From fortress walls to soaring domes, walk through the oldest part of London and uncover centuries of history. Self-guided audio walking tour with GPS and local tips.
Admissions not included.
Your purchase is for 30-day access to our self-guided tour. Tickets or entry fees
for museums, historic sites, and other attractions are sold separately.
Step into the old City of London, where medieval walls once stood and modern towers now rise. From the Tower’s battlements to the spire of Saint Paul’s, trace a path through markets, bridges, and streets shaped by fire, trade, and rebirth. Every stop tells a story of survival and transformation at the heart of London.
Highlights
Tower of London — fortress, palace, and prison; power struggles, river gates, and stories etched in stone.
Tower Bridge — Victorian bascules and blue steel; engine rooms and how the roadway still rises.
HMS Belfast — wartime cruiser on the Thames; Arctic convoys, D Day fire, and life below decks.
Borough Market — centuries of trading; monastic roots, revival, and tastes from every corner.
Southwark Cathedral — Gothic by the river; Shakespeare links, merchants’ chapels, and choir voices.
The Shard — a vertical city of glass; why it reshaped the skyline and what the view reveals.
London Bridge — the crossing that kept moving; from medieval houses to a span sold to Arizona.
Monument to the Great Fire — Wren’s column with a climb; how a blaze remade the City’s streets.
Leadenhall Market — ironwork arcades and lantern light; Roman layers beneath a Victorian jewel.
Saint Paul’s Cathedral — Wren’s great dome; a Blitz survivor and a whisper that carries across.
Millennium Bridge — the wobble and the fix; engineering lessons that steadied a riverside stride.
Tate Modern — power station reborn for art; a vast Turbine Hall built to astonish.
All this, plus additional "hidden gems," expertly brought to life through our virtual guides....with rich, vivid history, local stories, and unmatched knowledge you will not find elsewhere. Even better, no tipping required!
Distance: ~2.2 miles (3.5 km) • Time: 2 hours • Stops: 12+ • Terrain: City streets with some cobblestones
Shaded area = approximate tour area
What you’ll experience
GPS location tracking — see your current location on the map.
Virtual Tour Guides — Detailed narration at each stop & answers to common questions.
Vast local knowledge — history, legends, and insider spots.
Local weather updates — stay prepared as you explore outdoors.
A “Free Roaming” adventure — start anywhere, wander at your pace.
What exactly unlocks when I buy?
You’ll get the full tour map with hot-air balloon markers (our map pins), our suggested walking path for orientation, detailed stories and site info, narration, and tons of local tips. Your purchase gives you unlimited access for 30 days via a private link. It runs right in your mobile browser — no installs, no storage — just open and go.
How do I start the tour?
Open your private tour link on your phone. On the map, tap the compass to center on your current location (one-time locate). If you’d like the map center to follow you as you walk, turn on GPS Auto-Location in Settings (optional). Now knowing where YOU are, visit any stop you like, in any order, at any pace — you’re in complete control.
How does a SmartWalkTour differ from a traditional tour?
It’s your pace, your path. No buses or group schedules. No tour guide tipping. Explore freely with on-map markers, narration, and an optional suggested path for big-picture orientation. Pause for a café, browse a shop, and pick up where you left off anytime — your guide is always in your pocket.
Screenshots from an actual tour. (Key West example)
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Multiple tour stopping points. Start at any one, then tap the hot air balloon for detailed tour guide information.Virtual tour guides share rich stories at every stop, with Q&A and helpful links.Always know the local weather and plan your walk comfortably.Discover more tours nearby—walkable options to keep exploring.Four map styles, live GPS, and a suggested path you can toggle on/off.Helpful information is built in, plus links for even more detail.In app tips, FAQs, Local festivals and events. Maps show a wealth of detail, with public restroom locations.Direct links to attractions for hours, tickets, and more.