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Medieval London: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monument to the Tower of London
About This Tour
Put the Tower of London in its often gruesome context on this two mile riverside walk from Monument Station to Traitors’ Gate.
• Spot Roman ruins, find out about the 10 infamous executions here – including Anne Boleyn’s at the hands of an expert swordsman from France – and meet a brazen thief who almost escaped with the Crown Jewels
• Hear from producer James Holdstock, an author of historical fiction set at the Tower
• Do it all a little over an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
• Spot Roman ruins, find out about the 10 infamous executions here – including Anne Boleyn’s at the hands of an expert swordsman from France – and meet a brazen thief who almost escaped with the Crown Jewels
• Hear from producer James Holdstock, an author of historical fiction set at the Tower
• Do it all a little over an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- VoiceMap app for Andoird and iOS
✗ Not Included
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Itinerary
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The tour starts here at The Monument which is a Doric column adorned by flames that commemorates the great fire of London and the subsequent rebuilding of the city.
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The tour takes you over London Bridge where you learn a bit about it and it's predecessor's history.
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From London Bridge you will have a fantastic view of The Shard. It's got 95 floors and was started in 2009 and opened to the public in 2013. It's also been known as the Shard of Glass and London Bridge Tower.
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The tour goes along the South Bank of the River Thames.
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You'll have a great view of the HMS Belfast and will learn a bit about the ship during this tour.
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You'll pass London's City Hall on the tour. It was completed in 2002 and is essentially the Mayor of London's office.
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The tour takes you over Tower Bridge where you will learn a bit more about what used to go on at the bridge.
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A large part of the tour takes place at the Tower of London where you'll hear about its fascinating history.
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The tour takes you through the garden
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You'll pass by Tower Hill and discover some fascinating facts about the executions that took place there
Good to Know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels