to find immersive audio and visual tours.
STEP TWO: Select a City to discover local sites with available BARDEUM tours.
STEP THREE: Select a Site to find available audio & visual self-guided tours.
STEP FOUR: Review available site specific audio & visual tours.
STEP FIVE: Download your chosen tour. Use without Wi-Fi on site.
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN HIGH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL & ENTERTAINING STORYTELLING
