London Somerset House Audio Guide

Follow London’s layers of history on a self-guided walk through Somerset House and Aldwych. This audio tour traces Somerset House from its past as a palace and government complex to its present role as a cultural hub, with stories of naval administration, tax collection, art, and gastronomy along the way.

Begin outside the Gibraltar Government Office, then explore at your own pace with GPS guidance and offline access to audio, maps, and geodata. Admire Sir William Chambers’ 1776 neoclassical quadrangle, whose doorways recall former occupants including the Stamp Office and Navy Board. The route also takes in the Embankment Galleries and Victorian New Wing, once home to the Inland Revenue, before returning to the Strand. Along the way, discover the Courtauld Gallery’s Manet and Van Gogh works, St Mary Le Strand, the Nelson Stair, India House, and Bush House, former home of the BBC World Service.

Bring your smartphone and headphones, download the app, and use the code on your confirmation ticket. Set your own pace and experience London’s history through Somerset House Audio Guide, a flexible way to explore the city’s past and present.