Medieval London Walking Tour Oxford PhD Historian Guide
At a glance
Medieval London Walking Tour Oxford PhD Historian Guide is a 2h 30m private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Historic Tours of England. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $161.24 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Admission costs to all venues.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–8 per booking · adult required
- Ages
- Child 13–17 · Adult 18–99
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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Medieval London Walking Tour Oxford PhD Historian Guide
from $156.62
Pickup included
- Days:
- Tue, Thu
- Start times:
- 10:30
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
Dr Geoff, Historian and published author has a DPhil in History from The University of Oxford. His specialty is medieval England and its churches. He is an expert on England's medieval churches and England's castles, kings, queens, and wars.
You are getting an expert to walk with you throughout central London. He will bring the silent buildings to life as you learn about the incredible medieval and later history of the great city. Dr Geoff will tell you not just what happened but why it did. You will hear about why and how the churches were built. And if you know about the Da Vinci Code then you will learn about the Knights Templar and their mark on Europe and in London in the Middle Ages.
Dr Geoff has consistent 5 Star reviews on TripAdvisor which you will soon understand why.
What's included
What's included
- Admission costs to all venues
Itinerary
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Stop 1
We meet at the West end of St Paul's Cathedral near the grand stairs. This marvel was built by Sir Cristopher Wren after the Great Fire of 1666. The Fire destroyed most of medieval London but there are plenty of places that survived close by. Sir Christopher plays a role in the other buildings we will see so we need to learn about him and London before 1666. It is an 18 minute walk to St Bart's.
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Stop 2 · 10m
On our way to St Bart's Priory we will stop at the memorial to William Wallace the Scot hero who fought for Scottish independence.
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Stop 3 · 45m
The Church of St Bartholomew-the-Great is a 12th-century gem. Much of it survived not only the Great Fire of 1666 but also the Reformation, Civil War, and The Blitz of WW2. the eastern side of the church retains stunning arches, columns, and tombs. It is an early Norman church and will be valuable to compare it with the other churches we will visit built in the later medieval centuries.
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Stop 4 · 10m
We will discuss the Medieval London's walls and stop at Newgate one of London's old entry points. It later gained fame as a prison. It is where the Old Bailey (London Criminal Court) was built and still used.
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Stop 5 · 45m
If you have seen or read The Da Vinci Code then you know about the Knights Templar. These medieval monk-knights were a wealthy and mysterious Crusader force. They had great wealth and built this church in the 12th century. This too survived the Great Fire but the Victorian restorers did most of the damage! Its incredible stone vaulted ceiling survived The Blitz when bombs rained down all around it. There is a great link here to the Founding Fathers of the United States - so it should not be missed!
Meeting point
Dr Geoff will have a blue lanyard showing Historic Tours of England
End point
We end this tour in the garden at Temple Church.
Traveller ratings
5.0
5 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
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Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total duration includes the walk from the meeting point until the end point.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Medieval London Walking Tour Oxford PhD Historian Guide take?
The experience lasts about 2h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $161.24 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Admission costs to all venues.
Where does it start?
Dr Geoff will have a blue lanyard showing Historic Tours of England
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
