audio tour

[AW-dee-oh TOUR]
nounpl: audio tours
audioguia
1. a guided tour of a place (museum, historical site, city) where visitors listen to recorded commentary through headphones or a portable device
The museum offers an audio tour that provides detailed information about each exhibit.
O museu oferece uma audioguia que fornece informações detalhadas sobre cada exposição.
2. a self-paced tour where visitors control the pace and order of listening to information
I preferred the audio tour because I could spend as much time as I wanted at each artwork.
Preferi a audioguia porque podia passar quanto tempo quisesse em cada obra de arte.
Audio tours have become increasingly popular in Brazil's major museums and historical sites, particularly in cities like Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, and São Paulo. They cater to both domestic and international tourists seeking independent exploration. In the USA, audio tours are standard offerings in major museums and tourist attractions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
guided audio tourself-guided tourrecorded touraudioguide
Antonyms / Antônimos
live tourguided tourin-person tour

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
audioguia
most common and standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
audioguia
standard usage in tourism industry
São Paulo
audioguia
standard usage, often used in major museums and cultural centers
Portugal
audioguia
identical to Brazilian Portuguese; widely used in cultural tourism

Related Words

headphonesportable audio devicemuseumguided tournarration

Related Idioms & Phrases

self-guided tour with audio commentary
take an audio tour
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