Back in the 1600s, Londoners would gather to witness a very particular form of public entertainment. Hushed crowds would wait in anticipation for an offender to meet their end at the hands of an executioner. On the 30th January 1649, it was the reigning monarch, King Charles I, who had an appointment with the man who would end his life.
This self-guided audio tour charts the life and death of this ill-fated king, taking you to some of London’s most famous and iconic sights including:
• Henry VIII’s hunting lodge-turned-royal palace • One of London’s most picturesque royal parks, once home to an elephant • The abbey where all kings and queens have their coronation • The ancient hall where C...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Caviar House Piccadilly
The tour begins next to the entrance of the Caviar House & Prunier. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile 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.
Return
Banqueting House
The tour ends outside the Banqueting House.
Retrace the Final Steps of King Charles I on a Self-Guided Audio Tour
St. James's
About
Back in the 1600s, Londoners would gather to witness a very particular form of public entertainment. Hushed crowds would wait in anticipation for an offender to meet their end at the hands of an executioner. On the 30th January 1649, it was the reigning monarch, King Charles I, who had an appointment with the man who would end his life.
This self-guided audio tour charts the life and death of this ill-fated king, taking you to some of London’s most famous and iconic sights including:
• Henry VIII’s hunting lodge-turned-royal palace • One of London’s most picturesque royal parks, once home to an elephant • The abbey where all kings and queens have their coronation • The ancient hall where C...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Caviar House Piccadilly
The tour begins next to the entrance of the Caviar House & Prunier. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile 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.
Return
Banqueting House
The tour ends outside the Banqueting House.
Itinerary
1
St. James's Palace
The tour stops briefly outside the St James' Palace gatehouse. Here you'll learn about the significant role St James's Palace played in the life of King Charles I.
2
Queen's Chapel
The tour takes you past The Queen's Chapel. While you walk, you'll learn a bit about the chapel's architect and who the chapel honours.
3
St. James's Park
The tour takes you through St James's Park. While you walk, you'll learn about the park's connection to Charles I.
4
Café at Storey's Gate
You'll stop briefly in front of the Cafe at Storey's Gate and learn a bit about its earlier history. .
5
Westminster Abbey
You'll stop in front of Westminster Abbey. You'll learn about the church, its history and its connection to King Charles I. The tour does not go inside the abbey.
6
House of Commons
You'll stop briefly in front of the House of Commons. Here you'll learn how the House of Commons is connected to King Charles I and what it is used for today.
7
Banqueting House
The tour ends in front of the Banqueting House. You'll learn about the only visible remaining part of the old Palace of Whitehall and its connection to King Charles I.
