Southbank Immersive Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

Highlights

  • Offline Mode: Download tours and listen without WiFi

  • Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy the sites

  • Instagram Hotspots: We find the perfect picture spots

  • Enjoy a private experience in a COVID-19 safe environment

Summary

Explore theatre gems, stunning skylines and some of the best pubs in central London with this walking audio tour of Southbank.

Tour info

Duration
40 minutes
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Adult: (5-100 years)
£9.99
Commentary
English
Meeting Point

Greater London, England

Dropoff location

Upper Ground, Upper Ground, Greater London, England, SE1 9PX

Why take this tour?

Discover the trendy and photographic neighbourhood of Southbank, renowned for the London Eye, Shakespeare’s Globe and multicultural street food stalls!

On this tour narrated by a local historian, you will walk through the colourful Southbank Centre, beautiful National Theatre and bustling Gabriel's Wharf. Explore the Tate Modern and Blackfriars, stroll along Ernie's Beach, and  start a pub crawl at Doggett's Pub.

Venture off the tourist trail, and discover the dynamic neighbourhood, its mix of crazy stories, famous residents, and great food, as you get a more intimate and local feel for the area. 

Discover how this area became the birthplace of British theatre and the beautiful St. Paul’s Cathedral. Learn more about its history, rich culture, and architectural gems, in a captivating adventure in a must-see neighbourhood.

What’s included?

  • Access to your self-guided audio tour

  • Audio tour provided by a local or historian

  • Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi

  • Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost

  • Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture

  • Earphones

  • Mobile device

Things to know

Before you book

  • This product is suitable for all ages

  • Do it at your own pace. This product is suitable for all fitness levels

  • English speaking Audio guide only

Before you go

  • You will need to bring your own mobile phone

  • You will need to bring your own headset/earphones

Covid Policy

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Avoid the crowds and explore Southbank at your own pace while adhering to social distancing regulations!

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Redemption information

    Bring a pair of headphones along with you so that you can truly immerse yourself in the experience! Download now and start at your convenience!


    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

About operator:

Too many people visit places without discovering anything about them. And we can’t let that happen.


We believe that the true essence of travelling lies in the joy of discovering the authentic face of cities, neighbourhood and cultural sites, and unlocking the many tales they hold.


With that spirit in our hearts, we started out in search of these stories hidden in the nooks and corners of Paris, London, Cambridge and Oxford's most iconic spots. We then dived into each place’s culture, history, and traditions by collaborating with historians, famous architects, photographers, street artists, and many more. What we ended up finding was a treasure trove of stories that we have meticulously tied together just for you!


But how to deliver this information? We didn’t want to create another Wikipedia, with people looking at their phones instead of the sites. And let’s face it, audioguides and headsets belong to the 20th century.. This is why we’ve created our own storytelling format. Podcast-style tours, enriched with photos and videos, that keep you wanting more.


Our goal is to create a form of travel that will make you truly discover the places you visit.