Tales from the Thames Riverbank: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
- 1.5–2 hours
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
Highlights
Navigate the riverbanks that linked London to the world on this affordable self-guided walking tour. • See the 450 year-old pub, The Grapes, that houses the staff that actor Sir Ian McKellan, who is also part-owner of the pub, used when he played Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings trilogy • Hear from producer Steve Matthews who’s been sharing his passion for London’s history through guided tours since 2010 • Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before and after your booking date • Use the virtual tour option at home 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 and works offline.
Inclusions
What's included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English
What's not
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smarphone and headphones
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
Itinerary
The tour follows the Thames River, passing through several neighbourhoods and uncovering the history of London's ancient docks.
The tour passes by The Grapes pub. You'll hear about the charming 450-year-old pub while you walk including how it's part-owned by Sir Ian McKellan.
The tour passes by Limehouse Basin. You'll hear the history of the basin while you walk.
The tour passes by The Narrow restaurant. You'll hear about the restaurant owned by famous Chef, Gordon Ramsay while you walk.
The tour passes through King Edward Memorial Park. You'll hear about the park and the history of the area while you walk.
The tour passes by Turner's Old Star. You'll hear about the restaurant and how it got its name while you walk.
The tour ends at St. Katharine Docks Drawbridge & Locks.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 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. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in London
- Its from-price is 96% below the median of the 809 city tours we list in London.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 403 of 809.
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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