Runnymede’s Riverside Memorials: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
At a glance
Runnymede’s Riverside Memorials: A Self-Guided Walking Tour is a 1h – 1h 30m private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by VoiceMap Audio Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $9.99 per person. 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.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h – 1h 30m
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–15 per booking
- Ages
- Adult 6–99
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Options & availability
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Runnymede’s Riverside Memorials: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
from $9.99
- Days:
- Every day
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
You’ve heard of it, but what exactly is the Magna Carta? It was at Runnymede, in these expansive Thames-side meadows, that King John sealed the document in 1215. It reshaped the relationship between rulers and the ruled forever.
On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover how this became the birthplace of constitutional government. I’ll also point out several thoughtfully placed symbols of remembrance, which continue to inspire worldwide struggles for justice.
The tour starts next to the Queen Elizabeth II statue that honours Britain’s longest-serving monarch. You’ll follow the humming Thames Path, where boats glide and wildlife graze along the banks. As you pass Ankerwyke, I’ll tell you about Bronze Age settlements and King Henry VIII’s popular dating haunt.
The tour ends at The Jurors, twelve empty chairs that invite you to sit and engage with this living tribute to democracy.
What's included
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
Not included
- Smartphone
Itinerary
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Stop 1
You’ll pass by the Magna Carta Memorial, which commemorates the historic signing of the Magna Carta in 1215. Please note that any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
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Stop 2
You’ll pass by the John F. Kennedy Memorial, a tranquil site honouring the late U.S. President’s legacy. Please note that any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
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Stop 3
You'll pass the Magna Carta Tea Room nearby, a popular stop for refreshments. However, any purchases made there are not included in this tour.
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Stop 4
You’ll pass by Writ in Water, an architectural installation inspired by the Magna Carta and the principles of justice it represents. Please note that any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
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Stop 5
You’ll pass by The Jurors, a thought-provoking public artwork that reflects on justice and human rights. Please note that any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
Meeting point
This tour starts outside the Magna Carta Tea Room. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Traveller ratings
5.0
3 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
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Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Runnymede’s Riverside Memorials: A Self-Guided Walking Tour take?
The experience lasts about 1h – 1h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $9.99 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
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.
Where does it start?
This tour starts outside the Magna Carta Tea Room. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Can I cancel?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
