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John Wesley Methodist Private Walking Tour Of London

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

Overview

Follow in the footsteps of John Wesley, the reformist founder of Methodism, during this private walking tour. Uncover hidden Roman, medieval, and Victorian-era corners of the city with your guide. Visit John Wesley's home and see where he preached and attended school. Discover other hidden highlights, from millennium-old hospital ruins to the spot where “Braveheart” was executed.
  • A private half-day Methodist-themed walking tour of London
  • Learn about the life of John Wesley during an outing packed with hidden attractions
  • Relax with front-door hotel pickup and drop-off on request
  • Skip the tourist traps and discover historical sights spanning thousands of years

What's Included

  • Donation for entry to the house of John Wesley
  • Transport to and from the tour.

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We can meet you at any Central London hotel, not just those listed here. We;d then go off by Tube to the tour starting point.

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Meeting point

  • Panyer Alley, London EC2V 6AA, UK

    We can meet you at your hotel or at the starting point which outside the Caffe Nero by the exit of St Pauls Underground Station

End points

This activity ends in a different location. See details below:

Operating hours
.9:30 am

Itinerary

1

Wesley's Chapel & Leysian Mission

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

2

Finsbury Square

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

St. Giles Cripplegate

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

4

Threadneedle Street

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

St. Paul's Cathedral

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

6

St Botolph's Church, Aldersgate

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

7

Postman's Park

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

8

Little Britain

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

9

WIlliam Wallace Memorial

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

10

Great Rising of 1381 Memorial

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

11

Church Of St. Bartholomew The Great

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

12

St. Alphage London Wall

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

13

London Symphony Orchestra

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

14

Bunhill Fields

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

15

The Charterhouse

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

16

Wesley's Chapel & Leysian Mission

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • We have earmarked this tour as especially safe during the Coronavirus outbreak due to generally quiet places that we visit where social distancing is generally not a problem. All of our tours are private so it is just you/your family and your guide.  To make it easier and safer for all concerned we would suggest starting this tour a little later than the usual time, perhaps around 10.30-11am which allows us all to miss rush-hour. We are happy to still come to your hotel to meet you but for the moment we would suggest meeting us at the tour starting point.  This allows you to arrive by a taxi or uber rather than public transport. Please feel free to wear masks throughout or at times during the tour.  Your guide will also have a mask with them.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

5.0
based on 5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A Fascinating Look into the Life of John Wesley

Jana_V, Sep 2025
My 10-person group was delighted with this tour! Having just arrived in London with very little knowledge of how to get around, Stephen went above and beyond to make sure we got to the meeting point safely. His knowledge of John Wesley and the beginnings of Methodism made the tour fascinating and memorable. We highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to know more about Methodism and its founder.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thanks so much for your kind review, I truly value it. It was such a delight to meet you all and follow in the footsteps of John Wesley.

Wonderful walk around London sites we would never have found on our own!

Samantha_B, Jan 2022
We absolutely loved our tour! Despite Covid closures, our wonderful guide gave a tour we will always remember. Stephen was punctual, friendly and never made us feel like we were on a tour, more that he was a friend showing us interesting things he had discovered. We learned so many interesting facts about parts of London we would never have found or understood on our own, as well as showing us so many sites about John Wesley, the founder of Methodism. We saw Roman and Medieval ruins into the bargain! We highly recommend and will be seeking out Stephen for our next trip. We thoroughly enjoyed our walk and tour!

Response from Host, Mar 2022

I'm so glad that you both enjoyed our walking tour. It was the first Methodist tour I have given for 2 years. It was really lovely to meet you both and show you some very special places in parts of London no-one else visits. Thank-you for your very kind review.
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