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Itinerary

• 1
  Tate Modern

  Meet outside Tate Modern, one of the world's leading modern art museums, housed in a former power station on the banks of the River Thames. From here, step into the story of Bankside, one of London's most colourful historic districts. Once home to Shakespeare's Globe, theatres, taverns and bustling riverside commerce, this area provides the perfect introduction to the people, places and events that helped shape London over the centuries.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Shakespeare's Globe Theatre (Pass by)

  View Shakespeare's Globe, a faithful reconstruction of the original open-air theatre where many of William Shakespeare's plays were first performed over 400 years ago. Discover the world of Elizabethan entertainment and learn how theatre, commerce and the River Thames helped make Bankside one of London's most vibrant districts.

  Admission ticket free
• 2
  Borough Market

  Explore Borough Market, one of London's oldest and most celebrated food markets, with a history stretching back more than 1,000 years. Originally serving traders and travellers crossing London Bridge, the market has evolved into a vibrant destination renowned for its fresh produce, artisan foods and international flavours. Discover how trade, commerce and the River Thames helped shape both the market and the city around it.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  London Bridge

  Stand beside London Bridge and discover the story of one of the city's most important crossings. For nearly 2,000 years, bridges at this location have connected the City of London with Southwark, serving as vital routes for trade, travel and commerce. Learn how London Bridge helped fuel the city's growth and hear tales of medieval merchants, river traffic and the bustling life that once surrounded this historic crossing.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  View Fishmongers' Hall, the home of the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers, one of London's oldest livery companies. In medieval London, livery companies regulated trades, maintained standards, trained apprentices and protected the interests of their members. The Fishmongers oversaw the sale and quality of fish, an essential food source in a city that observed many religious fasting days. Discover how the livery system helped govern commerce, support charitable works and shape the growth of London's economy for centuries.

  Admission ticket free
• The Monument to the Great Fire of London (Pass by)

  Visit The Monument, a striking stone column designed by Sir Christopher Wren and Dr Robert Hooke to commemorate the Great Fire of London of 1666. Standing 202 feet (62 metres) high, it is located exactly 202 feet from the site where the fire began in a baker's shop on Pudding Lane. Discover how the fire destroyed much of medieval London, transformed the city forever, and led to new building regulations, wider streets and the creation of a more modern capital.

  Admission ticket free
• Bank Of England Building (Pass by)

  View the Bank of England, often called "The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street," the central bank of the United Kingdom. Founded in 1694 to help finance the government's war debts, it grew to become one of the world's most influential financial institutions. Discover how the Bank helped transform London into a global centre of trade, banking and finance, and learn how merchants, goldsmiths and investors laid the foundations of the modern financial system.

  Admission ticket free
• 4
  Royal Exchange Building London

  Visit the Royal Exchange, London's historic centre of commerce and trade. Founded in 1571 by merchant Sir Thomas Gresham, it provided a meeting place where merchants, traders and financiers could buy, sell and exchange goods from across the world. Discover how this remarkable institution helped establish London as a global trading hub and laid the foundations for the City's rise as one of the world's leading financial centres.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Leadenhall Market

  Explore Leadenhall Market, one of London's most beautiful and historic covered markets. Dating back to the 14th century, it began as a centre for the sale of meat, poultry and game and served the growing population of medieval London. The current Victorian structure, designed by Sir Horace Jones in 1881, is renowned for its ornate architecture, colourful roof and elegant walkways. Discover how Leadenhall Market reflects centuries of trade, commerce and prosperity at the heart of the City of London.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Spitalfields Market E1

  Explore Old Spitalfields Market, one of London's most vibrant and historic marketplaces. Established in 1682, it grew alongside the immigrant communities that settled in the East End, including the Huguenot silk weavers who brought skills, enterprise and cultural influence to the area. Over the centuries, the market has traded everything from fruit and vegetables to textiles and antiques. Today, it remains a lively destination where London's rich history, diverse communities and entrepreneurial spirit continue to thrive.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  The Ten Bells

  View The Ten Bells, one of London's most famous historic pubs, located in the heart of Spitalfields. Dating back to the 18th century, the pub is closely associated with the Jack the Ripper murders of 1888. Two of the Ripper's victims, Annie Chapman and Mary Jane Kelly, are known to have visited the pub, and it stands just a short distance from the streets where the crimes took place. Discover the social conditions of Victorian London's East End, the mystery surrounding Jack the Ripper, and how these events continue to fascinate visitors more than a century later.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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