Private Tour

On the Origins of Charles Darwin: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Shrewsbury

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Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

See where evolutionist Charles Darwin grew up and found so much inspiration on this self-guided walking tour in Shrewsbury

• Find out the historic significance of Shakespearean characters like Harry Hotspur and Prince Hal

• Hear from producer Owen Bowles, a Blue Badge Tourist Guide for the Heart of England region

• Do it all in two hours or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish

• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it

• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

The VoiceMap app for Android and iOS

Lifetime access to this tour in English

Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Smartphone and headphones

Transportation

Food and drink

What To Expect

1

Shrewsbury Castle

This self-guided audio tour starts in front of Shrewsbury Castle. You'll hear about the castle, Darwin's connection to the town and how the tour works using the VoiceMap app before you get going.

Admission Not Applicable
2

Shrewsbury Library

The tour passes by the Shrewsbury Library, once the Shrewsbury School which was attended by Darwin, the Conservative politician Michael Heseltine, and Monty Python actor, author and travel documentary maker Michael Palin

Admission Not Applicable

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On the Origins of Charles Darwin: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Shrewsbury

Reviews

4.44

16 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Informative and interesting without being too much

    mooses357,

    Aug 14, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Excellent and informative, surprisingly easy to follow directions. Not having to follow a map on your phone was a bonus as the audio directions were excellent.Just about the right amount of information.

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  • Enjoyable tour

    Arich131,

    Jun 18, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    Interesting tour once we’d got the hang of the app. Starting point was not too obvious. We took two and a half hours to do the tour as it was worth stopping and looking more closely at some of the places. Really surprised that the Cathedral was not included in the tour.

  • A tour of historic, beautiful Shrewsbury with a Darwin hook

    MawerinhoSM,

    Dec 30, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    I thought the guide was superb - 50 elements to the walk. I got to around 40 before I had to leave to go to a football game. Perfect if you are coming by train as it starts pretty much outside the station. I was going for around 1 hour 30 before I had to stop. The spoken guide was nice and light, just a good amount of intro info to the town. Plenty of interesting facts, very accessible. The app navigation was terrific (just a couple of times where I found it lost me, even when I was on the correct path). I loved the set and forget element to it. Trust when it tells you to stop and listen to the walking instructions which are very simple. Makes such a nice change not to have to get a phone out all the time and feels like an 'indoor' attraction when done like this I'd 100% go back to Shrewsbury with a bit more time to play and will use the guide again. Great value

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  • A Wonderful Approach to Shrewsbury

    M J,

    Jul 27, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    There were three in our party and we are "seniors," but had no trouble with downloading the app and initiating the tour. The content presented was interesting and fun, the ability to move from site to site at a comfortable pace, and the leisure to start at any time during the day you have reserved were big plusses. We would definitely recommend this tour!!

  • Difficult to follow

    kdandy,

    Jul 15, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    3.00

    Difficult to follow, and also I thought it would be Darwin focused but I learned very little. Gave up half way through the guide.

  • A good tour.

    Andy M,

    Jun 11, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    A good tour around the sights. Plenty of detail. Returned to several locations on finishing to spend more time. There are some great pubs to try out.

  • This was an interesting experience that we intend to try again

    X9414OXjuliec,

    Jan 13, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    our Lil was around Shrewsbury town we know well, but history not so. There were a number of occasions when you got to point, he told you to stand still and he told you a lot of information. during the time he was talking, wanted to round a bit, looking at what he was talking about. Therefore, it would have been helpful when he finished telling you historical information he would say now return to the middle of the bridge for example and walk up the hill rather than waiting till we were well of course.

  • Entertaining and Informative

    carolsE689GY,

    Oct 18, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    A very pleasant and informative way to explore Shrewsbury. The narrative provided just the right amount of information and the instructions were easy to follow.

  • Waste of time and money

    Vaiz K,

    Jul 26, 2023

    - Review from Viator

    1.00

    App did not work. The customer service representative contacted for help prior to departure for Shrewsbury was poorly trained and could not help. Complete waste of my money paid. The technical help phone number go Veen at times of booking to call if problems when at start of the tour gave no signal and could not be contacted

  • Excellent Tour

    juliejR28VK,

    May 13, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Excellent walk around Shrewsbury. The pace was just right and the information given was interesting and informative. Would highly recommend this tour

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