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Marylebone is defined by its spectacular garden squares, each with its own character and history.
On this self-guided audio tour of the elegant London district, you’ll explore the graceful Georgian and Regency architecture that frames these green havens. You’ll also hear fascinating stories about the aristocrats and artists who’ve called these squares home over the centuries.
The tour starts at the Victorian-era Coach Makers’ Arms Pub on Marylebone Lane. You’ll stroll through Manchester Square with its grand mansions, and into Portman Square with its generous gardens.
Along the way, you’ll learn how these squares were developed as speculative ventures by wealthy landowners like William Portman, transforming what was once a rural village into one of London’s most desirable residential areas.
You’ll come across embassies, historic churches, and the iconic locations where cultural giants once lived. The tour ends at Marylebone Railway Station.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This self-guided audio tour starts in front of the The Coach Makers Arms Pub Marylebone. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
This GPS-guided audio tour ends in front of the Marylebone Railway Station.
Itinerary
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The Coach Makers Arms Pub Marylebone (Pass by)
This self-guided audio tour starts at the Victorian-era Coach Makers’ Arms Pub on Marylebone Lane.
Admission ticket free -
Hinde Street Methodist Church (Pass by)
On this walking tour, you'll pass by and hear about Hinde Street Methodist Church
Admission ticket free -
Manchester Square (Pass by)
You’ll stroll through Manchester Square with its grand mansions, and into Portman Square with its generous gardens.
Admission ticket free -
Blue Plaque: Sir Julius Benedict (Pass by)
On this walking tour, you'll pass by and hear about Blue Plaque: Sir Julius Benedict
Admission ticket free -
John Hughlings Jackson Blue Plaque (Pass by)
On this walking tour, you'll pass by and hear about John Hughlings Jackson Blue Plaque
Admission ticket free -
Portman Square Garden (Pass by)
You’ll stroll through Manchester Square with its grand mansions, and into Portman Square with its generous gardens. Along the way, you’ll learn how these squares were developed as speculative ventures by wealthy landowners like William Portman, transforming what was once a rural village into one of London’s most desirable residential areas.
Admission ticket free -
Montagu Square (Pass by)
Learn how Montagu Square attracted famous residents, including author Anthony Trollope, poet Ted Hughes, and The Beatles
Admission ticket free -
Blue Plaque: John Lennon (Pass by)
You’ll come across embassies, historic churches, and the iconic locations where cultural giants once lived – from W. Somerset Maugham’s townhouse to the basement flat where John Lennon and Yoko Ono created their controversial album cover.
Admission ticket free -
Embassy of Sweden (Pass by)
Examine the contrasting architectural styles of the Swedish and Swiss embassies
Admission ticket free -
William Pitt Byrne memorial fountain (Pass by)
Explore Portman Square’s elegant Georgian architecture and discover the 1887 Hamilton Memorial Drinking Fountain
Admission ticket free -
Bryanston Square (Pass by)
Discover Bryanston Court, where Wallis Simpson conducted her scandalous affair with the future Edward VIII
Admission ticket free -
St Mary's Church, Bryanston Square (Pass by)
Appreciate the magnificent vista of St. Mary’s Church from Wyndham Place
Admission ticket free -
Thornbury Castle Hotel & Restaurant (Pass by)
On this walking tour, you'll pass by and hear about Thornbury Castle Hotel & Restaurant
Admission ticket free -
The Landmark London (Pass by)
On this walking tour, you'll pass by and hear about The Landmark London
Admission ticket free -
Marylebone Railway Station (Pass by)
he tour ends at Marylebone Railway Station, the newest of London’s major terminals. There, you can admire the elegant Edwardian architecture that once welcomed travelers directly into the grand Landmark London Hotel, with its stunning stained glass window and grand marble staircase.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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