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

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1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

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 and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

The tour ends outside the Banqueting House.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • St. James's Palace (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Queen's Chapel (Pass by)

    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.

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

    The tour takes you through St James's Park. While you walk, you'll learn about the park's connection to Charles I.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll stop briefly in front of the Cafe at Storey's Gate and learn a bit about its earlier history. .

    Admission ticket free
  • Westminster Abbey (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Banqueting House (Pass by)

    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.

    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

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

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