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

Greater London Trip Overview

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.

Additional Info

Duration: 60 to 75 minutes
Starts: Greater London, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours



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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.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Arundel Street, Arundel St, London, UK

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

Pass By: Two Temple Place, 2 Temple Place, London WC2R 3BD England

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

Pass By: Cheshire Cheese, 5 Little Essex St, Temple, London WC2R 3LD, UK

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

Pass By: Twinings – The Strand, 216 Strand, Temple, London WC2R 1AP, UK

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.

Pass By: Cliffords Inn Passage, London EC4A 2AT, UK

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

Pass By: Hen and Chicken Court, Hen and Chicken Ct, London, UK

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

Pass By: Red Lion Court, Red Lion Ct, London, UK

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

Pass By: Johnson’s Court, Johnson’s Ct, London, UK

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

Pass By: Dr. Johnson’s House, 17 Gough Square, London EC4A 3DE England

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.

Pass By: Hodge the Cat, 17 Gough Square, London EC4A 3DE England

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

Pass By: Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, 145 Fleet St, London EC4A 2BU, UK

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



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