Wapping and the Old London Docks: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
London, England
- 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Follow in the footsteps of Charles Dickens and Samuel Pepys—and discover a side of London that many visitors overlook—on this self-led audio walking tour of Wapping and the Docklands. Upon booking, download the app, and set off whenever works best for you. This part of London is known for its seafaring associations and sordid past, and discover more when spying Tower Bridge, visiting a pub once frequented by pirates, and more.
- Avoid the rush of group tours and set your own pace to explore
- This smartphone audio walking tour offers a budget-friendly way to explore
- Hear tales of seafarers, pirates, famous figures, and more
- Use this audio tour whenever, and as often as, you’d like
What's Included
- Lifetime access to Wapping and the old London Docks tour
- VoiceMap Application
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Tower HillLondon EC3N 4DJ, UK
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
End point
- Prospect of Whitby57 Wapping Wall, London E1W 3SH, UK
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 06/19/2026 - 11/16/2026
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- 11/17/2026 - 11/22/2026
Tuesday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- 11/23/2026 - 05/16/2027
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- 05/17/2027 - 05/20/2027
Monday - Thursday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- 05/21/2027 - 07/14/2027
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Itinerary
Tower of London (Pass By)
St John's Churchyard (Pass By)
St Katharine Docks (Pass By)
Town of Ramsgate (Pass By)
Execution Dock - actual location (Pass By)
The Captain Kidd (Pass By)
Shadwell Basin (Pass By)
King Henry’s Wharf (Pass By)
Prospect of Whitby (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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