Roman Roads to Rooftops: A Self-Guided London Walking Tour
At a glance
Roman Roads to Rooftops: A Self-Guided London Walking Tour is a 1h 30m – 2h private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by VoiceMap Audio Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $9.99 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Directions to the starting point so that when you're in the right place, the tour will start, Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 9 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h 30m – 2h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–20 per booking
- Ages
- Adult 6–99
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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Roman Roads to Rooftops: A Self-Guided London Walking Tour
from $9.99
- Days:
- Every day
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
Discover nearly 2,000 years of history on this self-guided walking tour from Liverpool Street to London Bridge, through the heart of the City of London's Square Mile. Follow the route past Roman remains, medieval churches, and striking modern skyscrapers, from the Kindertransport memorial at Liverpool Street to the Monument marking the Great Fire of 1666.
Highlights include:
* The 70,000-litre fish tank in Heron Tower, cleaned by scuba divers
* Crosby Hall, a medieval mansion now reassembled in Chelsea
* St Andrew Undershaft, where John Stow's memorial gets a new quill yearly
* Film locations spanning three decades
* Why the Cheesegrater's wedge shape reflects City planning rules
* Leadenhall Market, trading for nearly 2,000 years
* The real event behind "London Bridge Is Falling Down"
What's included
What's included
- Directions to the starting point so that when you're in the right place, the tour will start
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- The VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Not included
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
- An in-person guide
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Pass by St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate, a church first recorded in 1212 near the old city gate. Admire its historic setting on Bishopsgate. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Stop 2
Pass by Heron Tower, a 230-metre skyscraper on Bishopsgate completed in 2010, once the City's tallest building. Look up at its striking glass design. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Stop 3
Walk along St Helen's Place, laid out in 1799 on the site of a medieval priory entrance. Note the Georgian-style buildings lining the street. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Stop 4
Stroll by 30 St Mary Axe, known as the Gherkin, an iconic glass tower completed in 2003 on the former Baltic Exchange site. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Stop 5
Pass by Lloyd's of London, the historic insurance market first recorded as a coffee shop in 1682, now housed in its striking 1986 building. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Stop 6
Stroll past Leadenhall Market, a historic covered market dating to the 1300s, once a poultry and cheese market on the site of the Roman Forum. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Stop 7
Pass by The Monument, Christopher Wren's 212-foot column commemorating the Great Fire of London, with 313 steps to a viewing gallery. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Stop 8
Pass by Fishmongers' Hall, a Grade I listed guild hall on London Bridge, rebuilt in the 1830s and home to historic fishmongers' artefacts. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Stop 9
Walk along London Bridge, spanning the Thames near the site of the original Roman crossing built around AD 43, with a history stretching back centuries. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Meeting point
The tour starts at the top of the escalators opposite platform 1 of Liverpool Street station. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
End point
The tour end at number 2 London Brg, London SE1 9RA, UK.
Traveller ratings
5.0
3 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
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Good to know
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Roman Roads to Rooftops: A Self-Guided London Walking Tour take?
The experience lasts about 1h 30m – 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $9.99 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?
Directions to the starting point so that when you're in the right place, the tour will start; Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it; Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata; Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour; The VoiceMap App for Android and iOS.
Where does it start?
The tour starts at the top of the escalators opposite platform 1 of Liverpool Street station. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
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 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
