The Roman City of St Albans Private Tour

Inside the nave of one of the finest, largest and oldest cathedrals in Britain.

St Michaels Church, built on the Roman Basilica and with many ancient features

A fine mosaic floor in the Verulamium Museum of Roman Life

When Adam delved and Eve span, who was then the gentleman?

The Roman City of St Albans Private Tour

Even the railway station we depart from London to St Albans on is beautiful and historic

Duration6h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the ancient city of St. Albans on this full-day walking tour from London. A perfect escape from the bustle of the big city, spend the day exploring the ancient Roman ruins and charming English marketplaces and quaint churches of St. Albans.

What's included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Private tour
Professional guide
Entry Tickets

Food and drinks
Return train fare (about £15)

What to expect

10m

Visit the Holy Well in St Albans. Visited by the martyr himself and if that's not enough, these waters revitalised an ailing and elderly Uther Pendragon before a battle. If you don't know Uther, you may know of his son, the legendary King Arthur.
Verulamium Park
15m

This beautiful old park actually stands on top of the old Roman city, with the 'modern' city sat up on the hill. Impressive sections of the old Roman City Wall can still be seen.
Roman Walls Of St Albans
10m

See some of the remaining surviving Roman Walls.
10m

See one of the finest Roman Mosaic floors in Britain, in fact anywhere!
St. Michael's Church
15m · Admission ticket included

This beautiful old church is 1,000 years old and is Anglo Saxon in origin. Still used today and full of history and character.
Roman Theatre of Verulamium
25m · Admission ticket included

Explore the ruins of the old Roman Theatre and shops.
Verulamium Museum
1h · Admission ticket included

This museum is bursting with Roman objects discovered in the park and city all around.
5m

A contender for the oldest out in Britain which one way or the other has been serving patrons and pilgrims since not that long after the Romans.
10m

This imposing old gate house has an impressive history and one of the hidden gems of this great old city.
St Albans Cathedral
1h 20m · Admission ticket included

Learn the story of our first Christian martyr from Roman times and explore one of the finest Cathedrals in Europe which was once a point of pilgrimage and important Abbey until the times of King Henry VIII.
5m

See this piece of living history from the battlefields of WW1.
St Albans Market
15m

The market doesn't run every day but even when it's then, there is so much to see here.
St Albans Clock Tower
5m · Admission ticket not included

Set at one end of the historic St Albans Market, this tower was built in 1403 and is the only free standing Belfry in Britain.
St. Albans
1h

Enjoy the vibrant City centre of St Albans with its ancient pubs crepieries., buzzing market, high end shopping and laid back vibes. 20 minutes or so by train from London but a worlds away. This is the real England that us locals enjoy so much.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting just outside the station

Meeting point

Meeting just outside Kings Cross / St Pancras Station.

Meeting point

We can meet you at your Central London hotel and travel by tube / train or outside St Albans City Train station.

End point

Meeting just outside the station

End point

Meeting just outside Kings Cross / St Pancras Station.

End point

We can meet you at your Central London hotel and travel by tube / train or outside St Albans City Train station.

End point

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Dress code is smart casual (for entrance into the Abbey Cathedral)

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

5.0 (8)

From

£275.00 per person

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
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Operated by Ye Olde England Tours · Booked through Viator

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