Medieval London: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monument to the Tower of London

3.8 (5 reviews) London, England
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Duration40m - 2h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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.

What's included

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • VoiceMap app for Andoird and iOS
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

What to expect

  1. The Monument to the Great Fire of London
    Pass by
    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.
  2. London Bridge
    Pass by
    The tour takes you over London Bridge where you learn a bit about it and it's predecessor's history.
  3. The Shard
    Pass by
    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.
  4. South Bank
    Pass by
    The tour goes along the South Bank of the River Thames.
  5. HMS Belfast
    Pass by
    You'll have a great view of the HMS Belfast and will learn a bit about the ship during this tour.
  6. London City Hall
    Pass by
    You'll pass London's City Hall on the tour. It was completed in 2002 and is essentially the Mayor of London's office.
  7. Tower Bridge
    Pass by
    The tour takes you over Tower Bridge where you will learn a bit more about what used to go on at the bridge.
  8. Tower of London
    Pass by
    A large part of the tour takes place at the Tower of London where you'll hear about its fascinating history.
  9. Trinity Square Gardens
    Pass by
    The tour takes you through the garden
  10. Pass by
    You'll pass by Tower Hill and discover some fascinating facts about the executions that took place there

Meeting and pickup

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.

End point

The tour ends outside the Tower of London near Tower Bridge and the River Thames.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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