Activities & Tours: England

Audio Guides

Virtual Guided Tour of London's Off the Beaten Track Areas

An online guided tour, hosted over Zoom/Skype. We specialize in London's off-the-beaten-track areas, but can also show you the main sights. Experience London's people, from politicians to gangsters, celebrities to eccentrics, and much much more. The subjects are customisable - if something interests you, please let us know. We interact with you, offering many opportunities for you to ask questions and chose what you want to experience. We can show you many photos, and have on hand a soundtrack of music by some of London's notable musicians.

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See Details → Duration :1 hours
From $13.22

Bustling Bloomsbury: A Self-Guided Street Photography Tour

A street photography tutorial tour of the unexplored back streets of the West End by a professional photography guide. Listen to time-honoured photography tips and commentary while being guided about the old, grand and not-so-grand architecture, famous highlights, tiny details and fascinating crowds of people. Explore the area between the historic St Giles in the Field Church near Tottenham Court Road to Holborn, via Covent Garden, at your own pace while absorbing the stories of the streets and learning how to take better photos. Recommended equipment: Wide angle lens Lens within the ranges of 18 - 100mm A tripod is NOT required, but advised for long exposures if doing the route towards the early evening

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See Details → Duration :2 to 4 hours
From $5.55

Monarchy and Politics in London - Self-Guided Walking Tours

Discover Central London and explore the history behind Britain's monarchy and the seat of power at Westminster, with these two immersive private audio guides! Narrated by expert local historians, we’ll enjoy spectacular views of Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace, and learn about the key figures and events that shaped Britain into the country it is today. Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

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See Details → Duration :40 to 1 hours
From $15.46

The City through the Centuries: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of London

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.

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See Details → Duration :1 hours 10 minutes
From $5.99

Bloomsbury's Contribution to Health Care History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

In the 18th century the only health care provided in Bloomsbury was the Foundling Hospital, one of the most magnificent buildings in London. Soon after, this small area of London attracted reformers who changed health care in fundamental ways that shape today's services. Exploring with Nick Black, a leading expert on health care, you will see the first hospital for children in England, the only hospital for Italians, the first hospital established by nurses, the first hospital for those paralysed and epileptic, and the medical school created by and for women who were otherwise excluded from such a career. While Bloomsbury is rightly recognised as the home of radical changes in literature, art and penal reform, it was also a cradle of reform for health care. 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.

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See Details → Duration :50 minutes
From $5.48

Self-Guided Audio Art and Culture Walking Tours in London

Discover the trendy, cultural and photographic neighbourhoods of Southbank, Shoreditch, Brixton and the West End in London, in an immersive adventure! On these immersive tours narrated by local historians, you will walk through the colourful Southbank Centre, the beautiful National Theatre, explore The Tate and Blackfriars, go on a pub crawl at Doggett's Pub, along visiting many many more beautiful sites! Together, we’ll explore the culture, cuisine and community that defines these neighbourhoods, and visit the trendiest spots in London where locals go for must-eat street food or take Instagram photos. Walk through the trendy and lively neighbourhoods of Covent Garden and Seven Dials, and discover the sights that inspired the backstories of adaptations from beloved authors like J. K. Rowling and Agatha Christie. Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

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See Details → Duration :3 to 3 hours 15 minutes
From $19.33

Explore Ancient Alleyways in the Footsteps of Dickens: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

On this walk we will see actual places that Dickens visited as well as places mentioned in his novels. We start at St Paul's Cathedral, which dominated London in Victorian times. It was near here that the young Dickens worked as a freelance reporter in Doctor’s Commons. He witnessed the old-fashioned and slightly ridiculous legal practice here which led to his contempt of the law, and his famous saying in Oliver twist ‘The law is a ass’. We then wend our way through ancient alleyways and churchyards, such as St Peter's, Cheapside, where the young Dickens first arrived in London. In ‘A Christmas Carol’ Ebenezer Scrooge sees the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come on the steps of the Royal Exchange. Nearby we discover the George and Vulture Inn where Mr Pickwick stayed just before his trial for Breach of Promise in ‘The Pickwick Papers’. 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.

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See Details → Duration :40 minutes
From $7.99

Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in London

Experience your London vacation on your own, listening to the audio content of our app on your smartphone. It will be like having at your side a tour guide who will tell you the history, points of interest and curiosities of the city. Once organized, take your first step into town as your audio guide tells you surprising facts and curiosities about its streets. Look up at monuments and increase your understanding. Benefit from an audio guide without an expiry date plus no tickets to collect or meeting place. Listen to the audio guide online, or offline. The audio content is professionally created by a group of top authors and interpreted by TV and radio professionals. The smartphone is yours and you will therefore not have contact with unsanitary devices provided by third parties

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See Details → Duration :1 hours 30 minutes
From $5.52

Fleet Street’s Alleyways and Backstreets: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Are you looking for a way to see London’s Fleet Street without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • See the pub that was frequented by Dickens, Mark Twain, Alfred Tennyson, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and where the modern dictionary was born • Hear from producer Steve Matthews who’s been guiding tours and sharing riveting stories around the city since 2010 • 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 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.

