Thomas Cubitt’s Pimlico: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

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Duration45m - 1h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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.

What's included

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

What to expect

  1. Pimlico
    Pass by
    The tour takes place around Pimlico. You'll learn about the area's rich history while you walk.
  2. Pass by
    The tour passes by the Aubrey Beardsley Blue Plaque. You'll hear about Aubrey Beardsley while you walk.
  3. Pass by
    The tour passes by the Home of James Rannie Swinton. You'll learn a bit about James Rannie Swinton while you walk.
  4. Thomas Cubitt Statue
    Pass by
    The tour passes a statue of Thomas Cubitt. You'll learn a lot about Thomas Cubitt on this tour.
  5. Pass by
    The tour passes by Dolphin Square. While you walk, you'll hear about some of the intriguing people that have stayed at Dolphin Square.
  6. Pass by
    The tour takes you through a portion of St George's Square. You'll hear about the square while you walk.
  7. St Saviour's, Pimlico
    Pass by
    The tour passes by St Saviour's, Pimlico. You'll hear about the church while you walk.
  8. Pass by
    The tour passes by St. George's Square Cabmen's Shelter. You'll hear about how Cabmen's Shelters started while you walk.
  9. Pass by
    The tour ends in front of eduardo paolozzi vent. You'll hear about the sculpture before the tour ends.

Meeting and pickup

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.

End point

The tour ends in front of eduardo paolozzi vent next to Pimlico Station.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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