The Roman City of St Albans Private Tour

At a glance

The Roman City of St Albans Private Tour is a 6h private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Ye Olde England Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 8 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $372.61 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide, Private tour.

Quick facts

Duration

6h

Group

Private tour — only your group

Languages

English

Pickup

Hotel pickup or meet at the start point

Confirmation

Confirmed within 48 hours

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Travellers

1–4 per booking

Ages

Adult 15–99

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Options & availability

• The Roman City of St Albans Private Tour

  from $256.65

  Pickup included

  Days:

  Every day

  Start times:

  08:30

  Check availability →

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

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 10m

   Visit the Holy Well in St Albans. Visited by the martyr himself and if that's not enough, these waters revitalised an ailing and elderly Uther Pendragon before a battle. If you don't know Uther, you may know of his son, the legendary King Arthur.

2. Stop 2 · 15m

   This beautiful old park actually stands on top of the old Roman city, with the 'modern' city sat up on the hill. Impressive sections of the old Roman City Wall can still be seen.

3. Stop 3 · 10m

   See some of the remaining surviving Roman Walls.

4. Stop 4 · 10m

   See one of the finest Roman Mosaic floors in Britain, in fact anywhere!

5. Stop 5 · 15m

   This beautiful old church is 1,000 years old and is Anglo Saxon in origin. Still used today and full of history and character.

6. Stop 6 · 25m

   Explore the ruins of the old Roman Theatre and shops.

7. Stop 7 · 1h

   This museum is bursting with Roman objects discovered in the park and city all around.

8. Stop 8 · 5m

   A contender for the oldest out in Britain which one way or the other has been serving patrons and pilgrims since not that long after the Romans.

9. Stop 9 · 10m

   This imposing old gate house has an impressive history and one of the hidden gems of this great old city.

10. Stop 10 · 1h 20m

    Learn the story of our first Christian martyr from Roman times and explore one of the finest Cathedrals in Europe which was once a point of pilgrimage and important Abbey until the times of King Henry VIII.

11. Stop 11 · 5m

    See this piece of living history from the battlefields of WW1.

12. Stop 12 · 15m

    The market doesn't run every day but even when it's then, there is so much to see here.

13. Stop 13 · 5m

    Set at one end of the historic St Albans Market, this tower was built in 1403 and is the only free standing Belfry in Britain.

14. Stop 14 · 1h

    Enjoy the vibrant City centre of St Albans with its ancient pubs crepieries., buzzing market, high end shopping and laid back vibes. 20 minutes or so by train from London but a worlds away. This is the real England that us locals enjoy so much.

Meeting point

End point

Traveller ratings

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Dress code is smart casual (for entrance into the Abbey Cathedral)

Cancellation policy

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

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