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Downtown Walking Tour
Frequently asked Questions
GENERAL
TECHNOLOGY
GENERAL
Meeting sites and directions for tours can be found within the tour map. Most tours do not conclude where they begin. Our tours will provide directions to local sites as the tour is in progress, as well as directions back to the place where your tour originated.
Anytime! However, there is an optimal time suggested for each tour as Adeo helps you discover private and hidden locations that may adhere to posted hours of operation.
The length of each tour depends on how fast you walk and how often you stop, however most tours last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. The tours average between one to three miles.
DO I NEED TO PRINT THE INSTRUCTION AND BRING THEM WITH ME ON THE TOUR?
You may want to print and read the instructions before you begin, but we also include a recorded version at the beginning of each tour. Instructions are named "Intro” track or Track 00, and you can listen to it any time before you start the tour, or even later if you want a refresher.
DO I HAVE TO DO THE WHOLE TOUR AT ONCE?
No, you can do as much or as little as you wish. You can even leave a tour on one day and resume it on another day.
DO I HAVE TO PLAY THE TOUR TRACKS IN ORDER & DO I HAVE TO START WITH TRACK #1?
No and no. You can start anywhere you like. You can go to any point on the map and listen to the track with the corresponding number. Each track does direct you to the next stop on the tour line, but you can ignore the directions, listen to content and proceed to wherever YOU want to go.
TECHNOLOGY
MP3's are relatively small audio files that offer excellent sound quality. They are formed by 'compressing' regular audio files (such as .wav files) and removing some information. However, the information that is removed allows a much smaller file size and has a minimal effect on the sound quality of the audio. For this reason MP3 files have become extremely popular for Internet users. Their smaller size allows for faster downloads and less storage space, without a losing sound quality.
WHERE CAN I GET A MAP FOR MY TOUR?
You can download a PDF map directly from our website. You'll just need a PDF viewer such as Acrobat Reader. If you do not already have Adobe Acrobat on your computer, you can download the application for FREE from our website.
WHAT DO I DO AFTER I DOWNLOAD THE FILE?
Un-zip the file into a folder on your PC or Mac. Print out the instructions and the map of the tour. Then simply load the files onto your MP3 player or iPod.
HOW DO I LISTEN TO AND SAVE MP3's?
With most MP3 software, you just select (or ‘double-click’ on) the MP3 you wish to listen to and the device will start playing. This is true for all MP3 player software that is installed with Windows.
To save MP3's to your computer, position the cursor over the desired track and 'right-click', or press the right mouse button. Select the 'save target as' (or similar option, depending on your browser). This will propose a location on your computer to save the MP3. Assign an appropriate file name, with the extension '.mp3' and press 'save' to save the track. For example, if you are saving the audio for St. Mary's Cathedral in Austin , you could assign it the name 'stmary.mp3'. Also, you may want to create your own directory for the MP3's, so you can locate them easily later.
Each tour contains multiple tracks, however, the total space required on your MP3 player for each tour will not exceed 25MB.
WHAT HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE DO I NEED TO BEGIN MY TOUR?
You will need a device capable of playing MP3 files, e.g. an MP3 player or an iPod. You will need a means of un-zipping your downloaded file. Windows XP has file un-zipping software built in. Older versions of windows will require WinZip. If you do not already have WinZip, a free evaluation copy can be downloaded from http://www.winzip.com.
You will also need Adobe Acrobat Reader or a similar program to read and print the instructions and map, both of which, are labeled .PDF files. This can be downloaded free from http://www.adobe.com.
CAN YOU HELP ME DETERMINE WHICH DIGITAL MUSIC FILES WILL WORK WITH MY PORTABLE PLAYER?
Any music downloaded directly from this site will be in the MP3 format (44.1 kHz, 128kbps) and is compatible with all digital music players.
CAN I LISTEN THE MP3'S ON MY COMPUTER?
Absolutely! You probably already have a software program on your computer designed to play MP3 files, but if you don’t, there are many free or inexpensive programs available on the Internet like Winamp, Windows Media Player and iTunes.
WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE AN IPOD OR MP3 PLAYER?
You will need a portable device that can play mp3 files. Don’t own one? Simply go to your local visitor’s bureau and they have MP3 players for rent and full instructions on how to begin an Adeo Tour.
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