The London Ear

What does the London Ear hear? What is it listening for?

Join us on a two mile guided walk through the City of London  on a Sunday morning. From church bells to road crossings, we'll turn an inquisitive ear to the noises that control, affect and define us. We’ll tune into sounds of the past, like the birdsong that triggered a bucolic hallucination and the metallic scraping commemorated in a street name. And we'll investigate how London's soundscape is changing today as we echolocate  through back alleys and round skyscrapers.

What to expect
The London Ear offers a fresh perspective on the City of London, by thinking about sound and the act of listening. Tour goers will:

The walk contains stories, insights and surprises for those whose ear isn’t technically trained alongside the more musically minded. Tour goers will be guided to refine their ear for the City and pay attention to what they usually filter out.

Walk starts: outside St Paul's tube station. It ends near Liverpool Street station.

Suitable for: adults and young people aged 16 and over.

Maximum group size: 16.

The ticket price includes a noisy snack.

Gift vouchers are available for this and other Dotmaker walks. The walks are also available to private groups.