London Audio Tour: Exploring London's Sporting Legacy

Above photo: Sbrooks91, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Beneath London’s surface churns a network of ancient waterways, theatrical secrets, and factories that once perfumed the air with roasted nuts. Slip on your headphones for a self-guided audio adventure that unveils the stories hidden behind locks, weirs, and footlights—places overlooked by the typical sightseeing crowd.

What historic calamity nearly erased the iconic Theatre Royal Stratford East from the map? Who wielded enough power to alter the course of an entire river at Old Ford Lock? And why were peanut shells a notorious clue just steps from Olympic history?

Follow twisting towpaths through Victorian drama, political tussles, industrial oddities, and riverside scandals. Step where rebels plotted by moonlight and millers danced with floods. By journey’s end, watch familiar London tilt into a place of unpredictable drama and curiosity around every corner.

Ready to discover the city’s best-kept secrets beneath its bustling surface? Your true London awaits—press play to begin.

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• Duration: 4 hours 52 minutes
  
• Distance: Around 12.4 km (7.7 miles)
  
• Audio Content: up to 2h 1min
  
• Stops: 15 captivating landmarks including M11 link road protest, The Big Breakfast, Theatre Royal Stratford East
  

Experience the charm of London like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

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• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing London's history to life
  
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
  

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• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
  

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore London on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

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• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
  

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

You will visit the following locations:

• 📍  Old Ford Lock (3min)
• 🧱  Three Mills Wall River Weir (2min)
• 👑  Theatre Royal Stratford East (3min)
• 🛣️  M11 link road protest (2min)
• 🛕  Temple Mills (3min)
• 🌳  Lee Valley VeloPark (3min)
• 🌊  Riverbank Arena (2min)
• 📍  Here East (3min)
• 🏟️  Copper Box Arena (3min)
• 🏰  Manor Garden Allotments (3min)
• 🌳  Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (2min)
• 📍  London Aquatics Centre (3min)
• 📍  ArcelorMittal Orbit (3min)
• 🏟️  London Stadium (3min)
• 📍  The Big Breakfast (4min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

Learn even more about London with these bonus audio stories available in the app:

• 🏛️    Prehistory (2min)
• 🏛️    Roman London (1min)
• 🏛️    Anglo-Saxon and Viking-period London (2min)
• 🏛️    Middle Ages (3min)
• 🏛️    Early modern (3min)
• 🏛️    Late modern and contemporary (4min)
• 🌍    Scope (2min)
• 🌍    Status (2min)
• 🌍    Topography (2min)
• 🌍    Climate (4min)
• 🌍    Areas (2min)
• 🌍    Architecture (4min)
• 🌍    Natural history (3min)
• 🌟    London's Expanding Urban Landscape (3min)
• 🌟    Age structure and median age (2min)
• 🌟    Country of birth (2min)
• 🌟    Ethnic groups (3min)
• 🌟    Languages (1min)
• 🌟    Religion (3min)
• 🌟    Accents (2min)
• 🎭    Local government (2min)
• 🎭    National government (2min)
• 🎭    Policing and crime (2min)

These additional topics provide deeper insights into the city's culture, history, and local life.

Above photo: w:Ordnance Survey, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Gordon Joly, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.5. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Sbrooks91, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Arne Müseler, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 DE. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Rick Ligthelm, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Cropped & resized.

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
🇷🇺 Russian  • 
🇯🇵 Japanese  • 
🇨🇳 Chinese  • 
🇳🇱 Dutch  • 
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  • 
🇸🇦 Arabic  • 
🇰🇷 Korean  • 
🇸🇪 Swedish  • 
🇩🇰 Danish  • 
🇫🇮 Finnish  • 
🇵🇱 Polish  • 
🇨🇿 Czech  • 
🇭🇺 Hungarian  • 
🇬🇷 Greek  • 
🇹🇷 Turkish  • 
🇮🇳 Hindi  • 
🇦🇱 Albanian  • 
🇪🇹 Amharic  • 
🇦🇲 Armenian  • 
🇧🇩 Bengali  • 
🇧🇦 Bosnian  • 
🇧🇬 Bulgarian  • 
🇲🇲 Burmese  • 
🇪🇸 Catalan  • 
🇭🇷 Croatian  • 
🇪🇪 Estonian  • 
🇬🇪 Georgian  • 
🇮🇳 Gujarati  • 
🇮🇸 Icelandic  • 
🇮🇩 Indonesian  • 
🇮🇳 Kannada  • 
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🇻🇳 Vietnamese

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Old Ford Lock, Old Ford Lock, Barking, United Kingdom