How Ancient Gloucester Helped Change the World Audio Guided Tour

Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 2 hours - 2 hours 20 minutes
Service animals welcome

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

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Smartphone and headphones

    Additional information

    Service animals allowed

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Not wheelchair accessible

    Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Itinerary information

    Location

    Departure point
    St. Michaels Tower & Gloucester Civic Trust Heritage Centre, St Michael’s Tower, Gloucester, GL1 1PA
    The tour starts at St. Michaels Tower & Gloucester Civic Trust Heritage Centre.
    End point
    St. Michaels Tower & Gloucester Civic Trust Heritage Centre, St Michael’s Tower, Gloucester, GL1 1PA

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