Brutalism in Barbican: An Architectural Audio Tour

Duration1h - 1h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Step into the Barbican Estate, a post-World War II architectural marvel in London. This 40-acre site within the city centre is a prime example of Brutalist architecture, with its raw concrete structures, angular forms, and functional design. This walking tour delves into the Barbican Estate‘s dramatic architectural landscape and expertly showcases its prominent sites.

You‘ll make your way across the Highwalk system to enjoy panoramic views of Lauderdale Tower, Shakespeare Tower, and Cromwell Tower, once London‘s tallest residential structures. As you make your way around the estate and across Gilbert Bridge, you‘ll see the estate‘s iconic sites and hear some of its secrets. At the Barbican Podium, an open-air amphitheater atop the Barbican Centre, you‘ll be treated to unique cinematic experiences, surrounded by detailed concrete columns.

At the end of this tour, you‘ll have seen how history and urban planning combined to create one of London‘s most iconic neighborhoods.

What's included

Lifetime access to this tour in English
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Food and drink
Transportation

What to expect

Barbican Centre
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Step into the Barbican Estate, a post-World War II architectural marvel in London. This 40-acre site within the city centre is a prime example of Brutalist architecture, with its raw concrete structures, angular forms, and functional design.
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Starting from Barbican Station, you‘ll make your way across the Highwalk system to enjoy panoramic views of Lauderdale Tower, Shakespeare Tower, and Cromwell Tower, once London‘s tallest residential structures.
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On this self-guided audio tour, you'll have a chance to admire the bronze sculpture, the Barbican Muse, at the Barbican Centre, a cultural epicenter housing arts organizations.
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On this self-guided audio tour, you'll finish the journey on the Seddon Highwalk where London‘s modern cityscape awaits.
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On this self-guided audio tour, you'll have a chance to learn about the tactical approach taken by the people who constructed the Thomas More Highwalk.
London Wall
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On this self-guided audio tour, you'll pass parts of the London Wall.
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On this self-guided audio tour, you'll have a chance to see the Tower above London‘s ancient City Wall and Towers.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts outside Barbican Station. 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 starts outside Barbican Station. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
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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