East Gate to Warwick Castle: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

1 h 30 min – 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

East Gate to Warwick Castle: A Self-Guided Audio Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Warwick's medieval streets whisper stories of rebellion and royal intrigue. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll peel back the layers of a town that has survived fires, civil wars, and centuries of transformation while maintaining its remarkable architectural heritage. Starting at the imposing East Gate, one of only two surviving medieval gateways, you'll traverse cobblestone streets lined with Tudor and Georgian buildings, hearing the stories behind landmarks like the haunting Lord Leycester Hospital. Along the way, discover the site of the devastating Great Fire of 1694, learn about the infamous Bloody Code and its public executions, and meet powerful medieval figures like Warwick the Kingmaker. The tour ends at the iconic Warwick Castle, a testament to nearly 1,000 years of English history. A walk through Warwick is a journey through the heart of English history, where every stone and street corner tells a story of courage, conflict, or community.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–98 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Included: App for Android and iOS
Included: Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Transportation
Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Explore the medieval East Gate, one of only two surviving medieval gateways into Warwick. Take in this imposing entrance as you begin your journey through nearly 1,000 years of English history.
Stop 2

Passing by

Discover St Mary's Church, a striking survivor of the Great Fire of 1694 that reshaped the town. Take in this architectural treasure spanning centuries of rebuilding and restoration.
Stop 3

Passing by

Pass Shire Hall, the main office and meeting place of Warwickshire County Council since the Local Government Act of 1888. Take in this Grade I listed complex, blending its original 18th-century building with later additions spanning nearly 150 years of local governance.
Stop 4

Passing by

Pass the Thomas Lloyd, named after a banker who retired to Warwick in 1865 and became a prominent local philanthropist until his death in 1890. Discover how this building once housed the local branch of Lloyds Bank, the very institution he helped lead.
Stop 5

Passing by

Stop outside the Old Coffee Tavern, a red brick building first opened in 1880 as the Dale Temperance Hotel and Coffee Tavern. Discover how this teetotal alternative to Warwick's pubs was founded by philanthropist Thomas Bellamy Dale before becoming one of the town's most attractive pubs today.
Stop 6

Passing by

Take in the Market Hall Museum, one of Warwick's architectural treasures spanning the Tudor, Georgian, and medieval periods. Discover the layers of history housed within this landmark building.
The Lord Leycester

Passing by

Hear the haunting tales of the Lord Leycester Hospital, one of Warwick's most storied landmarks. Discover the extraordinary characters and dramatic history behind this atmospheric building.
Stop 8

Passing by

Explore the medieval West Gate, a rare survivor of Warwick's original defensive walls alongside East Gate. Take in this historic gateway as further proof of the town's remarkable architectural heritage.
Stop 9

Passing by

Hear the remarkable story of local philanthropist Thomas Oken at the Oken Tea Rooms. Discover how his legacy still shapes this charming corner of Warwick today.
Warwick Castle

Passing by

Arrive at the iconic Warwick Castle, a testament to nearly 1,000 years of English history. Take in this fitting conclusion to your journey through the town's medieval streets and royal intrigue.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This tour starts at Corner of Smith Street and Chapel Street. 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 point

Tour ends at Warwick Castle

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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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

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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

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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

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For technical support and other queries, please contact us