Secrets of the Square Mile - Small Group Guided Walking Tour

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About this activity

This tour is given by a qualified tour guide and historian, who also identifies as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. The guide is also used to work in this area and so knows the area extremely well!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 15 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 5 people
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: English
Operated by: Cemetery Club

Ages: Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: History

Itinerary

St. Mary Le Bow Church

5 min

The second ost expensive church to be built in the City after st Pauls Cathedral: the sound of the bells have inspired generations of Londoners, and define what it is to be a cockney. Hear about Sir Christopher Wren's novel utilisation of what was here before that provided a stable foundation for this magnificent church.
Postman's Park

10 min

A pleasant little churchyard which hides a gruesome secret, and a century ago was an oasis of calm for the workers next door.
St. Paul's Cathedral

10 min Admission not included

Sir Christopher Wren's iconic structure that is the heart of the Square Mile. Look closely at its stonework: the story of London can be seen etched into it.
Fleet Street

Passing by

Once the home of the country's publishing industry. Former publications such as The Daily Herald, Daily Express and the Daily Telegraph are now only remmebered by beautiful buildings which still line the street. Stories of victimisation, press dominance and power emanate from here!
Old Bailey

5 min

Home to infaous and legendary court cases: the Old bailey has long been an epicentre of crime and punishment. But why was there a party here most weeks?
Smithfield Market

5 min Admission not included

The magnificent structure built by the architect of Towwer Bridge for the City's meat market.