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Discover nearly 2,000 years of history on this self-guided walking tour from Liverpool Street to London Bridge, through the heart of the City of London's Square Mile. Follow the route past Roman remains, medieval churches, and striking modern skyscrapers, from the Kindertransport memorial at Liverpool Street to the Monument marking the Great Fire of 1666.
Highlights include:
* The 70,000-litre fish tank in Heron Tower, cleaned by scuba divers
* Crosby Hall, a medieval mansion now reassembled in Chelsea
* St Andrew Undershaft, where John Stow's memorial gets a new quill yearly
* Film locations spanning three decades
* Why the Cheesegrater's wedge shape reflects City planning rules
* Leadenhall Market, trading for nearly 2,000 years
* The real event behind "London Bridge Is Falling Down"
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour starts at the top of the escalators opposite platform 1 of Liverpool Street station. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
The tour end at number 2 London Brg, London SE1 9RA, UK.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Pass by St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate, a church first recorded in 1212 near the old city gate. Admire its historic setting on Bishopsgate. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Pass by Heron Tower, a 230-metre skyscraper on Bishopsgate completed in 2010, once the City's tallest building. Look up at its striking glass design. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Walk along St Helen's Place, laid out in 1799 on the site of a medieval priory entrance. Note the Georgian-style buildings lining the street. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Stroll by 30 St Mary Axe, known as the Gherkin, an iconic glass tower completed in 2003 on the former Baltic Exchange site. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Admission ticket free -
Lloyds of London (Pass by)
Pass by Lloyd's of London, the historic insurance market first recorded as a coffee shop in 1682, now housed in its striking 1986 building. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Admission ticket free -
Leadenhall Market (Pass by)
Stroll past Leadenhall Market, a historic covered market dating to the 1300s, once a poultry and cheese market on the site of the Roman Forum. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Admission ticket free -
The Monument to the Great Fire of London (Pass by)
Pass by The Monument, Christopher Wren's 212-foot column commemorating the Great Fire of London, with 313 steps to a viewing gallery. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Admission ticket free -
Fishmongers' Hall (Pass by)
Pass by Fishmongers' Hall, a Grade I listed guild hall on London Bridge, rebuilt in the 1830s and home to historic fishmongers' artefacts. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Admission ticket free -
London Bridge (Pass by)
Walk along London Bridge, spanning the Thames near the site of the original Roman crossing built around AD 43, with a history stretching back centuries. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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