Stories from the Great Fire of London: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

London, England
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Duration1h - 1h 15m
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

In September 1666, London burned for four days in one of history’s most infamous disasters. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll trace the fire’s path of destruction, and hear eyewitness accounts from those who watched their city transform to ash and smoke.

Starting in front of the monument to the Great Fire of London, you’ll follow its devastating progress from its origin in Pudding Lane. You’ll learn how the city’s narrow medieval streets helped it spread so rapidly, consuming 13,200 houses and 87 churches, and how a few buildings miraculously survived. As you walk the modern thoroughfares that rose from the ashes, you’ll hear how various folk reacted, from Lord Mayor Thomas Bloodworth’s shameful inaction to King Charles II’s heroic 30-hour firefighting efforts.

As you make your way to Temple Church, you’ll walk in the footsteps of diarists Samuel Pepys and John Evelyn, whose accounts bring the terrible destruction to life.

What's included

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • App for Android and iOS
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Food and drink
  • Transportation

What to expect

  1. The Monument to the Great Fire of London
    Pass by
    Start your tour right next to the impressive which is next to Pudding Lane. The starting location of the Great Fire of London
  2. St. Paul's Cathedral
    Pass by
    The impressive Cathedral that dominated the London skyline for over 300 years!
  3. Pass by
    This amazing church and it's gatehouse are some of the few surviving buildings of the Great Fire
  4. Golden Boy of Pye Corner
    Pass by
    Where the people of London held back the flames!
  5. Temple Church
    Pass by
    Finish right by this impressive structure in its serene grounds which was the London headquarters for the Knights Templar.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This tour starts at the Monument to the Great Fire of London. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends at the Temple Church.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

Cancellation policy

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