London: Roman Ruins to Blitz Bombings Historical Tour Guided Walking Tour
ID: GYG414490-751710
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Join a guided walking tour of the City of London district to travel through 2000 years of history, meeting Romans, kings, Charles Dickens, Anne Boleyn's ghost, and Queen Boudica.
Travel across the City of London, the capital's ancient heart, on a walking tour accompanied by a guide. Learn about the City's founding 2000 years ago as you walk past the Tower of London, the Bank of England, the Monument to the Great Fire of London, and the historic Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese pub.
Begin your tour of the financial-historic district of the City of London outside Tower Hill Station. See where you can still see Roman ruins to this day, its survival through fire and war, the Tower of London's bloody past, and the City's oldest pub.
Tracing the city's history, discover the easiest way to tunnel into the Bank of England's vaults as you travel through years of history, meeting Romans, kings, Charles Dickens, Anne Boleyn's ghost, and Queen Boudica (and hear how she's connected to Harry Potter.)
As the tour comes to an end, bid farewell to your guide near Blackfriars Station.
Highlights
- Journey back in time while strolling the historical alleys of the City of London
- Visit the the oldest pub in London city, tucked away down a side street
- Discover where you can still see Roman ruins in the ancient heart of London
- Learn the easiest way to tunnel into the Bank of England's vaults
- Find out about the sinister and bloody past of the Tower of London
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The total walking distance is about 2.5 miles
Arrive at the exit of Tower Hill Station and spot your guide standing at the base of the steps leading up to the sundial. They will be holding a sign with the local partner's name on it.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
