Medieval London Self-Guided Tour for Kids and Families in English

5.0 (1 reviews) London, England
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Duration2h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Packed with challenges, quizzes and fantastic facts, this is a unique self-guided tour especially designed to keep kids 8-15 excited and the whole family having fun as you discover the remnants of medieval London hidden in the modern city

Our Knight Time tour starts at the exquisite Temple Church (easily reached by tube, bus or taxi) and leads you on a discovery tour of the iconic sites and hidden jewels of medieval London , revealing the history and secrets of this fascinating time in London's past. Follow the interactive map to carefully selected locations that visitors often miss and have fun as a family with activities and stories that bring each site to life.

You simply download our app, sign up, and your tour will be waiting for you with full instructions!

Do the tour at your own pace, take a break if you want, you can even come back another day to complete it. The perfect way to keep kids interested and parents happy as you explore this amazing part of London's past!

What's included

  • All information and directions to have a great tour are included on the app
  • The tour can be done offline (no need for mobile data) once it has been downloaded on the app
  • Written Guide/App in English
  • Other languages - do not purchase this tour if you and your children cannot comfortably read English

What to expect

  1. Temple Church
    10m
    We start our tour at one of London's hidden gems, Temple Church - complete your first challenges to uncover the mysteries of the knights who built it!
  2. 10m
    Follow our route through a tunnel where monks once slept and use your detective skills to find the last remnant of one of London's most magnificent medieval monasteries.
  3. 10m
    Discover the site of one of London's most notorious ancient prisons and complete your challenges to see how prisoners survived at a time when they weren't fed if they didn't pay!
  4. 15m
    Pass by a golden statue which marks the spot where the Great Fire of London was stopped and explore Smithfield, marketplace and execution ground of London for 1000 years!
  5. Church Of St. Bartholomew The Great
    10m
    Enter the eerie church of St Bartholomew the Great, built by a kind's jester, and complete your challenges to find out about the miracles that occurred here.
  6. The Charterhouse
    15m
    Discover a monastery that became a palace and use your detective skills to reveal the gruesome past of the park that stands in front of it.
  7. London Wall
    10m
    Follow our route to the ancient Roman wall of London and complete your challenge to see if you would have succeeded in guarding the city from intruders!
  8. The Goldsmiths Company
    10m
    Discover the headquarters of one of the most ancient crafts in London and follow our clues to learn the meaning of its special sign.
  9. Guildhall
    10m
    Our tour ends outside the magnificent Guildhall, centre of government in medieval London -complete your final challenges to reveal what gigantic Roman monument stood on this site before the Guildhall was built!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

When you're near the starting point (Temple Church), open the route on the app and our interactive map will show you exactly where to go!

Once you're there, all information and directions will be on the app!

You don't need to meet anyone or present a ticket.

End point

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Suitable for children and adults of all ages

Cancellation policy

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

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