Old City of London Guided Walking Tour - Semi-Private (Max 12 Guests)
About this activity
Explore Roman and medieval London on a 2.5-hour semi-private guided walk for up to 12 guests. See St Paul’s Cathedral, the bridges and the Tower of London from outside.
Highlights
- Discover Roman Londinium at Guildhall’s amphitheatre
- See St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London outside
- See London Bridge and Tower Bridge from the Thames riverbank
- Explore Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese and medieval lanes
- Hear the story of the Great Fire of London in 1666
Full description
Follow your guide through the Old City’s historic streets, tracing Roman Londinium, medieval London and the Great Fire of 1666. See St Paul’s Cathedral, Guildhall, London Bridge, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London from outside. Landmark admission is not included.
Meet your guide at 6 Temple Place, London WC2R 2PG, for this 2.5-hour Old City walking tour. The route then passes the Temple Church area on weekdays or the Royal Courts of Justice area on weekends. Trace the stories of Roman Londinium, medieval London and the Great Fire of 1666 as you pass Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese and St Bride’s Church, see St Paul’s Cathedral from outside, and hear about Guildhall and the Roman amphitheatre. Continue through the financial district past the Bank of England, Royal Exchange and Monument, then follow the Thames toward views of London Bridge, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London exterior. The walk ends near the Tower. Stops can vary with opening conditions and local events. No monument admission is included. Food, drinks, hotel transport, gratuities and luggage storage are excluded.
Included / Excluded
- 2.5-hour guided Old City walking tour
- Professional local tour guide
- Semi-private group limited to 12 guests
- Route through historic City of London landmarks
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Luggage or coat storage
Itinerary
6 Temple Place, near Temple Church
Meet at 6 Temple Place. On weekdays the route features Temple Church; on weekends the Royal Courts of Justice exterior is the alternative.
Fleet Street, St Bride’s and St Paul’s
Pass Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese and St Bride’s Church, then view St Paul’s Cathedral from outside.
Meeting point
Start Location
6 Temple Place, London WC2R 2PG, UK
6 Temple Pl, Temple, London WC2R 2PG, UK
FareHarbor meeting address: 6 Temple Place, London WC2R 2PG. Meet your guide about 10 minutes before departure.
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Know before you book
- Semi-private group limited to 12 guests; duration is 2.5 hours.
- Temple Church is featured on weekdays; the Royal Courts of Justice exterior is the weekend alternative. Entry to monuments is not guaranteed.
- Food, hotel transport, gratuities and luggage storage are excluded.
Know before you go
- Meet your guide at 6 Temple Place, London WC2R 2PG, about 10 minutes before departure.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the 2.5-hour city walk.
- The tour runs rain or shine; dress for London weather.
- Bring an ID or a clear photo of it. For guest assistance call +1 917 999 0380.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
We booked this tour to get as much as possible out of our time at The Met. What we didn’t know we were getting was a personalized experience full of captivating stories about the artists' lives and the people who brought the art to the museum. Robin was a wealth of knowledge and a highlight of our trip to New York!
Spent a great day with Charlie he was very engaging and shared lots of information and entertaining stories with us. He took great care of us and we would recommend him for any future tours.
Mark, tour guide for the Metropolitan Museum is an outstanding teacher: engaging; entertaining; professional; personable; experienced and deeply knowledgeable as a result of a lifelong passion and relationship with the Met. He loves what he does and cares deeply about sharing his knowledge and insight to spark curiosity and inspire his clients--his students--to understand context and meaning of each piece or work of art reviewed. My wife, a retired professor emeritas and myself both left thoroughly impressed and grateful to have been taught by best and most captivating guides we have had the privilege of meeting on one of our many travels and adventures. Hire the best. Hire Mark. Worth every penny and every minute of your time you can afford at the Met. Like us, you will look forward to coming back for another teaching session from Mark. In my case, hopefully we will be back on my birthday next year! (Thanks again Mark!)
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
Meet at 6 Temple Place, London WC2R 2PG, 10 minutes early. Bring an ID or a clear photo of it. For help call +1 917 999 0380.