Historic London City Tour: Explore 2000 Years of British History
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20 Ratings
Greater London
Embark on a historic London city tour and delve into 2000 years of British history. Explore iconic landmarks, learn about the Tower of London, and discover the oldest part of the city.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- St. Paul’s Cathedral - Discover the history of St Paul’s Cathedral and learn about it’s importance in London’s fascinating history whilst getting great photographs.
- Mansion House of City of London - Learn about Mansion House, the Lord Mayors Show and the significance of the building in London’s esteemed history.
- Bank of England - See the Bank of England and discover the history behind the building and it’s famous ‘Gold Vault’
- Royal Exchange Building London - See the Royal Exchange and learn about it’s importance in the history of British trade and how it has developed into a desirable shopping and fashion destination. Plus discover it’s use in Royal Family life!
- Leadenhall Market - See this beautiful 700 year old market and discover it’s architectural significance and its links to Harry Potter!
- The Monument to the Great Fire of London - See the Monument statue and discover the story behind one of London’s most horrific events in the Great Fire of London.
- Tower Bridge - See across the famous Tower Bridge and discover why and how it was built, what makes it unique and why the number 78 bus tried to jump across it!
- Tower of London - Finish at the Tower of London and discover why it was built, the important roles it has played in British life and learn about its famous Beefeaters, Ravens and the Crown Jewels.
- London Wall - See the 2000 year old Roman Wall - the oldest standing landmark in London
- St. Dunstan in the East - See the magical remains of the St Dunstan in the East church
- Bracken House - See Bracken House - home of the Financial Times Newspaper
What's Included
- Guided tour of the City of London
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Entrance Tickets
Additional Information
Embark on a journey through over 2000 years of British history with an immersive Historic London City Tour. This tour offers a remarkable expedition through the City of London, where you’ll learn about the unique history of St Paul’s Cathedral, witness the grandeur of Tower Bridge, and get an intimate look at the Tower of London along with its historical Beefeaters, Ravens, and the Crown Jewels.
Take a stand at the heart of the financial empire in the Bank, explore the magnificent Bank of England, discover the hub of the city’s traders and merchants at the Royal Exchange, and delve into the authority of the Lord Mayor at Mansion House.
As you traverse the city, the Historic London City Tour will lead you to the enchanting Leadenhall Market and remind you of one of London’s most catastrophic incidents at the Monument to the Great Fire of London, before concluding at the ancient Roman Wall, which dates back 2000 years.
Experience first-hand the extraordinary cultural and historical richness of the City of London, the city’s oldest district. No other tour offers a more informed and captivating perspective on London’s intriguing past.
- The tour starts at St Paul’s Station (Exit 2) next to Caffe Nero. The address of Caffe Nero is 30 Newgate Street. On arrival please meet your tour guide holding the yellow umbrella.
- Due to uneven surfaces and unavoidable stairs, this tour is not suitable for wheelchairs or those with walking difficulties.
- Not suitable for wheelchairs or those with walking difficulties
Location
30 Newgate St
Newgate Street
The tour starts at St Paul's Station (Exit 2) next to Caffe Nero on Newgate Street and Panyer Alley. The address of Caffe Nero is 30 Newgate Street.
Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour begins to check-in with your guide.
On arrival please meet your tour guide holding the yellow umbrella.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Dianatm5824sx
May 15, 2024
Fun and interesting tour - Wonderful, interesting and funny. I would love to go again anytime. Carolina had a lot of historical knowledge and good background stories
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488audej
Apr 17, 2024
First visit to London - Very nice experience! I recommend for a first visit to London. Will was very gracious to everyone. Small group which promotes exchanges and proximity between everyone.
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3luisfernandol
Apr 9, 2024
Historic tour - Will was our guide and it is amazing, he explained details of the culture, Monarchy and how is living in London.
It is great to begin your tourism in the city
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Digbys6
Feb 1, 2024
Interesting Tour - A really interesting tour. Lots of nuggets of information. Ian showed us many places we didn’t know existed! Thank you very much. Highly recommended
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Plumbst
May 25, 2023
Great way to learn about the Ciry - We were very lucky to have a smaller tour with Mike. He was very knowledgeable and shared some really interesting facts about this wonderful city. A great way to learn about London. Would fully recommend.
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Leoniestu
Feb 7, 2023
Fantastic - Mike gave us a fantastic tour and was an amazing storyteller with a wealth of knowledge about the city and its past events and significant landmarks.
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Becca_atch
Feb 2, 2023
Learning with a local - Interesting afternoon tour of the old city and enjoyed all the spots advertised in about 3 hours. Guide was very good and helped everyone with photos and answered all the questions that they were asked. Meeting point was really easy to find as well. Highly recommend for first time visitors.
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Laylaa392
Jan 31, 2023
Best way to see it - Absolutely must do! My friend and I had never done a tour of London before but this tour covered so much of the history and buildings both old and new and the views to and from Tower Bridge were outstanding!
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Alexmcb97
Jan 30, 2023
A historical introduction to London - Great tour! Our guide was down to earth and super friendly. Also gave the group some great tips about how and when to visit the Tower of London and Monument.
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B9057kvalexp
Jan 29, 2023
Very interesting and enjoyable tour in the City of London. - Mike led us on the Historic London City Walking Tour. He was incredibly knowledgeable and the tour was very enjoyable - a great route and well put together. This was a belated birthday present for my Mum (3 couples) and we all had a great time. Would thoroughly recommend. Great value for money too.
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