The City through the Centuries: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of London
At a glance
The City through the Centuries: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of London is a 1h 10m private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by VoiceMap Audio Tours. Prices start from $11.99 per person. Included: VoiceMap Application, Lifetime access to The City through the Centuries tour, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- 6 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h 10m
- 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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The City through the Centuries: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of London
from $11.99
- Days:
- Every day
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
Take an in depth self-guided GPS audio walk through almost two thousand years of London's past by a local history teacher. The walk takes in over thirty important and sometimes overlooked sites, from a hidden Roman amphitheatre, to the original London Bridge and the Tower of London. Delve deep into London's history through its often hidden ruins and always colourful characters.
The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.
What's included
What's included
- VoiceMap Application
- Lifetime access to The City through the Centuries tour
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Not included
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Dating from 1411, Guildhall is where the civic, political and commercial lives of London came together.
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Stop 2
The London Stone is one of London’s least known treasures. For many centuries it was believed to be the stone of Brutus, killer of Julius Caesar, who supposedly brought it to London.
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Stop 3
Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London. The Lord Mayor is not the same as the Mayor of London. The Lord Mayor is in charge of the City of London Corporation, which runs the portion of the city that sits inside the old Roman walls.
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Stop 4
There has been a market on and off on this site for almost two thousand years!
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Stop 5
The medieval London Bridge was built in 1176 and took 33 years and an enormous amount of money to build. The bridge was 8 meters wide, and between 240-270 meters long, and boasted 19 arches of different sizes.
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Stop 6
The Tower of London is one of London's most iconic and significant historical sites. During Shakespeare's day, most Londoners thought that the Tower of London was built by Julius Caesar. That turned out to be wishful thinking on the part of the English.
Meeting point
The walk starts at London's Guildhall, a short walk from St Pauls Cathedral or Moorgate station. Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace.
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 The City through the Centuries: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of London take?
The experience lasts about 1h 10m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $11.99 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?
VoiceMap Application; Lifetime access to The City through the Centuries tour; Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
Where does it start?
The walk starts at London's Guildhall, a short walk from St Pauls Cathedral or Moorgate station. Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at…
Can I cancel?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
