Bad Historian: City Tours
Walking tours for every city
About
Discover cities through engaging audio tours that bring history to life with scandals, secrets, and unbelievable facts. Explore at your own pace, follow in-app routes, and test your knowledge with a fun quiz at the end. Download tours for offline listening and learn about architecture, crime, art, and more.
What's New in Bad Historian
1.2.1
August 11, 2026
The Bad Historian got smarter with better answers grounded in actual locations so you can ask about anything and we will respond. We've also improved the audio experience so tours load faster and sound better. Higher quality audio, better audio experience, and improved quality make it better.
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FAQ
What is Bad Historian: City Tours?
Bad Historian: City Tours offers audio walking tours that transform cities into immersive historical experiences. The app focuses on entertaining stories about scandals, secrets, and significant events that shaped the streets.
Can I try Bad Historian: City Tours before buying?
Yes, you can preview the first stop of every tour for free. This allows you to experience the app's storytelling style and audio quality before committing to a full tour purchase.
Does Bad Historian: City Tours have ads?
No, Bad Historian: City Tours does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and offers tours through in-app purchases, ensuring an uninterrupted listening experience.
How does the Fact or Fiction quiz work in Bad Historian: City Tours?
Each tour concludes with a quiz where you guess which historical details were true and which were invented by the app. The real history is often stranger than fiction, and the quiz reveals the documented facts.
What cities are available on Bad Historian: City Tours?
Bad Historian: City Tours offers tours for destinations including New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, New Orleans, Washington DC, Northern Michigan, Paris, London, Rome, Florence, and Mallorca, with new cities added regularly.
Can I use Bad Historian: City Tours offline?
Yes, you can download tours and listen to them offline. This feature is ideal for exploring cities with limited or expensive mobile data access.
What kind of historical content does Bad Historian: City Tours cover?
Tours cover a wide range of topics including architecture, crime, discovery, quirky stories, art, religion, and pop culture. The focus is on entertaining narratives rather than dry historical facts.
What is the age rating for Bad Historian: City Tours?
Bad Historian: City Tours has an age rating of 9+. This indicates that the content is generally suitable for users aged 9 and above.