London · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
A shortlist worth sending a friend: 15 self-guided tours, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you book.
Audio tour of Emirates Stadium with Arsenal headphones, changing room and tunnel access, plus Arsenal Museum visits for $47.
“The tour was really good, we got to see so much of the stadium, staff were amazing, so friendly and very helpful.”
Timed entry to Westminster Abbey with an included 14-language audio guide, letting you explore royal tombs and coronation sites at your pace.
“The audio guide was informative. I definitely would not have gotten as much out of my visit to Westminster Abbey without it I gave 4 stars instead of 5 because I would have appreciated even more information.”
Skip the British Museum ticket line with priority entry, then use a phone audio guide with 50+ stops and a London sightseeing add-on.
“The museum is HUGE! To fully get the most out of it you’ll want to plan to be there for at least 4 hours.”
Roman Baths entry with 12-language audio guide. Explore the museum and Great Bath, meet Roman characters, then taste mineral spa water in Bath.
“Enjoyable and informative. Good to do in any weather. To improve: disappointed that despite having already booked tickets, the venue insisted we still had to join the one queue for everyone, including those who were queuing to buy tickets. therefore, a 'skip the line' option would be a better choice.”
Explore Canterbury Cathedral with a handheld audio guide, skipping the line and gaining access to key rooms, cloisters, gardens, and exhibitions.
“Extremely knowledgeable guide and such an incredible building well worth a visit”
Explore Churchill War Rooms and political London with self-guided audio and a digital map, plus an easy meeting point for your 1-day visit.
“It was very informative and interesting but could have been better with live performances in a few sections of the tour. As an actor I’m always looking for a new challenge! 🤣”
A 2.5-hour guided walk from St James Park to Buckingham Palace, with skip-the-line entry and an official audio tour.
“The guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Had a great time.”
Notting Hill self-guided walk for $14 in 2 hours with the Trippy Tour Guide app, film spots, Portobello Road, and Electric Cinema.
“I really enjoyed this self-guided Notting Hill walking tour. The app was easy to use and took me to all the key spots, including famous locations from the Notting Hill and Love Actually movie scenes, plus so much more. A great way to explore the area at your own pace and really soak in the charm of the neighbourhood. Highly recommended!”
Walk Harry Potter film landmarks in London with the Trippy Tour Guide app, from Platform 9¾ to Diagon Alley spots and Tower Bridge.
“Fino alla tappa 22 bel tour. Lo farei più corto”
A 2-hour self-guided Bath walk on an app hitting Royal Crescent, Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, Pulteney Bridge, and Holburne Museum.
“Audio was in heel veel talen beschikbaar en zeer duidelijk. Beter zou zijn om vooraleer te starten , reeds een 10 tal locaties op de kaart van bath te zetten waar men kan starten. Wij bezochten vooraf de Romeinse baden en gingen dan naar het opgegeven startpunt van de tour , ongeveer 2 km naar het noorden van de stad. Daarna de hele weg terug als onderdeel van de wandeling. Indien we dit geweten hadden, zouden we de audiowandeling gestart hebben aan de Romeinse Baden .”
App-led Bridgeton walking tour in Bath with 20+ audio stops, filming locations, and self-paced wandering in about 2 hours.
“Fun for Bridgeton fans and to be reminded of certain scenes shot in the locations. Great way to wander much of the city centre. A couple of places were pinned in the wrong place and a few of the audio prompts for turns were the wrong way. Check and follow the map. Maybe update with some season 3 and Queen Charlotte titbits. Excellent value at £7 and you can wander at you own pace and stop start as suits you.”
A low-cost, self-guided Christmas lights walk in central London with GPS audio, offline maps, and festive stops like Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden.
Self-guided Cambridge walking quest with escape-room style puzzles, flexible start times, and a Go Quest app for up to five.
“Our family had a great time completing the Cambridge Quest this half term. It really engaged our two teenagers (who are normally so bored on these types of tours!) and we saw so many sites that we wouldn't have otherwise. Learned a lot too. Puzzles were challenging but fun and overall had a great day. Would definitely recommend it!”
Self guided Changing of the Guard from Green Park Station with prime viewing spots, timing tips, and a 90 minute plan to catch inspection and marching.
“Am plătit pentru ceva ce este gratis!!!! este o înșelătorie.”
A self-guided Brighton puzzle quest from the Pier to the Royal Pavilion. Solve challenges in the Lanes, race for points, and explore.
“Het was best uitdagend, leuk dat het niet te makkelijk was. helaas werd er flink aan de weg gewerkt en waren sommige opdrachten moeilijker bereikbaar”
Every kind of London day out, and the best of each.
