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Live Like a Local in London Self-Guided Audio Walking Tours

1 h 40 min – 2 h 50 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Live Like a Local in London Self-Guided Audio Walking Tours

About this activity

Discover the top-secret cultural and foodie spots in Brixton, Shoreditch, Borough Market and Notting Hill, with these four private immersive audio guides!

Narrated by local expert historians, we’ll visit the most famous historic buildings and discover the secret tales that live in these trendy hipster neighbourhoods.

Together, we’ll explore the culture, cuisine and community that defines these areas, and visit the trendiest spots in London where locals go for must-eat street food or take Instagram photos.

We’ll walk through the colourful Ladbroke Square, explore Cambridge Gardens, stroll along the famous Portobello Road, and learn more about Old Street, Banksy and immigration alongside Arnold Circus. We’ll also walk around Brick Lane, Beigel Bake, Fournier Street and Spitalfields Market, among many other intriguing spots!

You will receive a separate email with a link to your tour.

Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

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At a glance

Duration
1 h 40 min – 2 h 50 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Audio guide
English
Operated by
Vidi Guides

Ages: Adults (1–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi
  • Included: Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost
  • Included: Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture
  • Included: Access to your self-guided audio tour
  • Included: Audio tour provided by a local or historian

Not included

  • Not included: Earphones
  • Not included: Mobile device

Itinerary

  1. The London Theatre

    5 min Admission not included

    We stop by what was the original theatre and the story of Shakespeare and the King's Men.

  2. The Old Blue Last

    5 min Admission not included

    Discover the century old pub and the story it holds about the creation of the popular Porter Beer!

  3. Stop 3

    5 min

    We wander down the street that's become a mecca for street artists and spot famous artworks.

  4. Stop 4

    5 min

    We explore a beautiful old neighbourhood that witnessed an important social experiment during Victorian era.

  5. Stop 5

    5 min

    We discover how Contemporary architecture and urban graffiti coexist along this beautiful street!

  6. Brick Lane

    5 min Admission not included

    We discover poetic symbolisms as we discover the street's intricately rich history.

  7. Stop 7

    5 min Admission not included

    What's a cultural walk without a culinary treat to our senses!

  8. The Old Truman Brewery

    5 min Admission not included

    Explore the exciting history and creative present of the world's largest brewery.

  9. Fournier Street

    5 min Admission not included

    Walk through a street that illustrates Shoreditch's culturally rich and community led history

  10. Spitalfields

    5 min

    We explore the market that is an epicenter of Eat London's community, culture, and cuisine.

  11. Brixton

    5 min Admission not included

    Explore the music and culture of Brixton with this immersive audio tour

  12. Stop 12

    5 min Admission not included

    We trace the roots of the neighbourhood and the birth of popular Brixton music movements and artists

  13. Dogstar

    5 min Admission not included

    An iconic music venue that changed with times

  14. Brixton Market - Electric Avenue

    5 min Admission not included

    We all know the song - so now let's dive into its meaning

  15. David Bowie Memorial

    5 min Admission not included

    Need we say more? We pause by David Bowie's mural to pay tribute to the iconic artist

  16. Stop 16

    5 min

    We learn a bit more about this legendary clubbing venue

  17. Windrush Square

    5 min Admission not included

    We learn more about the Windrush generation and their struggles

  18. Stop 18

    10 min Admission not included

    The tour starts by the famous Golden Hinde ship, with the Café Nero on your right

  19. Stop 19

    10 min

    We start by discovering the market's history of highs, lows and conflicts.

  20. Stop 20

    10 min Admission not included

    We explore the heart of the market and discover fresh vegetables suppliers.

  21. Stop 21

    10 min Admission not included

    We explore varieties of tastes and flavours from the different traders as we stop for drinks.

  22. Ladbroke Arms

    5 min Admission not included

    We being walking uphill as we discover Notting Hill's transformation through centuries

  23. Notting Hill

    5 min

    We discover a rather odd event that changed the 'course' of the neighbourhood's past!

  24. Stop 24

    5 min

    We walk past some of Notting Hill's most picturesque gardens

  25. Stop 25

    5 min Admission not included

    Care to talk a walk through nostalgic lane? This may be just the place!

  26. Stop 26

    5 min

    We trace the tragic events that shaped this neighbourhood's darkest hour

  27. Stop 27

    5 min

    We outline the turbulent history and struggles of the Windrush generation

  28. Portobello Road Market

    5 min Admission not included

    We walk down this iconic street through its colourful shops and bustling markets

  29. Electric Cinema

    5 min Admission not included

    Britain's oldest cinema has a dark past...

  30. Stop 30

    5 min Admission not included

    We stop at a unique architectural gem that's home to the Notting Hill Carnival

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Using your ticket

This is not your ticket! You will receive a separate email with a link to your tour. From that email, please click 'Download Now', install the Vidi Guides app, create an account within the app and click 'GetMyTour'. The tour will then be ready for download within your profile section. You can start the tour whenever you like!

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!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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