The Remains of Roman London A Self-Guided Waking Tour
Experience Roman London at your own pace with Context Travel expert Dr Alan Montgomery, a guide, author, and scholar of Art History and Architecture and Classical Civilization.
Discover the secrets of ancient Londinium, the vibrant city founded by Romans almost 2,000 years ago. While much of the Roman city has been destroyed or covered over by centuries of development, several impressive fragments of its public buildings, houses and streets survive, sometimes in surprising and unexpected locations. Join Alan as he shows you where to look for London‘s Roman remains and brings Londinium back to life before your eyes.
Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it. You can use the virtual tour option at home, too.
Once you have booked, you will receive instructions and a unique code to download the tour. The app displays directions to the starting point; when you’re in the right place, tap start.
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The Remains of Roman London A Self-Guided Waking Tour
What's included in The Remains of Roman London A Self-Guided Waking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Your journey through ancient Londinium starts at London Wall, where you'll uncover the remains of the Roman Fort Gate, offering a glimpse into the early beginnings of this vibrant city founded by Romans almost 2,000 years ago.
Discover the Roman Fort Ruins nearby, remnants of Londinium's past, as your guide, Dr. Alan Montgomery, unfolds the tales of this ancient city and its early struggles, including a devastating fire that shaped its history.
Stroll through Guildhall Yard, where the echoes of Roman Londinium come alive. Hear about the city's layout and the daily lives of its inhabitants, and catch a glimpse of the hidden Roman Amphitheatre within the Guildhall Art Gallery.
Inclusions
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The tour begins at Aldersgate Street. The nearest subway station is Barbican, and you can take the yellow Circle line, the pink Hammersmith & City line, or the maroon Metropolitan line to get there. You can also take the red Central line to St. Paul’s station to reach Aldersgate Street.
End Points
- The tour ends at Tower Hill.
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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 ─── 1. Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 2. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 3. Create an account 4. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 5. 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]
