Soho's Contribution to Health Care History Walking Audio Tour in London
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Soho's Contribution to Health Care History Walking Audio Tour

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Soho's Contribution to Health Care History Walking Audio Tour is a 0.7-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $6 per person. It scores 49 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
49 / 100
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Duration
0.7 hours
From
$6 per person

In the heart of London lies an island, a foreign land in a sea of Englishness. After the wealthy departed Soho in the middle of the 18th century, successive waves of refugees arrived creating a multi-cultural world that

What you get

  • VoiceMap Application
  • Lifetime access to Soho's Contribution to Health Care History tour
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

About this experience

In the heart of London lies an island, a foreign land in a sea of Englishness. After the wealthy departed Soho in the middle of the 18th century, successive waves of refugees arrived creating a multi-cultural world that attracted artists, revolutionaries, writers and musicians. Exploring Soho with Nick Black, you will see that some of the original health care buildings survive as a hotel, high commission, restaurant and theatre. Learn how the first hospitals in London for women, for ear diseases and for men with venereal disease came into being. Discover the extraordinary surviving façade of the first private anatomy school. The contrast between bohemian Soho and establishment London is well illustrated by two towering figures in the history of health care, Mary Seacole and Florence Nightingale. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

What's included

Included

  • VoiceMap Application
  • Lifetime access to Soho's Contribution to Health Care History tour
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

  • Smartphone
  • Transportation
  • Food/Drink
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

What you'll see and do

  1. Soho Square

    We will walk round this small green oasis and see where Mary Seacole lived on her return from the Crimean war, the site of the first dispensary for children, the first hospital for women, the first home of the Royal Ear Hospital and the site of the original homes of the Dental Hospital of London and National Heart Hospital.

    Pass by without stopping

  2. Leicester Square

    Sadly, little remains of the square's 18th century connections with health care which included displays of medicinal mud bathing aided by 'a bevy of belles' and the home of John Hunter, the founder of modern surgery. However, we can still see the old Royal Dental Hospital, now the Hampshire Hotel.

    Pass by without stopping

  3. Canada House

    Hear how, in the 1820s, Robert Smirke designed the northern half of this building for the Royal College of Physicians and southern half for the Union Club, a gentlemen's club. After both left, it became the Canadian High Commission.

    Pass by without stopping

  4. Crimean War Memorial

    Our walk ends here in St James', the heart of establishment London and world away from Bohemian Soho. This war memorial is unusual for not only honouring soldiers but also a remarkable nurse - Florence Nightingale - whose influence is still felt today internationally.

    Pass by without stopping

Where it starts and ends

Meeting point

London

Starts at the station's Oxford Street exit. Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace. Directions to the starting point are in the app.

Hotel pickup

No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

Ends at

Returns to the starting point

Before you book

Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Languages
en
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Every day
Group size
Up to 15 travelers per booking
Operated by
VoiceMap Audio Tours

Know before you go

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Photos

John Harrison Curtis established the first ear dispensary here in 1816, which was to become the Royal Ear HospitalEstablished in 1862, London Lock Hospital was only facility for men with venereal disease (rebuilt 1912)From 1904-1926 home to the Royal Ear Hospital, founded nearby in 1816First and most famous private anatomy school, the Great Windmill Street School established by William HunterBuilt in 1897 for The French Club, it housed the famous St John's Hospital for Diseases of the Skin from 1935-90Current hotel guests enjoy the comforts of what was the Royal Dental Hospital until 1985

Good to know

Duration
0.7 hours
Free cancellation
Non-refundable
Minimum age to book
6+
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Hotel pickup
No pickup, meet at start point
Booked in 30 days
0
Verdict
Worth a Look

Why this scores 49

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)76
Review evidence (18% weight)0
Booking momentum (14% weight)0
Value for money (12% weight)100
Listing quality (10% weight)100
Local standing (8% weight)50
Booking flexibility (8% weight)0

Soho's Contribution to Health Care History Walking Audio Tour: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.

How much does Soho's Contribution to Health Care History Walking Audio Tour cost?

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Prices start at $6 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in London usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does Soho's Contribution to Health Care History Walking Audio Tour take?

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Plan for about 0.7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in London is not rushed.

Is Soho's Contribution to Health Care History Walking Audio Tour worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 49 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in London, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule Soho's Contribution to Health Care History Walking Audio Tour?

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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.

Is Soho's Contribution to Health Care History Walking Audio Tour suitable for kids and families?

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The operator sets a minimum age of 6. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 0.7-hour running time when deciding.

How far in advance should I book Soho's Contribution to Health Care History Walking Audio Tour?

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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in London can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

What should I bring or wear?

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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in London and add a light layer if any part of the 0.7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Soho's Contribution to Health Care History Walking Audio Tour start and how do I get there?

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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central London within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

What are the best things to do in London?

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London's best attractions split cleanly: the museums are free and need no booking, so the paid market is about views, theatre and getting out of the city for a day. That makes value scoring unusually important here, and the Outty Ranking penalises anything charging premium prices for access you could get for nothing. On Outty we rank every London experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour, London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs, The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

When is the best time to visit London?

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May to September for long evenings, December for the Christmas markets. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

How many days do you need in London?

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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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