London
3 museums · 1 castle · 1 library · 1 bridge · 1 park
London has 10 free Lokali audio guides, led by British Museum, Tower of London and British Library. The list covers 3 museums, 1 castle and 1 library. Visiting all 10 of them at the pace most people keep would take about 20 hours. The furthest two sit 15 km apart, so plan on public transport between the far ends.
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Free audio guides in London
Every place below has a free audio guide in 50+ languages
#12–4 hours · MuseumBritish MuseumWorld-renowned encyclopedic museum housing eight million objects spanning human history from ancient Egypt to modern times.
#22–4 hours · CastleTower of LondonMedieval fortress on the Thames dating to 1066, home to the Crown Jewels and centuries of royal history.
#31–2 hours · LibraryBritish LibraryRepository of over 14 million books and manuscripts, including the Magna Carta, Gutenberg Bible, and Beatles manuscripts.
1–2 hours · BridgeTower Bridge1894 bascule and suspension bridge spanning the Thames.
2–4 hours · MuseumVictoria and Albert Museum4.5 million objects spanning decorative arts, fashion, photography, and design.
2–4 hours · ParkKew Gardens300 acres of botanical collections: temperate glasshouses, Japanese gardens, and a living library of 50,000 plants.
30–45 min · MuseumBritish Museum Reading RoomThe iconic circular Reading Room at the heart of the British Museum's Great Court, completed in 1857.
1–2 hours · NeighborhoodBloomsburyHistoric literary and intellectual quarter north of the British Museum, home to the University of London and the Bloomsbury Group writers.
1–2 hours · StreetPortobello RoadNotting Hill's famous market street, lined with Victorian terraces in cream and pastel.
1–2 hours · TheatreNational TheatreBrutalist landmark on the South Bank, opened in 1976.
Planning your time
Short on time? British Museum Reading Room each take under an hour. British Museum is the one to build a half-day around — allow 2–4 hours. Most guides here lean towards editors' picks and local life. Every guide is free, plays in 50+ languages and works offline once downloaded, so you can listen without roaming data.
Common questions
How many free audio guides does Lokali have for London?
10. Each one is free, plays in 50+ languages and works offline once downloaded.
What are the top sights in London?
British Museum, Tower of London and British Library. The full list of 10 sights, each with its visit time and type, is on this page.
How long do you need to see London?
About 20 hours to visit all 10 sights listed here at an unhurried pace. Most visitors pick three or four instead.
Do you need to pay for a guide in London?
No. Every Lokali audio guide is free, with no ticket, tour group or subscription.
Walk London with a guide in your ear
All 10 guides for London, free, offline and in your language. Download them before you land.