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London City and Bankside Audio Tour
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- London, United Kingdom
- Updated November 2, 2026
Hear Stephen Fry’s curious London stories as you explore St. Paul’s, Bankside, Borough Market, and more at your own pace.
About this tour
Discover London’s curious side on a self-guided audio walk narrated by Stephen Fry and developed with the QI Elves, the research team behind the BBC comedy panel show QI. Starting at St. Paul’s Cathedral, this London City and Bankside Audio Tour leads you down Peter’s Hill and across the Millennium Bridge into Bankside. Pass Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe, browse the lively surroundings of Borough Market, cross London Bridge, and finish at the mysterious London Stone.
As you explore, hear unexpected stories about Shakespearean curses, legendary pranks, and the Suffragettes’ near-bombing of a London landmark. The GPS-guided experience lets you set your own pace, with offline audio, maps, and geodata available through the mobile app. Download the app and use the code on your confirmation ticket before you arrive; bring your own smartphone and headphones. With lifetime access to the English tour, you can listen before or after your booking date. Set out from St. Paul’s Cathedral and see familiar streets through a wonderfully eccentric lens on this London City and Bankside Audio Tour.
Highlights
- Follow Stephen Fry’s narration, created with the QI Elves
- Cross the Millennium Bridge and explore Bankside
- Pass Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe, and Borough Market
- Hear curious stories about Shakespearean curses and famous pranks
- Explore at your own pace with offline audio and maps
What's included
Included
- Lifetime access to the English audio tour
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Android and iOS app
- Self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point
Not included
- Smartphone and headphones
- Admission fees not included during the tour
- Personal expenses
- Food and drink
- Transportation
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Important information
- Start at St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Install the mobile app and enter the code on your confirmation ticket before arrival
- Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading the app
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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