55 minutes
Pet friendly
English
Overview
Join radio presenter and The Influential Women podcast host and newsreader Nicki Bannerman on an immersive walking tour through the heart of Royal, political, cultural and historic London starting from the Embankment tube station. Wonder at ‘The London Eye’ and the Big Ben clock tower of the Houses of Parliament. Take a photo of the cultural iconic red phone boxes and pass near 10 Downing street towards Trafalgar Square and the Horseguards at Whitehall. Enter Westminster Abbey where our longest reigning monarch ‘Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’ had her coronation in 1953 broadcast in 39 languages. Observe the charm of Trafalgar Square as you walk down the mall to Buckingham Palace, the official royal palace since Queen Victoria in 1837 for hosting banquets, state occasions and the heart of Royal life. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.
Operated by
VoiceMap
Itinerary
Westminster Abbey was once a Benedictine Abbey. Britain's longest reigning monarch Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Second had her coronation at Westminster Abbey in 1953.
Buckingham Palace is where the monarch has their main residence.
The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of both the House of Commons and the House of Lords – the two houses that make up the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Parliament Square has hosted many demonstrations amongst the statues of historic individuals.
Number 10 Downing Street has been the residence of the Prime Minister for hundreds of years. And the Chancellor of the Exchequer is his next-door neighbour at number 11.
The two fountains at the foot of Nelsons Column in Trafalgar Square were designed by Edwin Lutyens in 1937 with four large bronze lions protecting the magnificent statue in the square.
The London Eye was opened to celebrate the new millennium on New Year's Eve in 1999. The height has already been surpassed by structures in Asia and the USA but it is still known as the "world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel" and the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe.
Location
Embankment Station (Villiers St, Greater London, England, WC2N 6NS)
Address
Villiers St, London WC2N 6NS, UK
Experience
Inclusions
- Lifetime access to The London Eye, Westminster and Buckingham Palace VIP tour
- VoiceMap Application
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Opening Hours
- Monday
00:00 - 23:59
- Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59
- Wednesday
00:00 - 23:59
- Thursday
00:00 - 23:59
- Friday
00:00 - 23:59
- Saturday
00:00 - 23:59
- Sunday
00:00 - 23:59
Additional Information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats unavailable
- VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you 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 ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 2. Create an account 3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 4. 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 support@voicemap.me
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.