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Free audio walking tours of London
Itinerarly has 3 self-guided audio tours of London, United Kingdom, from 1 h to 2 h 20. Each one walks you between the stops in order and plays a short narrated story when you arrive. The narration is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, and the tours are free.
Westminster Express
Discover the heart of London in 1 hour
- Big Ben & ParliamentWelcome to Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster, the ultimate symbols of London and British democracy. Contrary to popular belief, Big Ben isn't actually the name of the tower, but of the massive 13.7-ton bell that has been chiming the hours since 1859.
- Westminster AbbeyYou are looking at Westminster Abbey, the most sacred sanctuary in the kingdom and the stage for British royal history for nearly a thousand years. Since the coronation of William the Conqueror in 1066, every British monarch has received their crown here.
- London EyeThis is the London Eye, Europe's largest cantilevered observation wheel, often called the 'Millennium Wheel.' Standing 135 meters tall above the River Thames, it was inaugurated to celebrate the year 2000. Its 32 high-tech glass capsules, representing London's 32 boroughs, offer you a smooth and spectacular 30-minute…
London Classics
From Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace
- Trafalgar SquareWelcome to Trafalgar Square, the true beating heart and geographical center of London. Designed by John Nash in the 19th century, this vast square commemorates Admiral Nelson's naval victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
- National GalleryHere is the National Gallery, one of the world's most prestigious art museums, standing proudly on the north side of Trafalgar Square. Founded in 1824, it houses an exceptional collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to the early 20th century.
- Buckingham PalaceThis is Buckingham Palace, the official residence and administrative headquarters of the British monarchy since Queen Victoria’s accession in 1837. With 775 rooms, this imposing palace is far more than a royal home; it's the setting for numerous state ceremonies, official receptions, and where the monarch welcomes…
- St James's ParkWelcome to St James's Park, the oldest of London’s eight Royal Parks—a peaceful haven surrounded by some of the capital's most famous landmarks. Once a deer hunting ground for Henry VIII, it has been transformed over centuries from a formal French layout into a scenic English landscape garden.
- Piccadilly CircusThis is Piccadilly Circus, the iconic intersection often described as London's answer to Times Square. Famous for its giant, illuminated advertising screens that have lit up the district for over a century, it is one of the world's most famous meeting points.
Intense London
The ultimate London tour
- Tower of LondonWelcome to the Tower of London, a thousand-year-old fortress that has served as a royal palace, armory, menagerie, and most notoriously, a feared state prison. Founded by William the Conqueror in 1066 following the Norman Conquest, the central White Tower remains the core of this massive defensive complex.
- Tower BridgeThis is Tower Bridge, undoubtedly the most elegant and recognizable bridge in London. Built in the late 19th century to ease road traffic while still allowing tall ships access to the Port of London, this neo-Gothic bascule bridge is a marvel of Victorian engineering.
- St Paul's CathedralThis is St Paul's Cathedral, Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece and one of the City of London's most precious jewels. Rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666, it is famous for its majestic dome that dominated the London skyline for nearly 300 years.
- Millennium BridgeYou are currently crossing the Millennium Bridge, a bold pedestrian footbridge connecting the City of London with the cultural district of the South Bank. Designed by architect Norman Foster, this steel 'blade of light' was inaugurated in the year 2000.
- Tate ModernWelcome to Tate Modern, the world's most visited museum of modern and contemporary art, iconically housed in the former Bankside Power Station. This temple of creativity has preserved the massive Turbine Hall—a colossal space used for spectacular, large-scale art installations.
- Covent GardenWelcome to Covent Garden, the liveliest and most charming district of the West End, once famous for its wholesale fruit and flower market. Today, its Victorian-style covered market, with its wrought-iron arches, houses elegant boutique shops and fine restaurants.
- Parliament SquareYou are standing on Parliament Square, a place steeped in history where political power and civic fervor meet. This green square, surrounded by Westminster Abbey and the Palace of Westminster, pays tribute to great defenders of freedom and democracy.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a free audio walking tour of London?
- Yes. The Itinerarly app has 3 free self-guided audio tours of London: Westminster Express (3 stops, about 1 h); London Classics (5 stops, about 1 h 40); Intense London (7 stops, about 2 h 20). The narration is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.
- Which sights do the London audio tours visit?
- Stops include Big Ben & Parliament, Westminster Abbey, London Eye, Trafalgar Square, National Gallery, Buckingham Palace, St James's Park, Piccadilly Circus, Tower of London, Tower Bridge.
- How long does a walking tour of London take?
- The London tours take from 1 h to 2 h 20, including time at each stop. Pick the shortest one if you only have an hour.
- Do I need to pay or book?
- No. The tours are free and you start them whenever you want. Some monuments charge their own entry ticket; the app links to the official ticket page where there is one.
- Does it work offline?
- You need a connection for the map and directions. A stop you have already downloaded can be replayed without a connection.
- What do I need?
- The free Itinerarly app on iPhone (App Store) or Android (Google Play), and a free account.
- Can Itinerarly plan the rest of my day in London?
- Yes. In Plan mode you add the places you want to see and Itinerarly puts them in the best order, with travel times that account for live traffic.
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