Four Centuries of Entertainment on London's South Bank: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 3 more

Walk from London Bridge to the Tate Modern while you explore the South Bank of the River Thames at your own pace on this affordable self-guided tour.

• Follow in the footsteps of Chaucer and Shakespeare, and find out why being outside the City of London gave this bank of the river a murky reputation
• Hear from producer Brian Cookson, a Blue Badge Guide and the author of two books of London walks
• Do it all in 45 minutes 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.

What's Included

VoiceMap Application
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Lifetime access to Southwark: London's Historic Entertainment District tour
Smartphone
Transportation
Food/Drink
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Monument to the Great Fire of London

Starts just outside Monument Underground Station. Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace. Directions to the starting point are in the app.

End point
Tate Modern

Itinerary

Duration: 45 minutes (approximately)
  • The Monument to the Great Fire of London (Pass by)

    golden urn at the top which gives out a fiery glow in the sunshine. Take a closer look while I tell you more about it. The golden urn at the top of the monument is at a height of 202 ft, which is the exact distance from the monument to the baker's shop in Pudding Lane where the fire started.

    Admission ticket free
  • London Bridge (Pass by)

    The first incarnation of London Bridge was located back at the St Magnus Martyr Church. In 1831 a new London Bridge was constructed by John Rennie about 100 metres to the west.

    Admission ticket free
  • Southwark Cathedral (Pass by)

    Inside Southwark Cathedral you will see beautiful architecture from the earliest Norman remains to the fine nineteenth century restoration of the Nave. There are also many splendid monuments, including a 20th Century stained glass window.

    Admission ticket free
  • Winchester Palace (Pass by)

    The Bishops of Winchester were among the most powerful people in England in Medieval times. Bishop William Giffard built the original palace in 1109.

    Admission ticket free
  • Tate Modern (Pass by)

    The Tate Modern art gallery, opened in a former Power Station in 2001. It is now one of London's most popular visitor attractions and entry is free. The original oil-fired Power Station was designed by the architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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