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Architecture of London: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Greater London
About
Trace London's development through its landmarks from the 17th Century to today. Explore at your own pace with this affordable self-guided walking tour.
• Learn about the contemporary architects whose unconventional work makes London's skyline so distinctive • Hear from producer, Dr. Alan Montgomery, one of Context Travel's local expert tour guides • Do it all in 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 • Use the virtual tour option at home
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...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and Drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
St. Paul's Cathedral
Before arrival, please install the app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
The Leadenhall Building
The tour ends at the intersection of Lime Street and Leadenhall Street.
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please Note: Tickets or entrance fees are not included in the price of this tour.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Trace London's development through its landmarks from the 17th Century to today. Explore at your own pace with this affordable self-guided walking tour.
• Learn about the contemporary architects whose unconventional work makes London's skyline so distinctive • Hear from producer, Dr. Alan Montgomery, one of Context Travel's local expert tour guides • Do it all in 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 • Use the virtual tour option at home
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...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and Drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
St. Paul's Cathedral
Before arrival, please install the app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
The Leadenhall Building
The tour ends at the intersection of Lime Street and Leadenhall Street.
Itinerary
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St. Paul's Cathedral
As you wind from St. Paul's Cathedral through London’s Square Mile, you’ll see several centuries-old landmarks designed by renowned architect, Christopher Wren. You’ll hear how Wren, along with his team, helped rebuild the city in the aftermath of the Great Fire of 1666.
2
Paternoster Square
The City of London has been shaped by almost 2,000 years of history. On this walking tour with Context expert Dr. Alan Montgomery, – a London-based scholar, author, and guide who holds an MA in Art History and Architecture, and a PhD in Classical Civilization – you’ll take in traces of its long-checkered story in the form of buildings both ancient and modern.
3
St Mary-le-Bow Church
On this tour, you'll see how London's history is reflected in its built environment from the Roman Empire to the 21st Century. You'll also understand the impact of Baroque architect Christopher Wren on the modernization of London
4
Bloomberg Arcade
Take in the Bloomberg Arcade as you walk around the Square Mile.
5
Guildhall
See London's Guidhall and hear about its history while you walk around London.
6
Bank of England
Stroll around the Bank of England, learning its secrets and hearing about the architects behind it.
7
George and Vulture
On this tour, you'll have a chance to pop by the George and Vulture, a pub frequented Charles Dickens, who mentions it several times in his famous novel The Pickwick Papers.
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Leadenhall Market
On this tour, you'll have the opportunity to stroll through Leadenhall Market and learn about its history while you walk.
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30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin)
You'll stroll through centuries of history on this tour, ending with modern skyscrapers like Norman Foster's Gherkin, Renzo Piano's Shard and Richard Rogers' Cheesegrater.