London St Paul's to Holborn Self-Guided Trail – Inerro

2 to 6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Wander. Discover. Connect with Inerro. Explore London at your own pace on a self-guided trail from St Paul's to Holborn, taking in historic landmarks, fascinating stories, hidden details and characterful taverns along the way. With questions and things to spot, you're encouraged to see London differently and notice details you might otherwise miss.

Estimated time: 2–6 hours. Take your time and customise your experience. Explore a museum, pause for a coffee or drink, enjoy one of the optional historic pub stops, or skip a stop if you're short on time. At the end, use the answers you've collected to tackle one final challenge.

The route is accessible with caution: please note there are curbs, uneven paths, cobbles and rough terrain due to the historic nature of some areas. Some of the pubs and venues along the route may not be wheelchair accessible and may have steps or other accessibility limitations. Users follow the route at their own risk.

What's Included

Questions to encourage a closer look at each stop
A concise introduction to each landmark and tavern, designed to spark your curiosity.
Full route instructions with clear directions
A page of Fun Facts about London pubs
A brief look into London's pub history
Spot the detail - fun for all
Photographs to help you find each location
Answers with photographs
A final challenge using the answers you've collected
No drinks, alcoholic or otherwise, are included in the price.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
St. Paul's Cathedral

Start the self-guided trail outside St Paul's Cathedral, in front of the statue of Queen Anne. This is a one-way route from St Paul's to Holborn.

End point

The trail ends close to Holborn Tube station, providing easy public transport links.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • St. Paul's Cathedral (Pass by)

    Start your trail beneath the dome of one of London's most iconic landmarks.

    Admission ticket free
  • Temple Bar (Pass by)

    Discover a historic gateway where monarchs once stopped before entering the City.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    A surviving fragment of a medieval monastery, with royal connections and a remarkable story of destruction and survival.

    Admission ticket free
  • Old Bailey (Pass by)

    Stand beside one of London's most famous courts, on the site of notorious Newgate Prison.

    Admission ticket free
  • St Bride's Church (Pass by)

    Discover the "Journalists' Church" and the famous spire linked to the origins of the tiered wedding cake.

    Admission ticket free
  • Fleet Street (Pass by)

    Walk through the historic heart of London's newspaper world

    Admission ticket free
  • Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese (Pass by)

    Step into one of London's most famous historic pubs, rebuilt after the Great Fire and associated with generations of writers.

    Admission ticket free
  • Temple Church (Pass by)

    A remarkable medieval church with a story that has attracted its share of intrigue over the centuries.

    Admission ticket free
  • Royal Courts of Justice (Pass by)

    Admire one of London's most spectacular Victorian Gothic buildings.

    Admission ticket free
  • Lincoln's Inn Fields (Pass by)

    Explore London's largest public square, with a surprisingly dark past.

    Admission ticket free
  • The Ship Tavern (Pass by)

    Find a 16th-century tavern tucked away beside Lincoln's Inn Fields, with a fascinating past.

    Admission ticket free
  • Princess Louise (Pass by)

    Finish at one of London's finest surviving Victorian gin palaces, famous for its etched glass and ornate interiors.

    Admission ticket free
  • London (Pass by)

    These are just some of the highlights, plenty more discoveries are waiting along the way.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Inerro

Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Walking Tours
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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