Share this tour
Offered languages
- English
Discover the ancient city of St. Albans on this full-day walking tour from London. A perfect escape from the bustle of the big city, spend the day exploring the ancient Roman ruins and charming English marketplaces and quaint churches of St. Albans.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
-
1
Visit the Holy Well in St Albans. Visited by the martyr himself and if that's not enough, these waters revitalised an ailing and elderly Uther Pendragon before a battle. If you don't know Uther, you may know of his son, the legendary King Arthur.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
This beautiful old park actually stands on top of the old Roman city, with the 'modern' city sat up on the hill. Impressive sections of the old Roman City Wall can still be seen.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
See some of the remaining surviving Roman Walls.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
See one of the finest Roman Mosaic floors in Britain, in fact anywhere!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
This beautiful old church is 1,000 years old and is Anglo Saxon in origin. Still used today and full of history and character.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6
Explore the ruins of the old Roman Theatre and shops.
25 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7
This museum is bursting with Roman objects discovered in the park and city all around.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
8
A contender for the oldest out in Britain which one way or the other has been serving patrons and pilgrims since not that long after the Romans.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
This imposing old gate house has an impressive history and one of the hidden gems of this great old city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
Learn the story of our first Christian martyr from Roman times and explore one of the finest Cathedrals in Europe which was once a point of pilgrimage and important Abbey until the times of King Henry VIII.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
11
See this piece of living history from the battlefields of WW1.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
The market doesn't run every day but even when it's then, there is so much to see here.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13
Set at one end of the historic St Albans Market, this tower was built in 1403 and is the only free standing Belfry in Britain.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
14
Enjoy the vibrant City centre of St Albans with its ancient pubs crepieries., buzzing market, high end shopping and laid back vibes. 20 minutes or so by train from London but a worlds away. This is the real England that us locals enjoy so much.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Dress code is smart casual (for entrance into the Abbey Cathedral)
Tags
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Show more
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.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Your guide to the flawless travel experience
Popular Countries
Company
Get our app
