Private City of London Guided Walking Tour
At a glance
Private City of London Guided Walking Tour is a 2h 40m – 3h 20m private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Local Historian London Tours. Prices start from $47.42 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: A guided walking tour. Opportunities to sit down at a few pubs on the way where you can buy a drink.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 12 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h 40m – 3h 20m
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–10 per booking
- Ages
- Youth 14–20 · Adult 21–99
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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Private City of London Guided Walking Tour
from $46.06
- Days:
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Start times:
- 13:00
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
The tour is a meandering journey through the ancient City of London where we walk from west to east and see the most important sites along the way including St. Paul's Cathedral, the Guildhall and the Bank of England.
You are led by an experienced history teacher who is ready to answer your questions along the way.
The route has been chosen to include interesting features, hidden alleyways and more obscure historical details such as the burial place of John Adams who married Pocahontas and several old pubs.
You are collected outside Blackfriars station which is on the District Line of London Underground and dropped off at Monument station which is also on the District Line of London Underground, so it is easy to arrive to the tour and leave.
What's included
What's included
- A guided walking tour. Opportunities to sit down at a few pubs on the way where you can buy a drink
Not included
- TIp
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 15m
We gather at the station meeting point and look at a curious historic pub called The Blackfriars. We then walk from here to our first site.
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Stop 2 · 10m
We pass this beautiful church in the City. The church has some historic features which will be pointed out as we wind our way through passageways.
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Stop 3 · 30m
Some architecture is pointed before we enter London's oldest pub Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese which is a location for Charles Dicken's 'A Tale of Two Cities'.
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Stop 4 · 10m
We walk to the viaduct on the boundary between London and Westminster and take in the view.
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Stop 5 · 15m
We visit this medieval church which survived the Great Fire and see the grave of John Smith who was the leader of the Virginia Colony and helped found the first English settlement in North America, Jamestown, in 1607. He was also Pocahontas's boyfriend for a while...
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Stop 6 · 15m
We pass the Central Criminal Court otherwise known as the Old Bailey where world famous trials have taken place.
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Stop 7 · 20m
We pass the Temple Bar and then see the glorious St. Paul's Cathedral. There will be lots of opportunities to take photos of the outside of the building and discuss historic details.
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Stop 8 · 15m
We walk to the centre of the ancient government of the City and see the Guildhall. The location of Roman buildings is discussed. Many chances for photos.
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Stop 9 · 10m
We walk to the centre of the finance district and see the outside of the Mansion House (the home of the Lord Mayor), the Bank of England and the Royal Exchange where Royal Proclamations are made.
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Stop 10 · 10m
We walk through a maze of alleys close to the Bank of England
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Stop 11 · 15m
We take in the view at the Sky Garden.
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Stop 12 · 10m
We pass the famous Monument marking the spot where the Great Fire of London began in 1666. After this our tour is complete.
Meeting point
Outside the main entrance of Blackfriars Station (which can be reached on the District Line of London Underground as well as mainline railways) on Queen Victoria Street.
End point
The tour ends at Monument Station (which is on the District Line of London Underground).
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- You need to be fit enough to be able to walk for a couple of miles
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Private City of London Guided Walking Tour take?
The experience lasts about 2h 40m – 3h 20m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $47.42 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?
A guided walking tour. Opportunities to sit down at a few pubs on the way where you can buy a drink.
Where does it start?
Outside the main entrance of Blackfriars Station (which can be reached on the District Line of London Underground as well as mainline railways) on Queen Victoria Street.
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.
