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This is your "Introduction to London" tour whether you're visiting or whether you just want a clearer picture of how the history of England shaped the City.
I will take you through the main periods and events of our history and show you something which is connected to them, from London's Roman origins, through the turbulent Middle Ages, and the monumental political and economic shifts that led to the creation of the British Empire, through to the two World Wars and the modern era.
We will be going on a loop through the Square Mile, starting and ending near Guildhall, and seeing some of the City Highlights in chronological order.
So whether you're a tourist or a resident, whether you want a crash-course in London or simply want to brush up on your history of the City while meeting new people and going on a scenic walk, this is the tour for you!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Guildhall Art Gallery is located in the heart of the City of London. An easy walk from the Bank of England and St Paul's Cathedral. Nearest underground stations: Moorgate, St Paul's, Bank, Liverpool Street. Nearest train stations: Cannon Street, Liverpool Street.
The tour ends at a very short distance from the meeting point, on Wood Street, a short distance from Barbican and St Paul's Cathedral.
Itinerary
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1London's Roman Amphitheatre
See the remains of the Roman amphitheatre of Londinium and hear the story of the capital of Britannia and what life was like for the Romano-British population.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Guildhall
Learn about the Anglo-Saxons and how they shaped the governing system of today's City. Hear the story of Guildhall, the heart of the City of London, and discover its fascinating architecture and what goes on there today.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Smithfield Market
In a place that has seen some of the main events of the tumultuous history of the Middle Ages in London, discover medieval and Tudor remnants and learn about some of the most crucial events in the history of England.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Paternoster Square
One of the biggest and most beautiful squares of the City of London, right at the foot of St Paul's Cathedral. Learn about the Stuarts and the Restoration and see the last remaining gateway into the City.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5St. Paul's Cathedral
The Jewel of the City. See one of the most famous cathedrals in the world and learn the secrets of its iconic dome. Learn about the Great Fire of London and how it shaped the look of the City today.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6City of London
Wardrobe Place Learn about Georgian architecture and the Financial Revolution in one of the most beautiful conservation areas of the City of London.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7City of London
Old St Paul's Choir Boys' School Discover the Victorian era and its eclectic architecture through the story of one of the most special buildings in the City, which used to be host to an institution dating back to the Middle Ages.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8St Mary Aldermanbury Garden
Learn about the Blitz and its devastating effects on London through the history of a church that found a new life in the most surprising of places.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Barbican Highwalk
Wood Street A place which is a mini-history of London in itself, ranging from remnants of Roman Londinium to our daring modern architecture. Learn about how the old and the new coexist architecturally in this unique city through one of the most spectacular examples.
10 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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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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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