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See Details → Duration :1 to 1 hours 15 minutes
From $6.99

Self-Guided Audio Tour Medieval London: Legends, ghosts and fire

A special narrator brings the Middle Ages to life as you discover the legends and stories of old London. Your self-guided journey begins in front of Tower Bridge, where you'll learn the story of Boudica, who led the revolt against the Roman invaders in 60 AD. You will also learn about the beginnings of today's Tower Bridge, which was built in 1894 in typical neo-Gothic Victorian style, preserving elements of the military architecture of medieval London. The tour continues in front of the Tower of London, built in 1078 by William the Conqueror. As you walk through the area and travel back in time with sound effects, your narrator will darken the mood and lead you to the paranormal activities and stories of the tortured souls that besieged the Tower of London. Your epic adventure will continue on St. Dunstand's Hill, where you'll learn about the Great Fire of London.

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See Details → Duration :39 minutes
From $10

Covent Garden: A Self-Guided Photography Tour

A street photography self-guided audio tutorial tour of the unexplored back streets of Covent Garden by a professional photography guide. Listen to time-honored photography tips and commentary while being guided about the old, grand and not-so-grand architecture, famous highlights, tiny details and fascinating crowds of people that is Bloomsbury. Explore London at your own pace while absorbing the stories of the streets and learning how to take better photos. Please note that you must bring your own equipment. Recommended equipment: Wide angle lens Lens within the ranges of 18 - 105mm A tripod is NOT required, but advised for long exposures if doing the route towards the early evening

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See Details → Duration :45 to 1 hours
From $5.54

Retrace the Final Steps of King Charles I on a Self-Guided Audio Tour

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 Charles I was put on trial • Henry VIII’s favoured jousting ground • The remains of what was once Europe's largest palace This walking tour can be enjoyed on location or even virtually at home with VoiceMap's Continuous Play function which disables the GPS playback.

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See Details → Duration :115 to 1 hours 30 minutes
From $9.99

London Lights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Cultural Capital of the World

Take the lead in a tour of London's historical cultural influences through time with the helping hand of me, blogger Shaun Nolan! "Light the Lights" takes you on a self-guided audio tour from the Embankment, up Charing Cross Road, into Covent Garden, along the Strand and back to Leicester Square. As you walk, I'll tell you everything you need to know about the history of the beautiful buildings you see and the amazing people who have walked the same pavements as you. London has forever been shaped by the culture that has influenced it. Famous creatives like Charles Dickens and Henry Irving have spent a lot of their lives in the city, being influenced by the environment and atmosphere. And it's not just a writer's playground - modern designers, intelligent innovators and important names have also helped to shape the city.

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See Details → Duration :130 to 2 hours
From $7.99

Jack the Ripper Self Guided Private Walking Tour in London

Explore the chilling world of Jack the Ripper with our audio tour in London. Start at the quiet Gunthorpe Street, visit historic Flower and Dean Walk, and experience the buzz of Brick Lane. Pause at the significant Frying Pan Pub and immerse in the eerie atmosphere of Old Mortuary and Durward Streets. Witness landmarks like the Old Board School and Wood’s Building, each echoing a dark past. Discover 29 Hanbury Street and visit the historic Ten Bells Spitalfields Pub and Spitalfields Market. Take brief stops at Queens Head and Princess Alice Pubs, then explore Henriques Street, revealing Catherine Eddowes' story. Venture through Saint James’s Passage to Mitre Square for more gripping tales. Conclude at the White Hart Pub, a place shrouded in mystery. This tour combines historical depth with accessible storytelling, bringing the Ripper's London to life.

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See Details → Duration :2 to 3 hours
From $9.99

Brick Lane: A self-guided audio tour of East London's vibrant jewel

Join Discover with Dasha on a self-guided audio walk in English or Russian and discover what makes the ever-changing Brick Lane one of London’s most quirky, iconic streets. Brick Lane is also where locals go for great food, vintage markets, live performances and unmissable street art. Dasha's explored the area over the years, including its secret corners and little-known hangouts, and she's excited to share what she's found. she'll show you what makes the area a key filming location for musicians and directors too. Along the way, she'll tell you about: • The historic events that shaped the area • Where to find the best food and the most exotic snacks • The locations used by famous films including Basic Instinct 2, The Woman in Black and Oliver Twist • Where to find Banksy's artwork and the area's other famous graffiti • Boutique shops that local hipsters love

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See Details → Duration :35 to 1 hours
From $5.54

Activities & Tours: England

Virtual Guided Tour of London's Off the Beaten Track Areas

Bustling Bloomsbury: A Self-Guided Street Photography Tour

Monarchy and Politics in London - Self-Guided Walking Tours

The City through the Centuries: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of London

Bloomsbury's Contribution to Health Care History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Self-Guided Audio Art and Culture Walking Tours in London

Explore Ancient Alleyways in the Footsteps of Dickens: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in London

Fleet Street’s Alleyways and Backstreets: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Self-Guided Audio Tour Medieval London: Legends, ghosts and fire

Covent Garden: A Self-Guided Photography Tour

Retrace the Final Steps of King Charles I on a Self-Guided Audio Tour

London Lights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Cultural Capital of the World

Jack the Ripper Self Guided Private Walking Tour in London

Brick Lane: A self-guided audio tour of East London's vibrant jewel

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