Private Tour: Exploring London's Hidden Gems and Secret History
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Greater London
Embark on a private tour of London's hidden gems and secret history. Explore ancient buildings, hidden courts, and historic pubs with a knowledgeable local guide. Children under 16 go free!
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple - Starting at Temple Station let’s get away from the main tourist routes and go in search of the hidden alleys, ancient taverns, church crypts, Roman pavements and places you would have a lot of difficulty finding on your own.

Crossing over into the old City of London where the street layouts go back as far a Roman times, you will first be taken into the Inns of Court, a hidden world used by the legal profession, and a haven not usually visited by most tourists.

Let me show you the place where Shakespeare first performed Twelfth Night, the Fountain that inspired Charles Dickens, and the English Headquarters of the Knights Templar.

Do you like Tea? let me take you to a shop where they have sold Tea for over 300 years.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Venture off the beaten path and delve into the untold stories of London’s illustrious history with an exclusive personal guide.

A customized stroll packed with two millennia of London’s past, carried out at your own speed. No rigid itinerary or group shuffling, but an individually tailored exploration just for you.

Perfect for those who wish to deviate from well-trodden tourist tracks and uncover the treasure troves commonly overlooked by many -

Ancient edifices, streets reminiscent of the Dickens era, concealed courts, church crypts, clandestine pathways, and of course, the most evocative watering holes of London,

Inns, taverns, and pubs, some of which have been standing for over six centuries!

Embark on an expedition with a local guide who is keen about ensuring this remains a genuinely personal and unforgettable experience. A strong spirit of inquiry is highly recommended! Kids under 16 can take part at no cost when accompanied by adults who pay - (Maximum of 4 children)

  • Moderate walking - Please inform if you have any mobility issues
Location
Embankment station
Embankment Place
Outside the station next to the Coffee Stand called "Blues and Royals"
Cancellation Policy

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

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Clasina_h
Jun 23, 2022
Richard’s secret history tour is a must for London and Dickens lovers! - Richard is very knowledgeable on the entire area… we loved it, what a great knowledge of Dickens snd courts. We will be back for another tour with him and surely recommend Richard, very very pleasant and enjoyable guide who knows the hidden places. We have been to London over 100 times, but 90 percent of what he showed us was new to us! Well done Richard 👍
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Theresa_c
Jun 7, 2018
Richard of Richard Tours conducted... - <p>Richard of Richard Tours conducted this tour for us. He met us at our hotel and we began our walking tour of London. Many of the sights we were shown were hidden and we could have never found them on our own. Richard had many interesting stories to tell along the way. The tour does require quite a bit of walking but comfort stops could be made along the way. We highly recommend this tour as given by Richard.</p>
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