UNITED KINGDOM · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
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Some of these fill weeks ahead and some you can walk up to on the morning. Below are 15 self-guided tours worth your afternoon, each with its price, its start point and the detail that decides it.
Audio-guided access to Emirates Stadium plus the revamped Arsenal Museum, with headphones included, perfect for Arsenal fans in about 1.5 hours.
“It was amazing being able to walk the same halls as my favourite women Gunners.”
Pre-booked Westminster Abbey entry with an audio guide, mobile ticket, and timed access for a self-paced 2 to 3 hour visit.
“Everyone who had tickets from anyone other than Westminster itself had to stay in separate queue after security to get actual ticket. We had tickets for 9:30am -openings, came at 9:15 and did not get to security until 10. Than we had to stay another line to exchange voucherRead more”
Priority British Museum entry with phone audio guide (50+ stops), meet at Russell Square, and includes a Political London sightseeing app.
“Is a very good experience and the guide is a very a great person both as a person and in the workplace. The name ok the guide is DAVID. 👍🏻”
Step into Liverpool’s secret WW2 bunker museum in English at your own pace, with included entry and a return pass option.
“Thoroughly enjoyed walking around and LEARNING more of what went on during those dreadful years and surviving.”
Golden Tours York hop-on hop-off open-top bus with English audio guide. 20 stops, 24 or 48 hours to hop around for a loop.
“The volume on the guides microphone could have been a bit higher. We sat upstairs at the back and occasionally I couldn’t hear what was being said. Otherwise, a funny knowledgable guide and an interesting tour. It only took an hour so the price could be a bit lower.”
Step into 2,000 years of Roman Bath life with an audio guide, Great Bath views, museum highlights, and spa water tasting in Bath.
“The self guided tour was well done. We're glad we came when the Baths opened at 9. it got crowded quickly. Extremely interesting.”
Explore Canterbury Cathedral with an audio guide and headset, covering 1,400 years of history, stained glass, cloisters, gardens, and exhibitions.
“We liked the audio guide and you could tour at your own pace”
Churchill War Rooms ticket plus a political London audio walk with a digital map. Self-guided in multiple languages for one day.
“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! 🤣”
Coach to Windsor Castle from London with prebooked entry and an included audio guide, plus round-trip transportation for a self-paced visit.
“Tour was good, directions to pickup not so much. Our driver was fantastic. My wife especially enjoyed it as she’s a monarchy follower.”
A 2-hour London panoramic open-top bus tour with multilingual audio, sweeping views of royal landmarks, and a calm, easy way to orient fast.
“What a great way to get your bearings in a new city and seeing all the sights at the same time. The guide was friendly and informative.”
Stroll St. James Park to Buckingham Palace, skip the lines, and explore royal state rooms with an included audio guide.
“Tour was on time, guide was friendly and knowledgeable!”
A self-guided Bristol walk with GPS-triggered audio, top landmarks, markets, docks, and two Banksy street artworks for just $6.
“It was good, although we got a bit turned around in the park as the directions weren’t very clear, it kept jumping back to the instruction we already heard. I saw some interesting parts of Bristol which is why I purchased this tour, so it was worth it.”
Self-guided Notting Hill walk by app, covering movie photo spots, Portobello Road, Electric cinema, and charming mews in about 2 hours.
“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!”
Cycle from Inverness to Dores on Loch Ness at your pace with helmet, bike hire, directions, and calm canal views in one day.
“The bikes were in great condition carefully serviced and clean. The trail is moderately challenging. Lovely ride!”
Self-guided audio walk through York, from York Minster to The Shambles, Clifford’s Tower, and ghostly stops, with offline maps on VoiceMap.
“James shared some memorable stories, very evocative. We felt he was walking with us, at our pace, and always had time for a stop at a cafe!”
