Greater London Trip Overview
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.
Additional Info
Duration: 45 minutes
Starts: Greater London, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
Explore Greater London Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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.
Itinerary
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Pass By: The Monument to the Great Fire of London, Monument St., London EC3R 8AH England
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.
Pass By: London Bridge, London SE1 9DD England
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.
Pass By: Southwark Cathedral, 1 London Bridge Montague Close, London SE1 9DA England
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.
Pass By: Winchester Palace, Clink Street, London SE1 9DG England
The Bishops of Winchester were among the most powerful people in England in Medieval times. Bishop William Giffard built the original palace in 1109.
Pass By: Tate Modern, 53 Bankside, London SE1 9TG England
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.
