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Uncover 2,000 years of London’s intriguing history, starting with a visit to the new Museum of London at Smithfield. This guided experience leads through captivating exhibits that showcase the transformation from Roman Londinium to modern-day London. Explore key artifacts and stories of trade, migration, and innovation, before stepping outside to historic Smithfield Market, where medieval markets and public executions shaped the city’s narrative.
- Guided exploration of the new Museum of London at Smithfield
- Discover significant historical periods from Roman to modern London
- Visit historic Smithfield Market and hear tales of its past
- Enter St Bartholomew the Great, a remarkable medieval church founded in 1123
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
MEETING TIME: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time MEETING PLACE: Golden Boy of Pye Corner, 1 Giltspur Street Corner of Giltspur Street & Cock Lane, London EC1A 9DD MEETING POINT: Meet your guide directly beneath the Golden Boy statue, on the corner of Giltspur Street and Cock Lane.
Itinerary
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1Golden Boy of Pye Corner
Meet beside one of the City of London's most unusual historic monuments. The Golden Boy traditionally marks the point where the Great Fire of London finally came to an end in 1666. Your guide introduces the story behind the monument and how fire, plague and catastrophe repeatedly reshaped London before the short walk towards Smithfield.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Enter the London Museum at Smithfield for a carefully curated journey through thousands of years of London history. Key themes include Roman Londinium, medieval London, plague and the Great Fire, trade and migration, industrial expansion and the development of the modern metropolis. Rather than attempting to see everything, the guide selects the stories and displays that best explain how London became one of the world's great cities.
1 hour 40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Smithfield Market
Step directly from the museum into the history you have just explored. Discover Smithfield's role as a great livestock market, the enormous Bartholomew Fair, and its darker association with public executions, religious persecution and rebellion. Hear the story of Scottish leader William Wallace and see how medieval, Victorian and modern London continue to exist side by side.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Step directly from the museum into the history you have just explored. Discover Smithfield's role as a great livestock market, the enormous Bartholomew Fair, and its darker association with public executions, religious persecution and rebellion. Hear the story of Scottish leader William Wallace and see how medieval, Victorian and modern London continue to exist side by side.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
- Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
- Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
- Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
- Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
- Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
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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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