See Your City are running some fascinating virtual walking tours during lockdown.
Your step count may have dropped significantly during the last couple of weeks, but exploring our brilliant city needn’t drop off too. See Your City, who run wonderfully informative walking tours of London during more normal times, have taken some of their best-loved tours online, and are now running virtual tours of the city and beyond. And you can do them all without leaving your bed!
In fact, the comfort of your bed is probably the safest place to be on See Your City’s Jack The Ripper walking tour. Join the trail of London’s most notorious serial killer, and explore the crime scenes of Whitechapel under the supervision of a dedicated Ripperologist. You’ll be able to investigate the alleged perpetrators, learn more about the Ripper’s victims, and produce your own theory of who the Ripper was. It’s chilling and thrilling in equal measure, so grab your tickets here.
Alternatively, you can try something altogether more spellbinding, by joining a virtual walking tour of London’s magical film locations. You’ll know them all from the silver screen, and let’s just say they’ve enchanted millions of viewers in their time, whether they’ve appeared in Hitchcock flicks or Marvel blockbusters… Plus, you’ll be invited to take part in games and trivia challenges to test your knowledge of film, which makes it a must-try for film geeks – you can find your tickets here.
Of course, before you tackle something themed, you may first want to reacquaint yourselves with the city we all know and love on the London Tour in 360! Using 360-degree technology, this tour whisks you round the sights of London on a six mile journey from east to west, taking in landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, The London Eye, South Bank, St Paul’s Cathedral, Borough Market, The Shard, and Tower Bridge. Plus, there’s a trivia quiz to check how much you remember about our favourite city – it’s perfect for sightseers and Londoners who just miss exploring the capital. Pick up your tickets here.
Of course, whilst we may love London, there’s no denying the city’s dark, often brutal history. Thrillseekers and history buffs can join the chilling Ghouls, Ghosts, and Gallows Tour, and go in search of plague pits, haunted buildings, and other macabre locations on this excellent virtual tour. It also includes deliciously dark quizzes and games that’ll challenge anyone fascinated with the macabre. Find your tickets here, if you’re brave enough!
For a lighter jaunt around the capital, why not opt for the London’s 360° Street Art Virtual Tour? Featuring panoramic 360 degree views of east London, this adventure will take you to the most incredible creations in the London street art scene, with works from Banksy, Ben Eine and Invader all featured. The only downside is it might encourage you to start drawing on the walls… Tickets are available here.
Whilst you’re uncovering the secrets of the city, it’s perhaps best to do so undercover. Join the 007 High Class Espionage & British Spies tour and you’ll be assigned a codename that will allow you to discover the most secretive spy locations in London whilst remaining undetected. You’ll encounter double agents, secretive organisations, and codes that you’ll need to crack, as you see sights that have inspired stories and films including James Bond and Kingsmen. Your mission begins here.
Of course, since the tours are taking place entirely online, there’s no limit to where you can go! If you fancy giving London a break – we’ll forgive you, in time – then try an equally magical tour, this time exploring the dark secrets of Scotland’s history. You’ll need to be stout of heart though; cannibals, ghosts, and witches all appear as your tour winds from Ayrshire to Edinburgh. Tickets to this whistle-stop tour of Scotland can be found here.
Sticking with Scotland, the world of literature awaits in the Scottish Poets and Writers tour. Robert Burns and Walter Scott are just two of the literary giants you’ll be learning about on this tour, which criss-crosses the country to uncover the inspiration behind the characters and tales you love. Wizards, detectives, and outlaws will be your companions, making it an unmissable journey for book-lovers! Grab your tickets here.
See Your City have also got you covered for trips further abroad, as they’re whisking you to Italy – with one of the UK’s most famous figures in tow. Shakespeare featured Italian cities in plenty of his famed works, and since you can’t exactly fly there right now, this tour is the best way to see Venice, Rome, Verona, and more. If you’d like to live la dolce vita with Juliet, Shylock, and co, you can find your tickets here.
It’s not just about virtual walking tours when it comes to See Your City, mind you. 12 Angry Guests is a virtual jury experience which puts you at the heart of the decision-making, as you will need to weigh the evidence, listen to eyewitness statements, and decide whether the suspect is guilty of the murder. His freedom is in your hands, so find your tickets here and prepare to listen carefully.
Last, but by no means least, See Your City are offering something wildly different – and when I say wildly, I mean it… The Big Cat Murder Mystery offers you the chance to solve a crime at the strangest, most outlandish zoo you’ve ever visited. Exotic animals, drugs, and now an arson attack at the new zoo are making life pretty tricky, and the local Sheriff is calling for an online investigation with you as the lead detective. You’ll need to collect statements, sift through alibis, and tolerate some live music performances to discover whodunnit, and the results are brilliantly madcap. Find your tickets here.
See Your City add more virtual walking tours from time to time, so keep your eyes peeled for more brilliant offerings!