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How Ancient Gloucester Helped Change the World Audio Guided Tour

5.0(1)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 reviews2 h 20 minFree cancellationBy VoiceMap Audio Tours
How Ancient Gloucester Helped Change the World Audio Guided Tour

About this activity

Discover Gloucester’s remarkable past on this self-guided walking tour, tracing the city’s journey from Roman origins to medieval triumphs and beyond. Begin at the Cross, the heart of Roman Gloucester, and explore key landmarks like the Crypt School, Blackfriars Priory, and the Cathedral Quarter. Along the way, hear stories of Viking raids, civil war sieges, and Gloucester’s role in shaping British history. You’ll walk in the footsteps of literary legends and historical figures like Dick Whittington and Aethelflaed. This 120-minute tour offers a deep dive into Gloucester’s resilience, religious upheaval, and the iconic locations that make the city a living testament to over 2,000 years of history.

What's included

  • ✓Audio and written guide (English)
  • ✓Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
  • ✓The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
  • ✓Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • ✓Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • ✓Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

  • ✕Smartphone and headphones
  • ✕Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour

Meeting and pickup

  • The tour starts at St. Michaels Tower & Gloucester Civic Trust Heritage Centre.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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