A Self-Guided Tour of Coventry’s Cathedral Quarter
Are you looking for a way to see Coventry without joining a tour group? Explore Coventry’s Cathedral Quarter at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour.
Verity Tiff, a Blue Badge, Heart of England tourist guide, will show you around what was once the fourth most powerful city in England. This walking tour takes you through 1,000 years of history in what was once the best-preserved medieval city in England.
See what’s left of Coventry’s three cathedrals: the original Abbey church of the Benedictine Monastery, (now the Priory Gardens), St Michael’s (which only became a cathedral in 1918, and is now the Cathedral Ruins), and Coventry Cathedral (or Coventry’s new cathedral, the first to be built after the war). Also, wander under Coventry’s Blue Glass Bridge, a modern folly, and through Lady Herbert’s Garden
Please note: Entrance fees for any optional stops en route are not included. The Cathedral is free to enter but visitor donations are welcomed.
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A Self-Guided Tour of Coventry’s Cathedral Quarter
What's included in A Self-Guided Tour of Coventry’s Cathedral Quarter
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Lady Godiva StatuePass-by Only
As you pass by the Lady Godiva Statue, hear the legendary tales surrounding Coventry's famous figure, including the founding of the Benedictine Monastery. Note that tickets for admission are not included.
Stroll through Broadgate, the vibrant square in front of the Lady Godiva Statue, and soak in the bustling atmosphere of Coventry's historic heart. Note that admission tickets are not included.
Holy Trinity ChurchPass-by Only
Pass by Holy Trinity Church, marvelling at its impressive architecture and famous doom painting while discovering its survival story during the Coventry Blitz. Note that tickets for admission are not included.
Inclusions
- Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of the the virtual tour option
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring your own headphones
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The tour starts in Broadgate, a pedestrianised area in Coventry city centre, by the statue of Lady Godiva on horseback. Broadgate is a short walk from both Coventry Train Station and Coventry's Pool Meadow bus station.
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Ticket Redemption
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 2. Create an account 3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 4. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── • You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. • This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. • When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. • Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]