Jim Thorpe Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Tour of Jim Thorpe on our Walking Tour app
- Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires
- Hands free, location aware, the tour plays automatically as you walk
- No Food or drinks
- No Admission it's all outside
- No in person guide, this is all guided by our walking tour app
Meeting Location
19 Packer Hill Avenue
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
21 Race Street
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, USA
The tour ends outside the historic church where you'll discover it's story
What To Expect
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The Harry Packer Mansion- Libations Lounge (pass by)
The Inn At Jim Thorpe (pass by)
Old Jail Museum (pass by)
Jim Thorpe
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Mark's & St. John's Episcopal Church (pass by)
The Mauch Chunk Opera House (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-222222P188
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Tour of Jim Thorpe on our Walking Tour app.
- Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires.
- Hands free, location aware, the tour plays automatically as you walk.
- No Food or drinks.
- No Admission it's all outside.
- No in person guide, this is all guided by our walking tour app.
The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Jim Thorpe Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Jim Thorpe Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tour of Jim Thorpe on our Walking Tour app
- Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires
- Hands free, location aware, the tour plays automatically as you walk
- No Food or drinks
- No Admission it's all outside
- No in person guide, this is all guided by our walking tour app
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
