Secret Gardens of the City of London Private Tour

London, GB
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Highlights

  • Explore hidden, sacred, and secret gardens in London
  • Discover the beautiful ruin of St. Dunstan in the East
  • Step back in time and walk on an old Roman pavement
  • Experience the incredible history of St Olave's Church
  • Visit London's newest sky garden for stunning views

Meeting Point

The tour starts just outside Caffe Nero outside St Pauls Underground Station

Meeting point

30 Newgate St, Paternoster Sq., London EC4M 8AD , United Kingdom

End point

End Point

The tour starts just outside Caffe Nero outside St Pauls Underground Station

Meeting point

30 Newgate St, Paternoster Sq., London EC4M 8AD , United Kingdom

End point

Pickup

Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)

Pickup Location
196 Bishopsgate
Andaz London Liverpool Street By Hyatt
Apex City of London Hotel
Apex Temple Court Hotel
Assembly Covent Garden
Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection
Bedford Hotel
Brown's Hotel
Canopy by Hilton London City
Charlotte Street Hotel
Cheshire Hotel
Citadines Holborn Covent Garden London
Citadines Trafalgar Square London
Citizenm Tower Of London Hotel
Claridge's
Clayton Hotel London Wall
Club Quarters Hotel Covent Garden Holborn
Club Quarters Hotel London City
Club Quarters Hotel St. Paul's, London
Club Quarters Hotel Trafalgar Square, London
Como Metropolitan London
Conrad London St James
Corinthia London
Courthouse Hotel
Covent Garden Hotel
Curzon Residences
Dean Street Townhouse
DoubleTree by Hilton London - West End
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Dukes London
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Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square
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Great Scotland Yard Hotel
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Karma Sanctum Soho
L'oscar London
Leonardo Royal Hotel London City
Leonardo Royal London St Paul's
London Bridge Hotel
London Hilton on Park Lane
London Marriott Hotel County Hall
Lonsdale Hotel
Lost Property St Paul's London - Curio Collection by Hilton
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No 5 Cavendish Square Hotel London
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Oakwood Luke House
Oakwood St. Johns House
One Aldwych
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OYO Flagship 30369 Blackfriars St Andrew's Hill
OYO Flagship 30370 Middlesex
OYO Flagship 30382 Lower Marsh
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Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Pickwick Hall
Point A London, Westminster
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The May Fair, A Radisson Collection Hotel, Mayfair London
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The Ritz London
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The Rubens At The Palace
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The Waldorf Hilton, London
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The Z Hotel City
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The Z Hotel Piccadilly
The Z Hotel Soho
The Z Hotel Trafalgar
Thistle Holborn Hotel
Thistle London Bloomsbury Park
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Thistle Trafalgar Square
Threadneedles, Autograph Collection
TOP Hotel John Howard Apartments
Travelodge London Central Bank
Travelodge London Covent Garden
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Treehouse Hotel London
V Hotel
Victory House Leicester Square
Vintry & Mercer
W London
Washington Mayfair Hotel
Wilde Aparthotels, London, Covent Garden
Z Hotel Holborn
Z Hotel Tottenham Court Road
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
We can meet you at any Central London hotel (not just those listed) and then go by tube to the starting point at St Pauls.

What to expect

1

Whittington Park

This secret garden is dedicated to one of the most famous Lord Mayors of London who amongst other things built the nearby church.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Included
2

St. Dunstan In The East

Visit the most beautiful ruin in the old City of London.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Included
3

All Hallows By The Tower

See the oldest archway in London and walk on an old Roman pavement (sidewalk) many feet beneath modern London.

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission Included
4

St Olave's Church

This historic church and garden has been through Great Fires, Plagues, World Wars and as such as some incredible history.

Duration 10 minutes
5

Garden at 120

Visit London's newest sky garden which offers a fantastic view of where we have been and where we will be going. The garden has a capacity of 207 people so it is possible that on rare occasions we cannot get in. So far so good though!

Duration 15 minutes
6

St Mary Aldermanbury Garden

This little garden has strong associations to William Shakespeare and even Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Included
7

St. Lawrence Jewry

This little space in the heart of the old Jewish district of London and almost entirely rebuilt after WW2.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Included
8

Churchyard of St John Zachary

This sunken garden has a history both ancient and the merely old.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Included
9

Church of St. Bartholomew the Great

This well hidden garden is also a plague pit!

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Included
10

Christchurch Greyfriars Church Garden

See the memorial garden to The Blitz and WW2.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Included
11

Postman's Park

Visit this beautiful but rarely visited park with its touching memorial to everyday heroes.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Included
12

Guildhall

Right in the middle of London we will stand on top of the old Roman amphitheatre

Duration 5 minutes
Admission Admission 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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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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    Dress code is smart casual
  • Additional information
    We have earmarked this tour as especially safe during the Coronavirus outbreak due to generally quiet places that we visit where social distancing is generally not a problem. All of our tours are private so it is just you/your family and your guide.  To make it easier and safer for all concerned we would suggest starting this tour a little later than the usual time, perhaps around 10.30-11am which allows us all to miss rush-hour. We are happy to still come to your hotel to meet you but for the moment we would suggest meeting us at the tour starting point.  This allows you to arrive by a taxi or uber rather than public transport. Please feel free to wear masks throughout or at times during the tour.  Your guide will also have a mask with them.
Provided by Ye Olde England Tours

What our experts say

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    Meet at Caffe Nero for ease.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Consider visiting nearby St. Paul's Cathedral.
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    Enjoy a coffee at Caffe Nero after the tour.
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    Bring a camera for beautiful views.

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