Hammersmith to Chiswick: A Self-Guided Audio Tour along the Riverside
- 0.6–0.8 hour
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
Highlights
Hammersmith and Chiswick are two of London’s most attractive villages, so it’s not surprising that many famous public figures and artists have called the area home. This self-guided GPS walking tour takes you on a journey from Hammersmith to Chiswick along a stretch of the River Thames that’s dotted with historical pubs and magnificent Georgian mansions. Along with beautiful views, you’ll also discover the area’s fascinating past, starting with the extraordinary story of Hammersmith Bridge. After downloading the tour onto the VoiceMap app, you'll be able to enjoy the audio for this tour on location. The app uses your location to move the story along at the right time and place. The tour can also be enjoyed virtually at home.
Inclusions
What's included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS which you'll need to download to enjoy the tour
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
What's not
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Itinerary
On this tour, you'll explore the beautiful stretch of the North Bank of the Thames between Hammersmith and Chiswick, starting here at the foot of the iconic Hammersmith Bridge.
You'll walk by the Rutland Arms pub which dates from the 1800s and used to have three storeys. You'll find out how it lost the top storey on this tour.
While you continue to walk along the riverside, you'll pass through these attractive gardens and learn a bit about the gardens history.
You stop briefly in front of the Dove Inn at Hammersmith where you'll hear the story of the disappearing dove.
You stop briefly in front of what is now the William Morris Society. You'll hear about the building's origins and then, while you continue walking, you'll hear about William Morris' connection to the building.
The tour ends in front of St Nicholas Church. You'll learn about the church and its history.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The tour begins at the foot of the Hammersmith Bridge. 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.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in London
- Its from-price is 96% below the median of the 4793 experiences we list in London.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2438 of 4793.
About London
London mixes royal ceremony, world-class museums and riverside landmarks with distinct neighbourhoods, markets and parks to explore on foot.
The Thames threads the city together. On its banks stand the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, the Tower of London with the Crown Jewels, Tower Bridge and the long South Bank walk past the London Eye, Shakespeare's Globe and Tate Modern. St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey anchor the older skyline, while glass towers crowd the financial district.
Top-ranked sights in London: St. Paul's Cathedral, Stonehenge, Tower of London.
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