Tales from the Thames Riverbank: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overview
Navigate the riverbanks that linked London to the world on this affordable self-guided walking tour.
• See the 450 year-old pub, The Grapes, that houses the staff that actor Sir Ian McKellan, who is also part-owner of the pub, used when he played Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings trilogy
• Hear from producer Steve Matthews who’s been sharing his passion for London’s history through guided tours since 2010
• Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before and after your booking date
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions and works offline.
What's Included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smarphone and headphones
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
Meeting Location
London E14 8AS
UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
50 Saint Katharine's Way
London E1W 1LA, UK
The tour ends at St Katharine Docks Marina.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Thames River (pass by)
The Grapes (pass by)
Limehouse Basin (pass by)
Bread Street Kitchen & Bar - Limehouse (pass by)
King Edward Memorial Park (pass by)
Turner's Old Star (pass by)
St. Katharine Docks Drawbridge & Locks (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS.
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
- Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English.
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route.
- Smarphone and headphones.
- Food and drinks.
- Transportation.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Tales from the Thames Riverbank: A Self-Guided Audio Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Tales from the Thames Riverbank: A Self-Guided Audio Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smarphone and headphones
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
