A Camp Self-Guided Tour of London with Paul Baker
On this self-guided tour of London, you'll sashay through trial and triumph with London’s most fabulous characters.
Since its very beginning, camp’s attitude and aesthetic have blazed trails across the world, but its real roots are right here in London, just waiting to be discovered – from Mayfair dandies to the trials of Oscar Wilde to Josephine Baker’s Soho dance in a skirt made from bananas.
Celebrate the release of Camp! 's author Paul Baker’s most colourful and ambitious book yet on a walking tour exploring the city’s campest landmarks. Paul pulls back the curtain on a world of glitz and grunge, filled with pop culture and protest, while he guides you through Mayfair to St James’s and Soho. He will tell you about the fabulous, memorable people who lived or worked here and their significance to the world of camp. He’ll also consider what makes camp so special, how attitudes towards it have changed over time, and how it continues to evolve, surprise and even upset people.
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A Camp Self-Guided Tour of London with Paul Baker
What's included in A Camp Self-Guided Tour of London with Paul Baker
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Marvel at the glamour of The Ritz and hear stories about its most flamboyant frequenters, including playwright Joe Orton, otherwise known as Edna Welthorpe.
Stroll by the iconic Tramp Nightclub, a haven for celebrities and a popular location for films, known for its exclusive and decadent parties.
Piccadilly CircusPass-by Only
Hear the incredible story behind the Anteros statue and how Piccadilly Circus has been a popular meeting place and cruising ground for gay men for well over a century.
Inclusions
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Tickets to optional attractions en route
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Under the blue plaque, the tour starts at 4 Chesterfield St, London W1J 5JF, UK.
End Points
- The tour ends at Prince Edward Theatre.
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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]
