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Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

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Join Rob Wickens founder of LoveoftheCentralCoast as he introduces you to what is often ranked the “Happiest City in America” on this self-guided GPS audio tour. This Essentials tour will share tidbits that even locals rarely learn or stumble across.

So before you take your picture in the grossly-unique Bubblegum Alley grab your headphones and let’s step back in time by visiting the World’s Smallest Chinatown, and envision dirt roads lined by rough saloons in this last town of the Wild West.

Please be aware that some businesses on the tour may not be open during nights or on weekends. The walking tour is intended to be enjoyable without entering historic buildings or various points-of-interest.

Due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic be aware that some businesses on this tour may not be open. Please follow all social distancing and face mask advisories that may currently be in place for everyone's safety.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English

VoiceMap app for Android and iOS

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Smarphone and headphones

Transportation

Food and drinks

Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

What To Expect

1

Ah Louis Store

This tour starts outside the Ah Louis Store.

Admission Not Applicable
2

Palm Theatre

The tour starts near the Palm Theatre

Admission Not Applicable

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Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Reviews

4.23

26 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Easier to understand and great directions

    Sherri T,

    Dec 30, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Enjoyed the historical aspect. And directions were right on. We did the tour after dark and felt safe. Stopped and did ax throwing and it was easy to jump back into the audio tour.

  • Explore San Luis

    WineTourLinda,

    Aug 10, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We live in Santa Barbara County and have visited San Luis multiple times through the years. This was the first time we had an actual “guide “ to explore the history and discover new sites we had not seen in the past. We stopped multiple times along the way and continued on our tour when we were ready. My only suggestion would be to encourage people to park at the parking lot near the start as parking is very limited. I liked the audio reminder that we had stray off the path:)

  • A guided tour that is dog friendly

    Michelle S,

    Dec 13, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    I made this trip solo with my almost one year old border collie/labX. When traveling with a dog, there are so many tours that are just not available unless you can leave your dog somewhere else. But then that would mean not doing a trip with your dog which is what I planned and looked forward to. Finding this self-guided tour of SLO was such a pleasant surprise. I tend to get lost fairly easily but not with how well this tour guides you with very clear directions that are provided as you make your way through the different interesting places along the way. The information shared and the places you are shown are worth seeing. It also gave me a better idea of what parts of downtown SLO I will want to see more of. I absolutely loved doing this tour. It was worth the price admission and much more ;). I highly recommend downloading the tour onto their app so you don’t need to worry about missing out on any part of it. I will be checking this provider out for the many other cities throughout the world for which they offer self-guided tours.

  • Impossible to activate

    Ross P,

    Oct 25, 2023

    - Review from Viator

    1.00

    Impossible to activate. Wasted my money. You see a million numbers and codes but none of them work. This is a scam!

  • The best of SLO

    ruthhD1034LE,

    Oct 8, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The experience was great and entertaining. I was glad I could stop in stores and.could continue.the tour at will

  • Fun tour at your own pace

    Laura R,

    Jul 15, 2023

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Fun, easy to follow. He had lots of interesting information to share about this fun town. Highly recommend it.

  • Dissatisfaction

    shar0nma,

    Jun 18, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    1.00

    THE TOUR WOULD NOT SHOW UP IN THE VOICEMAP APP SO WE WERE UNABLE TO USE IT. DISAPPOINTING. NOW THID SURVEY WON’T SUBMIT!

  • Better than expected!

    Jessica Z,

    Jan 3, 2023

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Amazing tour! My boyfriend and I enjoyed it more than we expected we would. Very interesting and easy to use/navigate.

  • Disappointing Experience

    kimlam2022,

    Oct 31, 2022

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    1.00

    I was unable to download the audio tour. The instructions were unclear. I was not able to contact a representative via email or phone, for assistance. It was a waste of my time trying to troubleshoot and a waste of my money! VERY DISAPPOINTING EXPERIENCE!!!!!

  • SLO walking tour

    Christopher M,

    Oct 24, 2022

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    Great and easy tour! Should notify people it's best to start at beginning. Also Map doesn't adjust to North, so got confused as phone moved around.

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