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Hidden London Walking Tour: Discover Medieval Crypts, Forgotten Rivers & The Scars of WW2
4.8
387 Ratings
Greater London
Uncover the secrets of hidden London on a captivating walking tour. Explore medieval crypts, forgotten rivers, and the scars of WW2 in this fascinating journey through the city’s past.
Uncover the secrets of hidden London on a captivating walking tour. Explore medieval crypts, forgotten rivers, and the scars of WW2 in this fascinating journey through the city’s past.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Fleet Street - Walk along the street famed for its newspaper industry
- Temple Church - See the home of the legendary Knights Templar
- St Bride’s Church - Locate the church which inspired the wedding cake!
- Statue of Samuel Johnson - Find out where the inventor of the modern dictionary and second most quoted man in the English language lived
- Fleet Street - Walk along the street famed for its newspaper industry
- Temple Church - See the home of the legendary Knights Templar
- St Bride’s Church - Locate the church which inspired the wedding cake!
- Statue of Samuel Johnson - Find out where the inventor of the modern dictionary and second most quoted man in the English language lived
What's Included
- Guidance from a local professional
- Guidance from a local professional
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Please note we do not enter buildings on this tour
- Gratuities
- Please note we do not enter buildings on this tour
Additional Information
Embark on an exceptional walking tour through the hidden corners of historic London. Travel back in time to uncover the overlooked, forgotten, and concealed locations that offer insights into a captivating and unexpected history.
During the tour, participants will explore a section of a medieval crypt, the site of a forgotten river, the church of the…
Embark on an exceptional walking tour through the hidden corners of historic London. Travel back in time to uncover the overlooked, forgotten, and concealed locations that offer insights into a captivating and unexpected history.
During the tour, participants will explore a section of a medieval crypt, the site of a forgotten river, the church of the Knights Templar, a long-lost underground station, and a church bearing the marks of World War II.
- Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure time
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- No dogs are allowed on the tour other than guide dogs.
Location
Temple Station
Temple Place
Departure Point: Outside Temple Underground Station.
Return point: Tour ends on Fleet Street, London
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(387 Ratings)
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Lottyp2014
Apr 10, 2026
Brilliant tour - Fantastic tour with Rachel, she was totally engaging and offered such fascinating information with great enthusiasm. We got to see some places off the beaten track and learnt some great facts. Would recommend.
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845astride
Apr 4, 2026
Stranger things - Cool weird and strange things you get to know
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F3136eksarahm
Mar 29, 2026
FLEET STREET TOUR - Rachel took us for a fascinating tour of the amazingly quiet streets off Fleet Street. The temple courtyards were beautifully quiet, considering we were in central London! Lots of history, a few venues to eat and drink pointed out on the way and she was able to navigate questions brilliantly.
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Juliabw9199ng
Mar 26, 2026
An Interesting Tour - Met Rachel and along with around a dozen others we were shown some of the more irregular sights around Fleet Street and its surroundings.
Rachel was very knowledgeable, engaging and easy to listen to with many anecdotes to make the tour a very pleasant experience.
We would recommend this tour to any one who wants to see a different side to London.
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K8866zusheilac
Mar 22, 2026
Enjoyable walking tour of Secret London - Secret London Walking Tour. We spent a wonderful hour & a half walking around the area near Trafalgar Square & Covent Garden. Our guide (Joe) was great! He told us just the right amount of facts & anecdotes and had a good sense of humour too. His voice was clear and so he was able to be heard above any passing traffic! We were taken to little streets we would never have visited otherwise. The length of the tour was just right. All-in-all a very enjoyable experience.
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294philw
Mar 16, 2026
Fantastic Walking History Tour - We had a great time on the tour, which was gifted to us as a present. Despite having lived in London for many years, we learnt so much and visited areas we'd never seen before. Rachel, the guide, was friendly and informative throughout. She managed to project her voice so well, and we could clearly hear the information in all the locations we stopped at. The group was a nice size of about 20 people - small enough to easily interact with the guide and ask questions. We were lucky with the weather, so it was really lovely to walk the streets and learn the facts. The area we covered did not involve a huge amount of walking. We started at Temple Station and ended up near Fleet Street. At the end of the tour, we visited the recommended "Olde Chesire Cheese" pub for a quick drink - it was so amazing to see a bit of indoor history too.
I would definitely recommend the Hidden London tours if you like to know some slightly more obscure details of London and its back street history, and I am contemplating going on one of their alternative routes soon.
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Susiejb001
Mar 1, 2026
Informative and fun - An excellent tour around a part of London I didn't know much about. Rachel covered the history well without it being 'dry' and chucked in some fun facts.
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Keith_m
Feb 27, 2026
A quirky and fun way to head off the beaten path - Just had a lovely time with Rachel, navigating the less well known idiosyncracies around London's Temple, Fleet Street, and The City areas. A wonderful and engaging guide - combined with suitable cameos from the animal, legal, and university shooting clubs estates - made for a very engaging time indeed. Two very happy souls; thoroughly recommended.
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Kevindm6690lp
Feb 20, 2026
Very engaging and informative tour - Our guide was Rachel and she was very engaging and informative.
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John_w
Feb 6, 2026
Charming and informative tour with Rachael - It’s fun, friendly, relaxed and informative tour covering lesser-known facts about London. Recommended
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