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Expert-led London History Tour: Portrait Of A City
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Uncover the rich and tumultuous 2,000-year history of London with our expert-led walking tour, guided by a local historian. Begin your journey at the iconic Tower of London, constructed in 1078 to protect the city from invaders. Explore the significance of the Norman invasion and the city’s separation from the monarchy, delving into one of British history’s most fascinating periods. This walking tour will provide a comprehensive overview of London’s evolution from a Roman outpost to a vibrant world capital, highlighting landmarks like All Hallows-by-the-Tower, where Samuel Pepys watched the Great Fire, and the Monument, marking the fire's origin point. This immersive experience, enhanced by your guide's deep knowledge, will transform your understanding of London’s architectural and cultural development, providing a unique and personalized connection to the city's storied past. The tour includes both interior and exterior visits, with no additional tickets required.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Discover the city's development from Ancient Roman times to today
- Immerse yourself in the narrative timeline of how London
- Learn the expansion from a settlement on the banks of the Thames to a modern metropolis
- Walking tour led by a historian, we'll discuss the city's remarkable architectural development
- Get a glimpse of the global trade's importance to the city's history
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
As you traverse the medieval streets, you’ll visit sites like the Roman and medieval wall remains, St. Andrew Undershaft Church, Leadenhall Market, and, if time permits, Guildhall with its Roman amphitheater.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
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City/Town Tour at Tower of London.
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Sightseeing at St Andrew Undershaft Church.
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Sightseeing at Leadenhall Market.
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Sightseeing at Guildhall, London.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Expert guide Sightseeing opportunities
Not Included
Tips and gratuity
What to Bring
Cash Camera Sunglasses Sunscreen & Hat Bag for Essentials Passport required Comfortable clothing and footwear
Meeting & Pickup
Unnamed Road, London EC3N 2LY, UK Meeting point: You will meet your expert guide in front of the Sundial located beside Tower Hill tube station. This is a large and imposing horizontal dial in a small raised courtyard next to the station. The steps up to it are opposite the Eastern end of Trinity Square Gardens. If arriving by tube turn left out of the station and ignoring the path to your left carry on a few yards and go up the steps on your left. The green space of Trinity Square Gardens will be behind you as you climb the steps. If arriving by cab ask the driver to drop you in Trinity Square at the far side by the Tube entrance. Walk past the Tube entrance on your left, past one path on the left, and go up the stairs on your left.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
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