Private City of London Walking Tour

London, GB
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Highlights

  • Private tour of the oldest part of London
  • Exploring back streets and hidden areas
  • Learning about famous people and events
  • Visiting iconic attractions like St. Paul's Cathedral and Tower of London
  • Hearing stories of medieval London's history

Meeting Point

Please wait by the statue of Queen Anne in front of the Cathedral main entrance.

Meeting point

London EC4M 8AE , United Kingdom

End point

End Point

Please wait by the statue of Queen Anne in front of the Cathedral main entrance.

Meeting point

London EC4M 8AE , United Kingdom

End point

What to expect

1

St. Paul's Cathedral

You start your tour outside St Paul's Cathedral, London's mother church. Your guide will entertain you with stories of some of the great events that have happened there and talk about the building and architecture of Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece. You can add the additional option of a guided tour of the inside of the cathedral.

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
2

Guildhall

See the 15th century Guildhall, the ceremonial and administrative centre of the City of London. This is also the site of the largest amphitheatre in Roman Britain. You may even catch sight of one or two giants here!

Duration 15 minutes
3

Mansion House of City of London

See the home of the Lord Mayor of London, the mayor of only this district of London and hear about their ceremonial role. You will also see the Bank of England, the largest custodian of gold in the world after the New York Federal Reserve.

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
4

Royal Exchange Building London

You will take a walk through the Royal Exchange. This beautiful 19th century building was occupied by the Lloyds Insurance market for nearly 150 years and now houses upmarket shops and restaurants.

Duration 15 minutes
5

Leadenhall Market

Leadenhall Market was built on the site of a Roman basilica and forum and dates back to the 14c. You have a chance to walk through the market with its beautiful 19c building and see some of the shops and restaurants which now inhabit this space. Your guide will tell you stories about some of the characters associated with the market. You will also get a view of the unusual Lloyds of London building.

Duration 20 minutes
6

The Monument to the Great Fire of London

Here you will see Robert Hooke's Monument to the Great Fire of London of 1666 and hear all about one of the major historical events which shaped the history of the City of London.

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
7

The Guild Church of St. Margaret Pattens

You will take a walk down Eastcheap and have a chance to see some of the tiny cobbled lanes with their medieval jettied houses, giving you a real feel for medieval London. You will hear stories of how the people of medieval London lived and see the Church of St Margaret Pattens with its 200 foot spire.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
8

Tower of London

You finish your tour at the Tower of London, London's famous former prison and royal palace and where the Crown Jewels of the British monarchy are kept and guarded. Your guide will entertain you with stories of some of the famous prisoners of the Tower. Why not enhance your experience by adding on the option of a guided tour of the inside of the Tower of London.

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by Step Into London Tours

What our experts say

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    Try lunch at nearby Bread Ahead Bakery.
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    Visit St. Paul's Cathedral after the tour.
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    Leadenhall Market is great for photos.
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    Check out the nearby Museum of London.
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    Consider adding Tower of London tour.

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