London Blitz Walking Tour: Explore City of London Wartime History

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About this activity

Step back in time on this small group walking tour through London’s wartime history. Discover powerful stories of resilience as you visit iconic sites that witnessed the Blitz. Uncover how Londoners faced WWII’s challenges with unwavering determination.

With your expert guide, learn about St. Paul’s Cathedral, which survived bomb hits and became a symbol of strength. Hear about the firemen who protected it. Visit the ruins of Christ Church Greyfriars, now a peaceful garden memorial. Learn of the bombing raid on Bank Station, where dozens of civilians perished, highlighting the vulnerability of Londoners.

Explore St. Dunstan-in-the-East’s remains, now a tranquil garden, and All Hallows by the Tower, which survived and offered sanctuary. Outside the Tower, hear tales of wartime prisoners like Josef Jakobs.

Join us on this unforgettable journey through London’s past and discover how the city triumphed over its darkest days.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Urban Saunters

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English Speaking local expert guide
Included: Small Group guided tour of the City of London

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food & drink
Not included: Hotel pick-up & drop-off

Itinerary

St. Paul's Cathedral

15 min Admission not included

Start your tour at St. Paul’s Cathedral, one of the most iconic buildings of London that became a symbol of defiance during the Blitz. Hear the incredible story of how this grand cathedral, despite taking direct hits from bombers, stood tall in the sky as a beacon of hope for Londoners. Learn about the bravery of the firemen who worked tirelessly to protect it and how the cathedral’s survival became a powerful image of London’s resilience in the face of destruction.
Stop 2

15 min

Visit the ruins of Christ Church Greyfriars, a church destroyed during the Blitz but whose remnants serve as a symbol of London’s perseverance. Walk through its peaceful garden, which today serves as a memorial to those who suffered. Learn about the history of the church and how its ruins were preserved as a reminder of the war's lasting impact.
Bank Tube Station, London

15 min

Next, your tour heads to Bank Station, where on January 10, 1941, a devastating bombing raid struck the area. The station, which had been used as an air-raid shelter, was directly hit, and the explosion killed dozens of civilians seeking refuge underground. Many of the victims were workers who had gone down to the shelter to avoid the nightly bombings. This attack was one of the many during the Blitz that highlighted the vulnerability of civilian shelters and the horrors of wartime life in London. Your guide will share the story of this tragic bombing and explain how these kinds of attacks were an unfortunate reality for Londoners during the war.
St. Dunstan In The East

15 min

Visit St. Dunstan-in-the-East, a church that was severely damaged by bombing in 1941, leaving only its ruins standing. Now a tranquil garden, this site represents the devastation of the Blitz, as well as London’s ability to heal and rebuild. Learn how the church’s remains have become a symbol of the strength of the city, even after so much destruction.
All Hallows By The Tower

15 min

Stop at All Hallows by the Tower, one of the oldest churches in London, which miraculously survived the Blitz. This church was a place of refuge for many during the air raids, providing a sanctuary in the midst of destruction. Your guide will share how the church endured despite heavy bombings and became a symbol of hope and survival for the people of London.
Tower of London

15 min Admission not included

You will hear the gripping story of Josef Jakobs, the last person to be executed at the Tower. A German spy who parachuted into Britain in 1941, Jakobs was arrested and subsequently executed by firing squad. His case became one of the most infamous espionage incidents of WWII. Learn about the role of the Tower as a wartime prison for spies, enemy agents, and high-profile figures, and hear about the importance of intelligence during the war.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting point is at The National Firefighters Memorial, Carter Ln, Peter's Hill, City of London, London EC4V 5EY

The guide will be holding Urban Saunters orange sign. Nearest Tube station: Mansion House and St Paul's

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time on your voucher

End point

The meeting point is at The National Firefighters Memorial, Carter Ln, Peter's Hill, City of London, London EC4V 5EY

The guide will be holding Urban Saunters orange sign. Nearest Tube station: Mansion House and St Paul's

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time on your voucher