Self-Guided Walking Tours in London

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About this activity

Travel around London with our Student Tours Pack and explore Shoreditch, Brixton, Soho, Borough Market and London’s LGBTQ+ history.

On these audio tours narrated by expert historians, we’ll visit the most famous historic buildings and discover the secret tales that live in these trendy areas.

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

This immersive tour collection will transport you to a cultural adventure that uncovers the true essence of London and delves into a variety of cultures, secret stories and quirky facts.

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

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At a glance

Duration: 4–6 hours
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

The London Theatre

5 min

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

5 min

Discover the century old pub and the story it holds about the creation of the popular Porter Beer!
Stop 3

5 min

We wander down the street that's become a mecca for street artists and spot famous artworks.
Stop 4

5 min

We explore a beautiful old neighbourhood that witnessed an important social experiment during Victorian era.
Stop 5

5 min

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

5 min

We discover poetic symbolisms as we discover the street's intricately rich history.
Stop 7

5 min

What's a cultural walk without a culinary treat to our senses!
The Old Truman Brewery

5 min

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

5 min

Walk through a street that illustrates Shoreditch's culturally rich and community led history
Stop 10

5 min

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

20 min

The tour starts by the famous Golden Hinde ship, with the Café Nero on your right. We explore varieties of tastes and flavours from the different traders as we stop for drinks.
Golden Hinde

10 min

We start by discovering the market's history of highs, lows and conflicts.
Stop 13

10 min

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

Passing by

Explore the music and culture of Brixton with this immersive audio tour
Stop 15

5 min

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

5 min

An iconic music venue that changed with times
Brixton Market - Electric Avenue

5 min

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

5 min

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

5 min

We learn a bit more about this legendary clubbing venue
Windrush Square

5 min

We learn more about the Windrush generation and their struggles
Stop 21

5 min

We begin by this church as we trace back her story.
Old Compton Street

5 min

We explore this street as we learn all about the heart of the LGBTQ+ community in London.
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club

5 min

We trace the beginnings and the modern history of this iconic music venue.
Stop 24

5 min

We explore one of Soho's most Instagrammable spots and discover a range of curiosities.
Stop 25

5 min

We stop by an oddly charming and quirky photo spot - The Tudor Cottage
Stop 26

5 min

We take a short pause to discover the story of Soho's most famous residents: Karl Marx
Stop 27

5 min

We trace the history of this iconic studio that brought some of the biggest icons of pop music.
Stop 28

5 min

We stop by a charming, cozy pub for our next photo stop.
Stop 29

5 min

A pivotal incident in the history of public health.
Stop 30

5 min

We pause for a tale about cocktail bars with curious, rebellious history!
Carnaby Street

5 min

We step into the nerve centre of Soho, and the Fashion Capital of London
Stop 32

5 min

A lovely street, a popular bar with a "bag" o' stories of our beloved music icons.
Great Marlborough Street

5 min

We explore the stunning architecture of Liberty Store, and how it came to be.
Trafalgar Square / Embankment

5 min

We start by navigating the complex history around this square
Leicester Square

5 min

We delve deeper into the area's history
Stop 36

5 min

We stop by a relevant spot to discover its edgy history
Shaftesbury Avenue

5 min

We discover the popular and iconic artists and their backstories
Stop 38

5 min

A cultural gem that is also iconic to the LGBTQ+ community
The Admiral Duncan

5 min

We pay homage to the lives lost in the tragic attack and learn how it inspired gradual change
Village Soho London

5 min

We stop for a pint and revel in the story of the amazing Ruby Venezuela!

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!