Fitzrovia Self-Guided Audio Tour

A self-guided tour to dive deeper into Fitzrovia's history and highlights

This self-guided tour will give you the chance to explore Fitzrovia at your own pace.Led by your mobile device, you’ll get to wind your way around the neighbourhood’s famous sights and lesser-known landmarks. You’ll get to stop at sights including the Fitzrovia Mural, The Newman Arms pub, the BT Tower and more.

As you wander around picturesque squares and roads, you’ll get to hear all about Fitzrovia’s quirky history. You’ll get to learn about local artists, novelists and aristocrats too.

To top off your tour, you’ll get to see the filming location for part of ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ – The Beatles’ famous 1964 film.

Why visit

• Opportunity to explore Fitzrovia at your own pac
• Insights into the area from your app-based guid
• Chance to see famous sights and local landmarks

What's included

• Downloadable app on your mobile devic
• Offline access to audio, maps and geodata

What's not included

• Admissio
• Smartphone and headphone
• Food and drink
• Transportation

Accessibility

• Public transport links nearby

  
  

  Health & safety

  • Suitable for all fitness levels

    
    

    Audio supported languages

    English (UK)

    
    

    Additional information

    Please note that tours are self-guided and you can start, pause and restart at any time.

    Please bring a smartphone mobile device and headphones.

    Please follow the local COVID-19 guidelines and regulations in order to join the tour.

    Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.

    You need to be 18 years or older to book or be accompanied by an adult.

    Operated by VoiceMap

    
    

    Itinerary information

    Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes - 1 hour 30 minutes

    
    

    
    

    Pass by: Fitzrovia

    
    

    The tour takes place in Fitzrovia, the neighbourhood on the fringe of Soho. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll hear all about its strange history, why it was viewed with suspicion by the neighbouring districts to the south, and the fact that it had no official name until the 1970s.

    
    

    Pass by: The Fitzrovia mural

    
    

    The tour starts near The Fitzrovia Mural. While you walk, you'll hear about the mural and its artists Simon Barber and Mike Jones.

    
    

    
    

    Pass by: Goodge Street

    
    

    The tour takes you down Goodge St. You'll hear about this former trade street while you walk.

    
    

    
    

    Pass by: Fitzrovia

    
    

    The tour passes by Fitzrovia pub. You'll hear about the pub while you walk.

    
    

    
    

    Pass by: Fitzroy Tavern

    
    

    The tour passes by Fitzroy Tavern. While you walk, you'll hear about the tavern including how novelist Patrick Hamilton used to frequent it.

    
    

    Pass by: The Newman Arms

    
    

    The tour passes by The Newman Arms on the way through The Newman Passage. You'll hear about the pub while you walk.

    
    

    
    

    Pass by: BT Media & Broadcast

    
    

    The tour passes by BT Tower. You'll hear about the tower that dominates Fitzrovia's skyline while you walk.

    
    

    
    

    Pass by: Fitzroy Square

    
    

    The tour goes around Fitzroy Square. You'll hear about the square and how London's aristocrats dominated the square.

    
    

    Location

    Departure point

    Goodge Street, Tottenham Court Rd 75, London, W1P 9PA

    Please install the VoiceMap mobile app onto your mobile device using the code on your confirmation voucher before the tour. You will receive detailed instructions on how to access the tour once it is downloaded onto your mobile device.

    
    

    
    

    End point

    Warren Street Station (Stop V), London, W1T 5PB

    Please note that this tour ends in front of Warren Street Station.