The City through the Centuries: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of London

London, GB

Highlights

  • Explore over 30 important and overlooked sites
  • Discover hidden ruins and colorful characters
  • Take a self-guided audio tour at your own pace
  • Immerse yourself in London's rich history
  • Experience the iconic Tower of London

Meeting Point

The walk starts at London's Guildhall, a short walk from St Pauls Cathedral or Moorgate station. Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace.

Meeting point

3 Guildhall Yard, City of London, London EC2V 5AE , United Kingdom

End point

What to expect

1

Guildhall

Dating from 1411, Guildhall is where the civic, political and commercial lives of London came together.

2

The london stone

The London Stone is one of London’s least known treasures. For many centuries it was believed to be the stone of Brutus, killer of Julius Caesar, who supposedly brought it to London.

3

Mansion House of City of London

Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London. The Lord Mayor is not the same as the Mayor of London. The Lord Mayor is in charge of the City of London Corporation, which runs the portion of the city that sits inside the old Roman walls.

4

Leadenhall Market

There has been a market on and off on this site for almost two thousand years!

5

London Bridge

The medieval London Bridge was built in 1176 and took 33 years and an enormous amount of money to build. The bridge was 8 meters wide, and between 240-270 meters long, and boasted 19 arches of different sizes.

6

Tower of London

The Tower of London is one of London's most iconic and significant historical sites. During Shakespeare's day, most Londoners thought that the Tower of London was built by Julius Caesar. That turned out to be wishful thinking on the part of the English.

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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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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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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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What our experts say

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    Start at Guildhall for easy access.
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    Download the app before arrival.
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    Consider visiting St Paul's post-tour.
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    Bring headphones for a better experience.
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    Enjoy a coffee at the nearby Café Nero.

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