Stories from the Great Fire of London: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
In September 1666, London burned for four days in one of history’s most infamous disasters. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll trace the fire’s path of destruction, and hear eyewitness accounts from those who watched their city transform to ash and smoke.
Starting in front of the monument to the Great Fire of London, you’ll follow its devastating progress from its origin in Pudding Lane. You’ll learn how the city’s narrow medieval streets helped it spread so rapidly, consuming 13,200 houses and 87 churches, and how a few buildings miraculously survived. As you walk the modern thoroughfares that rose from the ashes, you’ll hear how various folk reacted, from Lord Mayor Thomas Bloodworth’s shameful inaction to King Charles II’s heroic 30-hour firefighting efforts.
As you make your way to Temple Church, you’ll walk in the footsteps of diarists Samuel Pepys and John Evelyn, whose accounts bring the terrible destruction to life.
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Stories from the Great Fire of London: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
What's included in Stories from the Great Fire of London: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The Monument to the Great Fire of LondonPass-by Only
Start your tour right next to the impressive which is next to Pudding Lane. The starting location of the Great Fire of London
St. Paul's CathedralPass-by Only
The impressive Cathedral that dominated the London skyline for over 300 years!
This amazing church and it's gatehouse are some of the few surviving buildings of the Great Fire
Inclusions
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- 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
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Food and drink
- Transportation
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- This tour starts at the Monument to the Great Fire of London. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
End Points
- The tour ends at the Temple Church.
Redeem
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 ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app Create an account Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 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]
