Fleet Street Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Fleet Street. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs
• Ultimate 6-hour Private Tour of London in an Iconic Black Cab
• Hidden London Walking Tour
• Private Tour of London’s Historic Pubs
• Ghost Bus Tour of London

While it’s free to visit Fleet Street independently, plenty of affordable tours can help you learn more about the famous London street. Walking tours that visit the area begin at US$26 per person, historic pub crawls start at US$40, and hop-on hop-off bus tours at around US$60.

Fleet Street’s history goes back to Roman times, when it was one of the city’s most important thoroughfares. Named for the River Fleet, the street remained a busy commercial hub in medieval times. It later became a hub for British newspapers and journalism and is home to many historic buildings.

There are a number of important attractions near Fleet Street. The street is home to historic churches, including St. Bride’s Church and Temple Church. Other nearby highlights include the Royal Courts of Justice, Somerset House, Dr. Johnson’s House, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and other centuries-old landmarks in the City of London.

It’s easy to reach Fleet Street using public transportation. Temple station, on the Circle and District lines of the London Underground, is near the street's western end. Blackfriars station (also on the Circle and District lines) and City Thameslink station (accessed via mainline commuter trains) are near its eastern end.

Yes, it’s worth visiting Fleet Street. The street is one of the oldest in London, and its reputation as the former home of British print journalism contributes to its legacy. While there, don’t miss the area’s wealth of historic churches, notable pubs, and other key landmarks.