Stories from the Great Fire of London: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
At a glance
Stories from the Great Fire of London: A Self-Guided Audio Tour is a 1h – 1h 15m private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by VoiceMap Audio Tours. Prices start from $9.99 per person, and free cancellation is available. 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
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h – 1h 15m
- 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
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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Stories from the Great Fire of London: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
from $9.99
- Days:
- Every day
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
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
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 and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Start your tour right next to the impressive which is next to Pudding Lane. The starting location of the Great Fire of London
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Stop 2
The impressive Cathedral that dominated the London skyline for over 300 years!
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Stop 3
This amazing church and it's gatehouse are some of the few surviving buildings of the Great Fire
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Stop 4
Where the people of London held back the flames!
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Stop 5
Finish right by this impressive structure in its serene grounds which was the London headquarters for the Knights Templar.
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.
Good to know
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Stories from the Great Fire of London: A Self-Guided Audio Tour take?
The experience lasts about 1h – 1h 15m.
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 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.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
