Private Sightseeing Walking Tour of The City Of London
This tour is an amazing way to explore the City of London, one of the two cities that make up central London. The City of London is also home to some of the UK's major financial institutions, business and banks including the UK's central banks - The Bank of England.
This 3-hour walking tour gives you the chance to learn about the Roman founding of London, its emergence as the capital of England, and later Great Britain, and how the city has changed dramatically over its 2000 year existence.
Offering you a general overview of the City of London this tour is perfect for people who want to see the 'best bits' of the city - either because their time in London is limited, or because they want to know where everything is before they head back and explore in detail.
Led by a local London guide with several years of experience, this tour is a fun and informal way to learn about the city and meet someone who calls London home.
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Private Sightseeing Walking Tour of The City Of London
What's included in Private Sightseeing Walking Tour of The City Of London
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Our first location is Trinity Square, from which we will be able to view 10 Trinity Square, the former home of the Port of London Authority (built when London was one of the world's busiest ports) and which was where the United Nations held its inaugural reception. Whilst at Trinity Square we will also view the memorial to the Merchant Navy who suffered heavy casualties during both the First and Second World Wars. The Merchant Navy was vital to Britain's survival and the memorial gives us chance to discuss the important role that the Merchant Navy played (and still play) in supplying the UK with all the goods that it loves from across the world.
Tower of LondonPass-by Only
This tour offers an overview for those tourists who want a trip around London where they can see the best bits of the city, before heading back and exploring the sites on their own in more detail. While the tour does not have time to go into the Tower of London for this reason, we will explain the unique history of this Royal Palace, place of execution, jail, and high-security jewellery box. Whilst outside 'The Tower' your guide will explain its links to London Zoo, the notorious gangsters the Kray Twins (who were some of the last people to be imprisoned here), and how the Deputy Fuhrer Rudolf Hess came to be imprisoned here during the height of the Second World War. From The Tower, we will also discuss the world-famous Tower Bridge, including its opening mechanism which has led to some interesting incidents with presidents and bus drivers alike.
St. Dunstan In The East
St Dunstan in the East is a unique public garden in the heart of the City of London. Originally a 12th-century church with a tower added in the late 17th/early 18th century by Sir Christopher Wren (the leading architect of the day) this stunning ruin is a firm favourite with local Londoners. These stunning ruins give you a chance to get some phenomenal photos as well as learning about the development (and redevelopment) of London due to fires, floods, and bombings.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The tour will start outside the Monument
End Points
- The tour will finish outside St Paul's Cathedral.
