A Chronology of the City of London

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About this activity

This is your "Introduction to London" tour whether you're visiting or whether you just want a clearer picture of how the history of England shaped the City.

I will take you through the main periods and events of our history and show you something which is connected to them, from London's Roman origins, through the turbulent Middle Ages, and the monumental political and economic shifts that led to the creation of the British Empire, through to the two World Wars and the modern era.

We will be going on a loop through the Square Mile, starting and ending near Guildhall, and seeing some of the City Highlights in chronological order.

So whether you're a tourist or a resident, whether you want a crash-course in London or simply want to brush up on your history of the City while meeting new people and going on a scenic walk, this is the tour for you!

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English, French, Romanian, Spanish
Operated by: Maria the Tour Guide

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–14 years) · Youth (15–25 years) · Adults (26–69 years) · Seniors (70–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guiding. I will take you through some of the highlights of the City of London in chronological order

Not included

Not included: Bottled water: Any food or beverages, including water, that you may choose to purchases on this walk are at your own cost.

Itinerary

London's Roman Amphitheatre

10 min

See the remains of the Roman amphitheatre of Londinium and hear the story of the capital of Britannia and what life was like for the Romano-British population.
Guildhall

10 min

Learn about the Anglo-Saxons and how they shaped the governing system of today's City. Hear the story of Guildhall, the heart of the City of London, and discover its fascinating architecture and what goes on there today.
Smithfield Market

10 min

In a place that has seen some of the main events of the tumultuous history of the Middle Ages in London, discover medieval and Tudor remnants and learn about some of the most crucial events in the history of England.
Paternoster Square

5 min

One of the biggest and most beautiful squares of the City of London, right at the foot of St Paul's Cathedral. Learn about the Stuarts and the Restoration and see the last remaining gateway into the City.
St. Paul's Cathedral

10 min

The Jewel of the City. See one of the most famous cathedrals in the world and learn the secrets of its iconic dome. Learn about the Great Fire of London and how it shaped the look of the City today.
City of London

5 min

Wardrobe Place

Learn about Georgian architecture and the Financial Revolution in one of the most beautiful conservation areas of the City of London.
City of London

5 min

Old St Paul's Choir Boys' School

Discover the Victorian era and its eclectic architecture through the story of one of the most special buildings in the City, which used to be host to an institution dating back to the Middle Ages.
St Mary Aldermanbury Garden

5 min

Learn about the Blitz and its devastating effects on London through the history of a church that found a new life in the most surprising of places.
Barbican Highwalk

5 min

Wood Street

A place which is a mini-history of London in itself, ranging from remnants of Roman Londinium to our daring modern architecture. Learn about how the old and the new coexist architecturally in this unique city through one of the most spectacular examples.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Guildhall Art Gallery is located in the heart of the City of London.

An easy walk from the Bank of England and St Paul's Cathedral.

Nearest underground stations: Moorgate, St Paul's, Bank, Liverpool Street.

Nearest train stations: Cannon Street, Liverpool Street.

End point

The tour ends at a very short distance from the meeting point, on Wood Street, a short distance from Barbican and St Paul's Cathedral.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.