Brutalism in Barbican: An Architectural Audio Tour

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About this activity

Step into the Barbican Estate, a post-World War II architectural marvel in London. This 40-acre site within the city centre is a prime example of Brutalist architecture, with its raw concrete structures, angular forms, and functional design. This walking tour delves into the Barbican Estate‘s dramatic architectural landscape and expertly showcases its prominent sites.

You‘ll make your way across the Highwalk system to enjoy panoramic views of Lauderdale Tower, Shakespeare Tower, and Cromwell Tower, once London‘s tallest residential structures. As you make your way around the estate and across Gilbert Bridge, you‘ll see the estate‘s iconic sites and hear some of its secrets. At the Barbican Podium, an open-air amphitheater atop the Barbican Centre, you‘ll be treated to unique cinematic experiences, surrounded by detailed concrete columns.

At the end of this tour, you‘ll have seen how history and urban planning combined to create one of London‘s most iconic neighborhoods.

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At a glance

Duration: one hour – 1 h 30 min
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 (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English
Included: VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

Not included: Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Barbican Centre

Passing by

Step into the Barbican Estate, a post-World War II architectural marvel in London. This 40-acre site within the city centre is a prime example of Brutalist architecture, with its raw concrete structures, angular forms, and functional design.
Stop 2

Passing by

Starting from Barbican Station, you‘ll make your way across the Highwalk system to enjoy panoramic views of Lauderdale Tower, Shakespeare Tower, and Cromwell Tower, once London‘s tallest residential structures.
Stop 3

Passing by

On this self-guided audio tour, you'll have a chance to admire the bronze sculpture, the Barbican Muse, at the Barbican Centre, a cultural epicenter housing arts organizations.
Stop 4

Passing by

On this self-guided audio tour, you'll finish the journey on the Seddon Highwalk where London‘s modern cityscape awaits.
Stop 5

Passing by

On this self-guided audio tour, you'll have a chance to learn about the tactical approach taken by the people who constructed the Thomas More Highwalk.
London Wall

Passing by

On this self-guided audio tour, you'll pass parts of the London Wall.
Stop 7

Passing by

On this self-guided audio tour, you'll have a chance to see the Tower above London‘s ancient City Wall and Towers.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The tour starts outside Barbican Station. 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

The tour starts outside Barbican Station. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

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:

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

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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 email [email protected]