Great Fire Monument Entry Tickets

Step back in time and climb the Monument to the Great Fire of London, an iconic landmark commemorating the devastating 1666 fire that reshaped the city. With a self-guided digital audio tour, uncover the fascinating history and architectural brilliance behind this towering structure.

Getting started

Meet your host at Monument Square, London EC3R 8AJ, who will exchange your Headout voucher for an official entry ticket. Your host will be wearing a dark blue ‘VoxCity’ uniform. 

What to expect

• Smooth ticket collection: Your host will help you get your official ticket for hassle-free entry.

• Engaging self-guided audio tour: Download the digital audio guide before arrival by scanning the QR code on your voucher, and learn about the fire’s origins, its impact, and the Monument’s history.

• Historic climb: Ascend the narrow, winding staircase of 311 steps, listening to detailed narration about London’s darkest night and its inspiring recovery.

• Breathtaking views: Reach the top for panoramic views of London’s skyline—a reminder of how the city rose from the ashes to become the metropolis it is today.

Great Fire Monument Entry Tickets

Climb inside London’s living history as you ascend the Great Fire Monument, a soaring column that stands vigilant over the City of London where flames once roared. Your journey begins with an immersive audio guide, breathing life into the story of 1666's devastating inferno and its aftermath. Crafted for explorers of the past, devotees of architectural marvels, and seekers of historical narratives, this entry ticket weaves a tale as intricate as it is compelling, inviting you to climb 311 narrow, winding steps to the Monument’s viewing platform for panoramic vistas that stretch across the City of London and the River Thames. With detailed audio narration covering Sir Christopher Wren's ingenious design and London’s post-fire reconstruction efforts, this experience transforms into a narrative journey through time, creating an enduring connection with the city’s resilient spirit.

Discovering Monument to the Great Fire Story

Visit Monument to the Great Fire during your tour where you will uncover the story of 1666's catastrophic blaze. Standing at 202 feet high and symbolizing the distance between Pudding Lane, where the fire began, and Cornhill, its furthest reach, this stone column offers a poignant reminder of destruction and renewal. Your climb through the spiral staircase will take you past intricate carvings depicting key figures from that era, including King Charles II and Sir Christopher Wren, who designed the monument as well as St Paul’s Cathedral. As your ascent continues, imagine the bustling streets below and the fire's relentless advance; at the top, the view unfurls a panorama of modern London, juxtaposing ancient history with contemporary life.

Tour Highlights

• Visit Monument to Great Fire’s highest viewpoint panoramic
• Experience 1666’s story vividly narrated audio guide included
• Climb 202 feet high column designed architecturally impressive
• Discover fire's impact on London's landscape and people uniquely
• Include round-trip train transfers convenient seamless access optional
• Access Monument to Great Fire viewing platform sweeping views spectacular

Marveling for explorers of history, admirers of architectural wonders, and seekers of timeless tales, this entry ticket adventure weaves a tapestry of London’s resilience like the phoenix rising from ashes, offering profound encounters that forge a connection with the city's enduring spirit while understanding the limitations of time in preserving such vivid pasts.