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Sarah Riches is a UK-based travel journalist with 18 years editing magazines and writing for premium titles.

Sarah Riches is a UK-based travel journalist with 18 years editing magazines and writing for premium titles. She edited London's Explore Paddington — twice shortlisted for a PPA Award — and presented videos for London Planner, with bylines in National Geographic Traveller, Wanderlust, the FT, and the Independent. Her London coverage draws on years of editorial work across the city's neighbourhoods, hotels, and visitor experiences, helping travellers cut to what's genuinely worth their time.

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A smartphone-guided walking route that unlocks audio stories at Westminster, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden and the South Bank. Users start whenever they like, pause for meals and resume without missing content. The app downloads offline, so data roaming is not required. Routes average two to three hours on foot.<br/>
- Useful for travellers who prefer independence over fixed group tours; avoids the pacing issues of guided walks.
- App-based tours rate well with solo travellers and couples on repeat visits, less so with first-timers who value a live guide.
- Cost sits well below any guided tour, which makes it a low-risk option for short stopovers.


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

Explore London's rich history on our audio tour, "London History City Tour" by Trippy Tour Guide. Begin at the Sky Garden for stunning views.

Discover All Hallows by the Tower and the Tower of London, with the Site of Execution nearby. See the Sundial at Tower Hill and follow the London Wall to Tower Bridge.

Enjoy The Queens Walk London, HMS Belfast, and the Shard. Cross London Bridge to Borough Market.

Explore the original site of the Globe Theatre, Shakespeare's Globe, and Cardinals Wharf. Visit Tate Modern and cross the Millennium Bridge.

Access to London Self Guided City Tour on ""Trippy Tour Guide"" App

Detailed directions to both well-known attractions and hidden spots

Fully offline map – no need for Wi-Fi or data.

30+ narration points of popular locations in London Self Guided City Tour

Behold the "Walkie-Talkie", or Fenchurch building, a modern marvel with its distinct shape. Atop, the Sky Garden boasts panoramic views of London, blending urban architecture with green serenity. While its stature was curtailed to protect Saint Paul's Cathedral views, its charm remains unmatched.

Behold the Monument to the Great Fire of London, a testament to the city's resilience. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, its symbolic design signifies where the Great Fire ignited. Beyond its historic significance, an adventurous climb of its 311 steps offers a panoramic view and a commemorative certificate.

All Hallows by the Tower, dating back to 675 AD, stands as London's oldest church, surviving the Great Fire. Inside, one can find remnants from the 13th and 14th centuries and a hidden Roman road. Once frequented by notable figures like John Quincy Adams, its proximity to the Tower of London also echoes darker tales from King Henry VIII's era.

The Sundial at Tower Hill is more than just a time-telling tool. Each bronze plaque captures pivotal moments in London's history, from the Roman invasion to the end of World War II. As sunlight shifts, it guides us through these events, making this sundial a living chronicle of London's legacy.

Marvel at the iconic Tower Bridge, a unique blend of bascule and suspension design allowing ships passage for over a century. While often mistaken for the London Bridge, its proximity to the Tower of London makes it distinct. It's been a pivotal Thames landmark since the 16th century, with tales of bustling ships and daring feats, like a bus driver heroically leaping its bascules in 1952!

Stroll the Queen's Walk, a riverside tribute to queens who've shaped London. From a 15th-century bustling Thames to grand houses in the 16th century after King Henry the 8th's reign, it's witnessed pivotal moments, including the 1666 Great Fire. Today, history meets modernity, with landmarks like the London Eye alongside age-old structures.

The Shard, Western Europe's towering icon, stands tall at 310 meters, representing London's modern face. 

However, its foundations lie in historical Southwark, once bustling with inns and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.

London Bridge, ancient and iconic, was more than just a bridge in the 15th century; it was a lively street with shops, homes, and even a chapel.

Borough Market, a culinary gem, has been at the heart of London since 1014 AD. Once a key trading spot by London Bridge, it flourished into a vital hub by the 16th century.

The modern Shakespeare's Globe, opened in 1997, stands as a tribute to theatre's enduring charm. Inspired by actor-director Sam Wanamaker, this replica mirrors the original using traditional materials like unseasoned oak and thatch. It revives the interactive Elizabethan theatre experience, encouraging lively audience participation, and bridging past and present.

The Tate Modern, a renowned art gallery, was once a power station designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. 

Repurposed in 2001, its transformation by architects Herzog and de Meuron skillfully blends industrial heritage with contemporary design. Inside, vast spaces like the former turbine hall showcase art, while upper floors offer panoramic views of the Thames.

The Millennium Bridge, once notorious for its unexpected wobble after its 2001 debut, stands firm today.

The tour end at St. Paul's Churchyard, which is the last stop

The tour starts outside Monument Tube Station, just few steps from the stair case. 

No guide will meet you at the starting point as this is a self-guided tour. Before starting, make sure to check your email for instructions to access and download the tour within app.

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