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Free Tour: Old City of London
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Duration
2h 30min
Meeting point
St Clement Danes Church
Languages
English
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Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
How did an American billionaire buy London Bridge?
The Shard, The Gherkin, The Walkie-Talkie—why do all of London’s skyscrapers have such funny names?
Why are there golden pineapples on top of St Paul’s in London?
Find out the answers to these questions and uncover more secrets on our historic Old City of London Tour!
Explore 2,000 years of London’s history as we walk the entire length of the ancient Roman city of Londinium, the predecessor to modern London. We will see lot's of hidden gems such as Temple Church - the ancient home of the Knights Templar, the wedding cake church and old ruins of buildings bombed during World War 2.
Along the way, we’ll uncover Roman ruins, royal history, and how London became a global financial powerhouse. We’ll chat about English pub culture and even discuss English food, which—despite its reputation—I believe is highly underrated!
We’ll also visit a church left roofless after the Blitz in World War II, before ending our tour at St Paul’s Cathedral, Christopher Wren’s masterpiece. It’s where Winston Churchill’s funeral was held, Princess Diana and King Charles were married, and where Nelson of Trafalgar and the Duke of Wellington are buried.
The Shard, The Gherkin, The Walkie-Talkie—why do all of London’s skyscrapers have such funny names?
Why are there golden pineapples on top of St Paul’s in London?
Find out the answers to these questions and uncover more secrets on our historic Old City of London Tour!
Explore 2,000 years of London’s history as we walk the entire length of the ancient Roman city of Londinium, the predecessor to modern London. We will see lot's of hidden gems such as Temple Church - the ancient home of the Knights Templar, the wedding cake church and old ruins of buildings bombed during World War 2.
Along the way, we’ll uncover Roman ruins, royal history, and how London became a global financial powerhouse. We’ll chat about English pub culture and even discuss English food, which—despite its reputation—I believe is highly underrated!
We’ll also visit a church left roofless after the Blitz in World War II, before ending our tour at St Paul’s Cathedral, Christopher Wren’s masterpiece. It’s where Winston Churchill’s funeral was held, Princess Diana and King Charles were married, and where Nelson of Trafalgar and the Duke of Wellington are buried.
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This activity includes:
- Bank of England
- The Royal Exchange
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Tower Bridge
- London Bridge
- Mansion House
- Leadenhall Market
- Monument to the Great Fire of London
- City of London Dragon Boundary Marks
- Jamaica Wine House
- Royal Courts of Justice
- St Bride's Church, Fleet Street
- Temple Church
- The Fleet Street Press
On arrival
I'll be waiting for you at the entrance to St Clement Danes Church, near Temple Tube Station. I have bright red hair and will be holding a blue/grey umbrella. You won't miss me!
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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