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City of London History Tour: Origin to Empire

London, England
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover the history of London on this small-group walking tour led by a local guide who has stories to share all about the city’s evolution through the centuries. Learn more about everything from the Romans and the Saxons to the plagues and fires that devastated England’s capital as you see top historical London attractions and hidden gems alike.
  • An ideal experience for history-buffs and London newcomers
  • See Guildhall, the Bank of England, the Royal Exchange and more
  • Walk both on and off the beaten track of London sights
  • It’s an experiences that’s wheelchair and stroller assessible

What's Included

  • PDF Overview of Tour
  • Gain a unique history of the City of London
  • Multilingual - Just tell us the language in advance

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Barbie Green
      2 London Wall Pl, Barbican, London EC2Y 5AU, UK

      Meet outside Barbie Green restaurant next to the Ruins. You will recognize me by my longish hair & beard, and you'll see a felt image of a green dragon on my backpack.

    End point

    • London Troops War Memorial
      1 Cornhill, London EC3V 3LN, UK

      We conclude inside the circle of dragons that made the City of London as we know it today.

    Itinerary

    1

    St. Alphage London Wall

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Roman city wall

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    St. Giles Cripplegate

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Salter's Hall Garden

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Brewers' Hall

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    6

    St Mary Aldermanbury Garden

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    7

    City of London

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    8

    Guildhall

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    9

    St. Lawrence Jewry

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    10

    Guildhall Art Gallery

    25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    11

    St. Margaret Lothbury Church

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    12

    The Royal Exchange

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    13

    Mansion House of City of London

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    14

    London Troops War Memorial

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    15

    Bank of England

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 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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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 8 reviews
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    Great off beaten tour of London off

    Lia_A, Nov 2024
    Argun gave us such an informative and educational tour of City of London. An off the beaten path tour with not-so-typical sights and stops. If you love history you would like this tour.

    Response from Host, Dec 2024

    Thank you :)

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