Secret London: An audio tour about the heritage of the city's Russian immigrants

1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover hidden London like never before on this self guided audio tour. Follow the footsteps of Russian immigrants to uncover the rich and diverse heritage they left in London. From the Russian Orthodox Cathedral to Tolstoy's favourite private club and the pelicans of St James Park, you will experience the city in a completely different way, far from the crowd and the touristic attractions.

PLEASE NOTE: You will be required to take a bus for a portion of the tour. You cannot purchase a ticket on the bus. You will have to use either an Oyster card or a contactless payment card to pay for the journey. A single bus fare costs £1.50

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
Transportation
Food/Drink

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Dormition

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. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approximately)
  • Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Dormition (Pass by)

    The tour starts at the cathedral.

    Admission ticket free
  • St. James's (Pass by)

    The tour goes along St. James's St.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour stops briefly in front of 61 St. James's Street.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by St. James's Square.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour goes along Pall Mall.

    Admission ticket free
  • The Athenaeum Club (Pass by)

    The tour stops briefly in front of the Athenaeum.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour stops briefly at the memorial.

    Admission ticket free
  • The National Gallery (Pass by)

    The tours stops briefly in front of the National Gallery.

    Admission ticket free
  • Strand (Pass by)

    The tour goes along Strand.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour ends at Exchange Ct.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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

Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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