# BARDEUM – Walking Tours — Immersive Self-Guided Tours

> Immersive, story-driven historical walking tours narrated by actors. (iPhone/iPad app by BARDEUM STUDIOS LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bardeum-walking-tours/id1404120910 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BARDEUM STUDIOS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1404120909)
- Category: Travel, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 22 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 10.3 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-10-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bardeum-walking-tours/id1404120910/reviews.md

## What is BARDEUM?

Grounded in history. Told as story.

BARDEUM is not an audio guide. It's a time machine.

Written by New York Times bestselling authors, Sunday Times #1 bestselling novelists, and award-winning historians - and narrated by acclaimed actors and award-winning audiobook narrators - Bardeum transforms iconic historic sites into immersive, cinematic experiences.

Each experience is rooted in rigorous historical research - some told as narrative non-fiction, others as historical fiction crafted with the same scholarly depth and authenticity.

Not bullet points. Not dates. A narrative that places you inside the moment as it unfolds.

"The closest thing we have to time travel." — Inga Vesper, journalist

"Hugely evocative… both fascinating and moving." — Elizabeth Norton, royal historian

"A magical tour… brilliantly written." — Kate Williams, CNN royal historian

WHY BARDEUM IS DIFFERENT

Written by authors including Simon Scarrow, Charles Spencer, Margaret George, Tracy Borman & H.W. Brands

Narrated by acclaimed actors and award-winning audiobook narrators including Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Lost, Oz), George Blagden (Versailles) & Tuppence Middleton (Downton Abbey)

Cinematic audio enhanced by historical images and digital reconstructions

100% offline — no WiFi, no roaming, no buffering

Self-guided — walk at your own pace, start when you're ready

Yours forever once downloaded - listen on site or from home

CURRENT DESTINATIONS

ROME — Colosseum · Roman Forum · Palatine Hill · Circus Maximus

LONDON — Hyde Park · Kensington Gardens · St. James's Park

WASHINGTON D.C. — Vietnam · Korean War · WWII · FDR & Jefferson Memorials · Washington Monument

VERSAILLES — King's Grand Apartments · The Queen's Suite

FLORENCE — Historic City Center & Michelangelo's David

History deserves more than dates. It deserves a story.

## Key features

- Story-driven historical narratives
- Cinematic audio and visuals
- Offline access
- Self-guided tours
- Downloadable content
- Written by bestselling authors

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Death of Cornelia | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Great Exhibition | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tales of a Mistress | $6.99 | one-time |
| Death of a King | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Unveiling of Michelangelo' | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Charioteer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Blood and Sand | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Sibylline Prophecy | $9.99 | one-time |
| Decadence and Diversions | $9.99 | one-time |
| Revolution Comes to Versailles | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unforgotten | $3.99 | one-time |
| Courage And Determination | $3.99 | one-time |
| Retiring Becomes Him | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bardeum-walking-tours/id1404120910/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Loved it!

*2018-11-06, version 1.0*

We did the Death of Cornelia experience in the Roman Forum.  Great story!  Learned so much and seeing the reconstruction images of the monuments and temples was super cool!

### 5/5 — A fun way to visit the DIA

*2018-11-03, version 1.0*

Wasn’t sure what I was in for but I had been planning a trip to Detroit and the DIA for awhile so I downloaded the app and Murder in the Great Hall story. It was a very very pleasant surprise. I learned more about the art and artists in the Renaissance galleries than I had in all previous trips to the DIA. And it was a way more fun and engaging way to do it! I highly recommend the app which is simple to use and the story which was a clever way to impart real facts while distracting me with a good fictional mystery story. Well done - I hope they have more stories near me soon. Otherwise I may have to just go to Italy!

## Frequently asked questions about BARDEUM

### What is BARDEUM?

BARDEUM offers immersive, story-driven audio tours of historical sites. Unlike traditional audio guides, BARDEUM uses narratives crafted by bestselling authors and performed by acclaimed actors to create a cinematic experience.

### Does BARDEUM have ads?

No, BARDEUM is ad-free. The app is free to download and offers in-app purchases for its immersive tours.

### Can I use BARDEUM offline?

Yes, BARDEUM is 100% offline. Once you download a tour, you can access it without WiFi, roaming, or buffering, making it perfect for travel.

### How much does BARDEUM cost?

BARDEUM is free to download. Individual tours can be purchased through in-app purchases, with each tour being yours to keep forever.

### What historical sites are available on BARDEUM?

BARDEUM currently offers tours for Rome (Colosseum, Roman Forum), London (Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens), Washington D.C. (WWII, Vietnam Memorials), Versailles, and Florence (Historic City Center).

### Who writes and narrates the BARDEUM tours?

Tours are written by New York Times bestselling authors and award-winning historians, and narrated by acclaimed actors and award-winning audiobook narrators.

### What devices support BARDEUM?

BARDEUM is available for iPhone and iPod devices. The app is rated for users aged 12 and older.

### How often is BARDEUM updated?

The latest version of BARDEUM is 1.7, last updated on March 9, 2026. Updates typically include new tours and improvements to the user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2026-03-09

Fresh new look in the App Store - updated screenshots and description to better reflect the immersive storytelling experience Bardeum delivers. Same great experiences, now easier to discover.

### 1.6 — 2023-10-03

Updated home screen UI

### 1.5 — 2023-08-11

Updated description and screenshots

### 1.4 — 2023-03-30

Bug fixes & improvements!

### 1.3 — 2023-01-12

Bug fixes and improvements!

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