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London Classics: free self-guided audio tour of London
London Classics is a free self-guided audio walking tour of London, United Kingdom: 5 stops in about 1 h 40. The Itinerarly app walks you from one stop to the next and plays a short narrated story when you arrive, in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.
| Stops | 5 |
|---|---|
| Duration | about 1 h 40, including time at each stop |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Distance | about 2.8 km in straight lines between the stops (a little more on foot) |
| Start | Trafalgar Square |
| Finish | Piccadilly Circus |
| Price | Free (some sights charge their own entry ticket) |
| Languages | English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese |
From Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace
The stops, in order
- 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. At its center rises the monumental 52-meter Nelson's Column, surrounded by four massive bronze lions sculpted later.
- 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. Unlike many other major European museums, its collection was not formed from a royal treasury, but was established for the pleasure and education of the general public—and admission…
- 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 distinguished guests. The facade you see today was redesigned in the early 20th century to give it its current majestic appearance.
- 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. The central lake is home to diverse wildlife, including a famous colony of pelicans whose ancestors were gifted by a Russian ambassador in 1664.
- 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. At the square's center, the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain is topped by the aluminum statue of Anteros, the angel of selfless love, though he is often mistaken for his brother Cupid.
How to take this tour
- Install the free Itinerarly app on iPhone or Android and create a free account.
- Open Guided tours, choose London, then London Classics.
- Start whenever you like: the app guides you to Trafalgar Square and the story plays when you arrive at each stop.
Other audio tours of London
Planning a whole day? See one day in London.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the London Classics tour in London free?
- Yes. It is one of 3 free self-guided audio tours of London in the Itinerarly app. Some sights charge their own entry ticket.
- How long does the London Classics tour take?
- About 1 h 40 for 5 stops, including time at each stop.
- Where does the London Classics tour start and finish?
- It starts at Trafalgar Square and finishes at Piccadilly Circus.
- Which languages is the narration in?
- English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, with natural-sounding synthetic voices.