Roman Ruins to Blitz Bombings: A Walking Tour of London's Fiery History

5.0 (208 reviews) London, England
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Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Travel through two thousand years of history, meeting the Romans, William the Conqueror, Christopher Wren, Anne Boleyn's ghost, and Queen Boudica (and hear how she's connected to Harry Potter!)

On our guided walking tour we'll travel across the City of London, the ancient heart of the capital. We'll learn about the City's founding two thousand years ago and where you can still see Roman ruins to this day, its survival through fire and war, the Tower of London's bloody past, the eight-century-old position of Lord Mayor, and the easiest way to tunnel into the Bank of England's vaults!

The guided walking tour begins outside Tower Hill Station exit, ends near to Blackfriars Station, and will take around two hours. Total distance is about two and a half miles.

Ticket sales will be limited to fifteen attendees, to ensure maximum enjoyment for everybody on the tour.

What's included

  • Tour
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Tower of London
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    Europe's oldest surviving royal palace
  2. St. Dunstan In The East
    5m
    The gardens of a medieval church destroyed in the Second World War
  3. The Monument to the Great Fire of London
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    The Monument to the Great Fire of 1666
  4. The london stone
    5m
    A stone with some amazing legends ascribed to it
  5. Bank of England Museum
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    The central bank of the UK
  6. Guildhall
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    A 15th century hall, home to the Corporation of London
  7. St. Paul's Cathedral
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    Christopher Wren's seventeenth century cathedral

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet outside Tower Hill Station exit by the steps leading up to the sundial. Please arrive five minutes early as the tour will start on time. If you aren't able to make the tour or you'll be late please message me on +44 7783 401 129 so that I know whether to send you our live location on WhatsApp.

End point

Outside Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese pub on Fleet Street, not far from Blackfriars Station

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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