Londinium's Footprint: Explore London's Roman wall on a self-guided audio tour

London, GB
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Highlights

  • Roam in the footsteps of the ancients
  • Experience the history of London's ancient wall
  • Step up to the walls that protected the English royalty
  • Touch the very stones that fortified the city
  • Explore the Roman ruins in St Alphage Garden

Meeting Point

Start the tour in the courtyard by the Tower of London's ticket office. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace.

Meeting point

12 Tower Hill, London EC3N 4EE , United Kingdom

End point

End Point

The tour ends a few feet away fron the entrance of the Museum of London. Entrance is free so you can pop in for a short look at any of the exhibits, or even a quick visit to the loo.

Meeting point

Barbican, London EC2Y 5BL , United Kingdom

End point

What to expect

1

Tower of London

The tour starts outside the infamous castle, prison and current home of the Crown Jewels

2

Statue of Trajan

See how a WW1 hero has honored an ancient Emperor

3

Grange City Hotel

The tour takes you through the garage of the hotel to view the roman wall at the back.

4

St Botolph's Aldgate

In ancient times it was the guardian of the city gates. Nowadays it’s shaded gardens offer a different kind of respite for wanderers

5

Church of St. Botolph without Bishopsgate

Site of a church since medieval times, a survivor of the WW2 Blitz and a 1990’s IRA bombing

6

All Hallows By The Tower

Final resting spot of many executed upon the hill, contains small museum amongst the roman ruins in the crypt

7

St. Alphage London Wall

Beautiful garden amongst the ruins of a church that were built within the ruins of the city’s ancient wall

8

Museum of London

The tour ends at the Museum of London where you'll find an eclectic collection of artefacts exclusively from within the Square Mile

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by VoiceMap Audio Tours

What our experts say

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    Start at the Tower of London courtyard.
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    Visit the Museum of London after the tour.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Download the app before arriving.
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    Check nearby eateries for lunch options.

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