Medieval London: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monument to the Tower of London
- 0.7–2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Put the Tower of London in its often gruesome context on this two mile riverside walk from Monument Station to Traitors’ Gate. • Spot Roman ruins, find out about the 10 infamous executions here – including Anne Boleyn’s at the hands of an expert swordsman from France – and meet a brazen thief who almost escaped with the Crown Jewels • Hear from producer James Holdstock, an author of historical fiction set at the Tower • Do it all a little over an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- VoiceMap app for Andoird and iOS
What's not
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Itinerary
The tour starts here at The Monument which is a Doric column adorned by flames that commemorates the great fire of London and the subsequent rebuilding of the city.
The tour takes you over London Bridge where you learn a bit about it and it's predecessor's history.
From London Bridge you will have a fantastic view of The Shard. It's got 95 floors and was started in 2009 and opened to the public in 2013. It's also been known as the Shard of Glass and London Bridge Tower.
The tour goes along the South Bank of the River Thames.
You'll have a great view of the HMS Belfast and will learn a bit about the ship during this tour.
You'll pass London's City Hall on the tour. It was completed in 2002 and is essentially the Mayor of London's office.
The tour takes you over Tower Bridge where you will learn a bit more about what used to go on at the bridge.
A large part of the tour takes place at the Tower of London where you'll hear about its fascinating history.
The tour takes you through the garden
You'll pass by Tower Hill and discover some fascinating facts about the executions that took place there
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Start outside Monument Tube Station. District or Circle Line station. 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 97% below the median of the 4793 experiences we list in London.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1663 of 4793.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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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