A cultural and poetic tour of Camden

(36 reviews)

London audio tour: A cultural and poetic tour of Camden

This is a 2.5mi walking tour

It takes an average of 90 mins to complete.

London

The United Kingdom

Archived

This tour isn’t available for download. We’ve preserved the script and audio as a record of its moment in time, but we don’t recommend doing the tour. It was published in May 2017.

View Comments

About the Tour

Crowded markets and dodgy souvenir t-shirts aren't the only things Camden has to offer. This route takes you through the hustle and bustle and into some of the less well-trodden parts of Camden's past and present, from old graveyards to modern street art and the occasional poem from your local resident guide.

Get to know this legendary area a little better and enjoy a leisurely stroll from the densely populated centre through to the laid back green spaces. You'll discover some of the interesting history that makes this corner of London so unique, and you'll encounter some of the quirky characters and take in the scenic views. And, because it is Camden, after all, it's a chance to check out some of the places that make it such a night life hotspot!

Tour Producer

Keith Jarrett

0 tours

Keith Jarrett writes poetry and fiction and recently published his first pamphlet 'I Speak Home'. He was born and raised in London, and is still fascinated by all the changing and unexplored parts of the city.

Preview Location

Location 1

Start: Camden Road

Welcome to the cultural and poetic tour of Camden. My name is Keith Jarrett and I'm a local poet; I'm happy to guide you through this walk, taking you on a scenic route through this bustling part of London.

While Camden's reputation for punk rock, busy markets and wild nig... Read More

View locations and route

How VoiceMap Works

Focus on your surroundings, not the screen

The VoiceMap app uses GPS to play audio automatically, at the right time and place, so you can focus on your surroundings, not the screen.

Follow a route with turn-by-turn-directions

VoiceMap tours follow a route from a fixed starting point. That lets us give turn-by-turn directions and use context to tell a better story.

Resume playback to go at your own pace

If you'd like to stop for a drink or go into a museum, end your tour then use the Resume feature to pick up exactly where you left off.

Listen as many times as you like

You can listen to your tours as often as you like using both the VoiceMap app and website.

Take virtual tours anywhere, like a podcast

Select Virtual mode in the VoiceMap app to listen to tours like a podcast - at home or in transit.

Buy for less on voicemap.me and sync

Once you've purchased a tour, it's added to your VoiceMap library. To access it in the app, just sign in using the same account.

Do tours without paying for data

Tours work offline, so you don't have to pay roaming fees. Just download them over WiFi before you get started.

Major Landmarks

Camden Market
Camden Lock
Primrose Hill

Getting There

Route Overview

VoiceMap tours follow a route from a set starting point. It’s how we give turn-by-turn directions and tell a story greater than the sum of its parts.

Start location
Camden Rd, London NW1 9LS, UK
Total distance

4km
Final location
Primrose Hill Rd, London NW1 4NR, UK
Distance back to start location

2km

Directions to Starting Point

The starting point is on the street, facing Camden Road station, outside the Grand Union pub.

Camden Road is on the overground rail system. It is under 5 minutes walk up Camden Road from Camden Town station (Northern Line). It is also possible to reach Camden Road station via bus: routes 29, 46 and 253 all pass the station. Postcode: NW1 9EA.

Show Directions

Gift vouchers

Buy tours for friends and family who delight in discovery

Buy Now

Buy for a group

Get 15% to 50% off when you buy for a group

Buy Now

License this tour

Adapt this tour to use your brand and suit your guests

Find out more

Tips

Places to stop along the way

Nature - Regent's Park
Coffee - The Coffee Jar, Parkway
Street food - Camden Lock international food market
Lunch - Bar & Co., Pratt St.
Pub - Brewdog Camden, Bayham St.
Dinner - Made in Brasil, Inverness St
Exercise: Primrose Hill outdoor gym

Best time of day

Best to start the walk in daylight. If you prefer to avoid the crowds, weekdays are best, or early in the morning on a weekend.

Precautions

Keep an eye on your belongings in crowded areas and by the canal as pickpockets sometimes do operate here. Wear comfy shoes for the walk and take an umbrella - just in case. It's useful to have a bottle of water to hand but there are plenty of places to stop off.

Get The App

Download tours to use them offline

Listen hands-free with GPS playback

Get turn-by-turn directions

Scan the QR Code

“This app has become my go-to app for audio tours. I pretty much use it for every trip and it works wonderfully. I highly recommend VoiceMap for travelers to truly experience cities.”

App Store Review

“Great app. walk around at your own pace, stop where you want, move on or speed up when you want. Read the script before you go or during the commentary, speed it up or replay it. Repeat the tour whenever you like.”