City of London Historic Walking Tour (With Rooftop Visit*)
Welcome to the “Square Mile!” This tour will take you through the oldest streets in London – from the Roman settlement 2,000 years ago - to the newest (and tallest!) buildings in all of Europe. This tour manages to squeeze two millennia worth of time into one easy-to-handle 2 and a half hour jam-packed excursion!
Our guides have been taking guests down the hidden alleyways of the City of London for over a decade and are ready to share it with you! With the perfect mix of facts, stories and humour, these tours are fun not just for adults but for children as well.
On Sundays and Mondays only, this tour will also include a trip to one of London's most beautiful rooftop gardens!
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City of London Historic Walking Tour (With Rooftop Visit*)
What's included in City of London Historic Walking Tour (With Rooftop Visit*)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
St. Clement Danes Church
Built by master architect Christopher Wren in the late 17th century, this unassuming church is now the official site of worship for the Royal Airforce. Here you will find out why this church was selected by the RAF and view the damage, left unaltered, that was done to it during the bombing campaigns in World War II.
Royal Courts of Justice
Official opened by Queen Victoria in 1882, the Royal Courts of Justice serves as the High Court and Court of Appeal for England and Wales. Designed in a beautiful Neo-gothic style, by architect George Edward Street, the building looks like a medieval palace, but holds within it over two dozen court rooms. In constant use since the Victorian era, The Royal Courts of Justice remains a pivotal institution in the UK’s legal landscape, combining historical significance with ongoing judicial functions.
Temple Bar
Did you know that there is a 2,000 year old City inside our city? This marker shows you the boundary lines into the fiscal and governmental district of the City of London. The marker you see today has been here since the 1800's, but this western boundary of the City of London has been clearly marked throughout the centuries. It is here that the King has to ask permission to enter the city (yes, really) and marks the end of the jurisdiction of the monarch and Mayor of London. Here, we will enter the City together by walking along the ancient Roman road of Fleet Street.
Inclusions
- An entertaining tour led by a London local
- Sundays and Mondays Only: Entrance to a stunning London rooftop garden
- Gratuities
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Step outside of the station exit, and your guide will be there by the black railings.
End Points
- On Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays: The tour finishes at the historic Tower of London.
- On Sundays and Mondays: The tour finishes at the incredible Garden at 120 on Fenchurch Street.
