Historic London City Walking Tour

London, Scotland
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Explore the historic City of London, visit the borough of Southwark and discover over 2000 years of British history on one of the best London walking tours.

As you pass through the City of London you'll discover the history of St Paul’s Cathedral, walk across the iconic Tower Bridge and get up close of the Tower of London to learn about Beefeaters, Ravens and the Crown Jewels!

You’ll also stand in the centre of financial power at the Bank of England, discover the trading history of the Royal Exchange and the Lord Mayor's home at Mansion House.

Along the way you'll visit the beautiful Leadenhall Market and learn the true story of the Great Fire of London at Monument before visiting the borough of Southwark and additional stops including the famous London Bridge, Borough Market, the HMS Belfast warship and the UK's tallest building - The Shard!

The City of London is the most historic part of London and no other tour will make you more appreciative of London's fascinating history.

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Itinerary
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Pass By: St. Paul's Cathedral, St Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD England

Discover the history of St Paul's Cathedral and learn about it's importance in London's fascinating history whilst getting great photographs.

Pass By: Mansion House of City of London, Walbrook, London EC4N 8BH England

Learn about Mansion House, the Lord Mayors Show and the significance of the building in London's esteemed history.

Pass By: Bank of England, London, UK

See the Bank of England and discover the history behind the building and it's famous 'Gold Vault'

Pass By: Royal Exchange Building London, Threadneddle St Mansion House, London England

See the Royal Exchange and learn about it's importance in the history of British trade and how it has developed into a desirable shopping and fashion destination. Plus discover it's use in Royal Family life!

Stop At: Leadenhall Market, Gracechurch Street, London EC3V 1LR England

See this beautiful 700 year old market and discover it's architectural significance and its links to Harry Potter!

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: The Monument to the Great Fire of London, Monument St., London EC3R 8AH England

See the Monument statue and discover the story behind one of London's most horrific events in the Great Fire of London.

Stop At: Tower Bridge Road, London SE1 2UP England

See across the famous Tower Bridge and discover why and how it was built, what makes it unique and why the number 78 bus tried to jump across it!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Tower of London, London EC3N 4AB England

Finish at the Tower of London and discover why it was built, the important roles it has played in British life and learn about its famous Beefeaters, Ravens and the Crown Jewels.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: City Hall, 110 The Queen's Walk, London SE1 2AA England

See the £43 million masterpiece of London's City Hall

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: The Shard 32 London Bridge Street, London SE1 9SG England

See the UK's tallest building - The Shard!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: HMS Belfast, The Queen's Walk, London SE1 2JH England

See this historic Naval ship and discover the incredible stories behind the battles as it represented Britain during war times.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: London Bridge, London SE1 9DD England

Walk across the famous London Bridge, get a great photo opportunity of Tower Bridge and find out where the rhyme 'London Bridge is falling down' came from!

Stop At: Borough Market, 8 Southwark Street, London SE1 1TL England

Learn about the history of one of London's oldest markets.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions

  • Guided tour of the City of London with additional bonus stops

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • Attraction Entrance Fees

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for those with walking difficulties or those who require frequent rest stops
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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