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

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London, England

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

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.

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 and drink

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

The tour ends outside the Consulate General of Italy in London.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    The tour starts at the end of Arundel Street. You'll be introduced to the area surrounding Fleet Street and how VoiceMap works.

    Admission ticket free
  • Two Temple Place (Pass by)

    The tour passes by Two Temple Place. You'll hear about it while you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by Cheshire Cheese. You'll learn a bit about the old pub while you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by Twinings - The Strand. You'll learn how Twinings got it start and where the first store was located while you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour takes you down a part of Clifford's Inn Passage. You'll learn a bit about the passage while you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour takes you down a section of Hen & Chicken Court. You'll learn a bit about the court's history while you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour goes through Red Lion Court. You'll hear a bit about what took place there while you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour takes you down Johnson's Court. You'll hear a bit about its history while you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • Dr. Johnson's House (Pass by)

    The tour takes you past Dr Johnson's House. You'll hear about its history while you walk and how it relates to the Oxford Dictionary.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes Hodge The Cat Statue. You'll hear about it while you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese (Pass by)

    The tour passes by Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese. You'll hear about this historic pub while you walk.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Architecture Tours
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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