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London Great Fire Audio Walking Tour

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  • London, United Kingdom
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Trace the Great Fire’s path through London with historian Dan Snow, exploring historic lanes and landmarks on a self-guided audio walk.

About this tour

Follow the Great Fire of London from the bakery where it began to the streets forever changed by four days of flames. On this self-guided London Great Fire Audio Walking Tour, historian Dan Snow brings the events of 1666 to life as you explore at your own pace.

Begin on Pudding Lane, then trace the fire’s route through the City. Stand inside Leadenhall Market, built over the ruins of Roman London’s basilica, and walk the narrow lanes of St Michael’s Alley to discover how their layout helped the flames spread. At the Guildhall, see one of the City’s few secular stone buildings to survive from before 1666. Along the way, hear how King Charles II personally overrode his Lord Mayor in an effort to save London.

The 75-minute London Great Fire Audio Walking Tour includes lifetime access, offline audio and maps, and directions to the starting point. Bring your smartphone and headphones, then set out to uncover the story behind a city remade by fire.

Highlights

  • Trace the Great Fire’s path from Pudding Lane through the streets it transformed
  • Explore Leadenhall Market, built over the ruins of Roman London’s basilica
  • Walk St Michael’s Alley and learn how narrow lanes helped spread the flames
  • Visit the Guildhall, a rare secular stone building that predates 1666
  • Hear historian Dan Snow explain how King Charles II intervened during the crisis

What's included

Included

  • Lifetime access to the English tour before and after your booking date
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Android and iOS app
  • Self-guided GPS tour with flexible pacing
  • Directions to the starting point and automatic tour start

Not included

  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Admission fees not included during the tour
  • Food and drink
  • Transportation
  • Personal expenses

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Important information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Total tour time includes walking the route and passing attractions
  • Start on the corner of Pudding Lane, by the plaque on the corner wall of Faryners House, opposite the Monument to the Great Fire

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour start?

It starts on the corner of Pudding Lane, by the plaque on Faryners House, directly opposite the Monument to the Great Fire.

Is this a guided tour?

No. It is a self-guided GPS walking tour with audio narrated by historian Dan Snow.

How long does the tour take?

The tour takes about 75 minutes, including walking the route and passing the attractions.

What should I bring?

Bring a smartphone and headphones. The tour app provides offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.

Is the tour available offline?

Yes. Audio, maps, and geodata are available offline through the Android and iOS app.

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