Discover the enigmatic tales of the Tower of London and the surrounding area in an immersive self-guided audio tour. History enthusiasts and urban explorers alike will delight in a curated path around one of the world’s most famous fortresses. From the Great Fire memorial at The Monument to the ominous gates of the fortress, this tour is a gateway to London’s past, where every stone tells a story.
The journey begins at the gleaming top of The Monument, winding through busy streets to the storied expanse of London Bridge and across the remarkable Tower Bridge. Engage with the intriguing narrative of each location, from the suffocating Traitors' Gate to the site of lost royal beasts at the long-gone Lions Tower. Travelers commence at The Monument and come full circle concluding at the verdant respite of Tower Hill, a place that once echoed with the sound of the executioner's axe. The route unfolds along the South Bank of the Thames and around the majestic Tower, creating a vivid picture of historical London.
As participants of this tour, travelers will step back through time and experience the silent tales of headless queens, encounter meditations on power and betrayal at Trinity Square Gardens, and visualize the once fearsome Lion’s Tower. Stepping through the trajectory of history, they walk away with a mental trove of London’s bygone days, as the echoes of anchors and armour, of crowns, and creatures of the medieval court linger in their minds long after the final waypoint.