London's Classic Sights and Hidden Histories: A Self-guided Audio Tour
You may be familiar to the most famous sights of London, but are you familiar with the history, stories and characters behind them? This tour takes in a range of central London's most iconic spots, ideal for plenty of photo ops whilst allowing you to learn the hidden histories behind famous buildings.
Throughout, you'll be rewarded with plenty of facts and trivia that are guaranteed to shed new light on parts of London you thought you knew. This is a stair-free route through the streets of London suitable for wheelchair users.
The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.
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Classic Sights and Hidden Histories London Self-guided Audio Tour by VoiceMap
What's included in London's Classic Sights and Hidden Histories: A Self-guided Audio Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Buckingham PalacePass-by Only
Queen Victoria was the first ruler to call Buckingham Palace her official residence in 1837. She oversaw huge changes to the "tiny" palace, including new wings and ballrooms, as well as the installation of gas lights, and then electricity in 1887.
St. James's PalacePass-by Only
St James' Palace is the most senior royal palace in the United Kingdom. Although it's no longer the main living space of the monarch, it is the formal gathering spot of the Accession Council and the London residence of some minor members of the royal family.
St. Paul's CathedralPass-by Only
St Paul’s Cathedral has been there for over 300 years. It was designed by Sir Christopher Wren, and was just one of the 52 churches he built after the Great Fire of London in 1666.
Inclusions
- Lifetime access to the 'Classic Sights and Hidden Histories' tour
- VoiceMap Application
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/drinks
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is wheelchair accessible.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The tour starts outside the South Side exit of Green Park underground station on Piccadilly. Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 2. Create an account 3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 4. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── • You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. • This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. • When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. • Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]
