Private City of London Walking Tour

At a glance

Private City of London Walking Tour is a 2h 30m private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Step Into London Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $270.99 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: London Blue Badge Tourist Guide.

Quick facts

Duration

2h 30m

Group

Private tour — only your group

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Pickup

Meet at the start point

Confirmation

Confirmed within 48 hours

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Travellers

1–15 per booking

Ages

Traveller 0–120

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Options & availability

• Private Walking Tour in London

  from $263.23

  Days:

  Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat

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Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 15m

   You start your tour outside St Paul's Cathedral, London's mother church. Your guide will entertain you with stories of some of the great events that have happened there and talk about the building and architecture of Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece. You can add the additional option of a guided tour of the inside of the cathedral.

2. Stop 2 · 15m

   See the 15th century Guildhall, the ceremonial and administrative centre of the City of London. This is also the site of the largest amphitheatre in Roman Britain. You may even catch sight of one or two giants here!

3. Stop 3 · 15m

   See the home of the Lord Mayor of London, the mayor of only this district of London and hear about their ceremonial role. You will also see the Bank of England, the largest custodian of gold in the world after the New York Federal Reserve.

4. Stop 4 · 15m

   You will take a walk through the Royal Exchange. This beautiful 19th century building was occupied by the Lloyds Insurance market for nearly 150 years and now houses upmarket shops and restaurants.

5. Stop 5 · 20m

   Leadenhall Market was built on the site of a Roman basilica and forum and dates back to the 14c. You have a chance to walk through the market with its beautiful 19c building and see some of the shops and restaurants which now inhabit this space. Your guide will tell you stories about some of the characters associated with the market. You will also get a view of the unusual Lloyds of London building.

6. Stop 6 · 15m

   Here you will see Robert Hooke's Monument to the Great Fire of London of 1666 and hear all about one of the major historical events which shaped the history of the City of London.

7. Stop 7 · 10m

   You will take a walk down Eastcheap and have a chance to see some of the tiny cobbled lanes with their medieval jettied houses, giving you a real feel for medieval London. You will hear stories of how the people of medieval London lived and see the Church of St Margaret Pattens with its 200 foot spire.

8. Stop 8 · 15m

   You finish your tour at the Tower of London, London's famous former prison and royal palace and where the Crown Jewels of the British monarchy are kept and guarded. Your guide will entertain you with stories of some of the famous prisoners of the Tower. Why not enhance your experience by adding on the option of a guided tour of the inside of the Tower of London.

Meeting point

Traveller ratings

Good to know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently asked questions