Thomas Cubitt’s Pimlico: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
- 0.8–1 hour
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
Highlights
See where artists, scientists and secret agents lived and worked on this affordable self-guided audio tour of London. • Find the luxury estate that’s housed civil servants, intelligence agency personnel, and politicians including Harold Wilson and David Steel • Hear from producer Steve Matthews whose passion for London’s history has led him to share its stories and provide guided tours since 2010 • Do it all in 45 minutes 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 • 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. It also works offline.
Inclusions
What's included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- 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
The tour takes place around Pimlico. You'll learn about the area's rich history while you walk.
The tour passes by the Aubrey Beardsley Blue Plaque. You'll hear about Aubrey Beardsley while you walk.
The tour passes by the Home of James Rannie Swinton. You'll learn a bit about James Rannie Swinton while you walk.
The tour passes a statue of Thomas Cubitt. You'll learn a lot about Thomas Cubitt on this tour.
The tour passes by Dolphin Square. While you walk, you'll hear about some of the intriguing people that have stayed at Dolphin Square.
The tour takes you through a portion of St George's Square. You'll hear about the square while you walk.
The tour passes by St Saviour's, Pimlico. You'll hear about the church while you walk.
The tour passes by St. George's Square Cabmen's Shelter. You'll hear about how Cabmen's Shelters started while you walk.
The tour ends in front of eduardo paolozzi vent. You'll hear about the sculpture before the tour ends.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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 98% below the median of the 809 city tours we list in London.
- It is shorter than most of them.
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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