About this tour
Navigate Leeds at your own pace with this self-guided audio tour, uncovering the city's architectural gems and peculiar past. Walk from Leeds Bridge—where cinema's pioneers first captured moving images—through the historic centre and The Calls, stopping at landmarks including Town Hall, the Corn Exchange, and Art Gallery. GPS-enabled with lifetime access, the 75-minute route weaves together forgotten anecdotes: rebellious lions guarding civic halls, the chaos caused by early traffic signals, and Houdini's brush with danger at a brewery. Explore on your schedule, offline, across both Android and iOS.
Highlights
- Leeds Bridge: birthplace of motion picture technology
- Town Hall's mischievous bronze lions and local legend
- Historic Calls district and revitalised Corn Exchange
- 20th-century works at Leeds Art Gallery
- Brewery where Houdini faced unexpected peril
- Self-paced GPS navigation with lifetime access
- Offline audio maps and step-by-step directions
What to expect
You'll receive precise directions to your starting point; once arrived, the app's GPS activates your audio guide. The route takes roughly 75 minutes of continuous walking and pausing at key buildings. Content blends architectural detail with quirky social history—expect tales of early cinema innovation, civic mishaps, and colourful personalities. The tour passes (rather than enters) most attractions, allowing you to linger or skip freely. You'll navigate street-level, pausing occasionally for audio context before moving to the next stop. The flexible format suits varied walkers: rush through in 45 minutes or spend two hours absorbing each neighbourhood.
Good to know
Download the app and tour content before setting out to ensure offline functionality. Bring your own phone and headphones. The route is accessible to all fitness levels but involves city-centre walking on public pavements. You'll pass museums and galleries but don't need paid entry; the tour focuses on exteriors and public spaces. Service animals welcome.
Frequently asked
- How long does A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Leeds: Royals, Lions, and Golden Owls take?
- A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Leeds: Royals, Lions, and Golden Owls runs for approximately 1 hour – 1h 15m.
- How much does A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Leeds: Royals, Lions, and Golden Owls cost?
- Prices start from AUD $13 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Leeds: Royals, Lions, and Golden Owls run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Leeds: Royals, Lions, and Golden Owls?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.