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London Hidden History of Empire and Trade

London, England
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Expert-led guided walk through the Square Mile with a specialist in British history
    • Eight curated stops revealing the financial and imperial mechanics of London
    • Hidden gems, including Leadenhall Market, St Dunstan in the East, and the Barbican
    • The unfiltered story of the British Empire: trade, power, exploitation, and reinvention
    • Surprising connections between London's streets and American, Caribbean, and Indian history

      Meeting and Pickup

      Meeting point

      • All Hallows by the Tower
        Byward St, London EC3R 5BJ, UK

        Please meet us at All Hallows by the Tower Church Entrance. Kindly arrive 10 minutes before the start time and look for our guide holding a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. Please note that late arrivals are not eligible for a refund.

      End point

      • Barbican Centre
        Silk St, Barbican, London EC2Y 8DS, UK

      Operating hours
      .10:30 am

      Itinerary

      1

      All Hallows by the Tower

      13 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      2

      St Dunstan in the East Church Garden

      13 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      3

      Monument to the Great Fire of London

      13 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      4

      Leadenhall Market

      13 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      5

      Jamaica Wine House

      13 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      6

      Royal Exchange

      13 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      7

      Bank of England

      13 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      8

      Guildhall Yard

      13 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      9

      Barbican Centre

      13 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      Additional Info

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Near public transportation
      • Infants must sit on laps
      • Most travelers can participate
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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      Cancellation Policy

      You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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