Highlights of Old London Town: Walking Tour of the Square Mile
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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The oldest neighbourhood in London, the Square Mile survived both the Great Fire and the Blitz to become a global financial powerhouse today.
It's home to an iconic cathedral, soaring skyscrapers and ancient Roman remains, all packed into one square mile. And did you know that it has its own unique system of government too?
The City of London is like nowhere else in the world, and this tour is the perfect introduction. We'll wander down alleyways, stroll medieval streets, and look up at gleaming new towers. You can step back in time at London's oldest church, visit a magical movie location, and take a selfie or two in atmospheric ruins.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The remaining minutes of the tour is for the walking
We will pass by St. Paul's Cathedral but we will not go inside
What To Expect
Roman wall ofLondonium
We'll begin in the eastern end of the City to explore London's Roman origins and discover its oldest church.
Leadenhall Market
We'll wind our way through the City, taking in skyscrapers, ruined gardens and a historic market
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Highlights of Old London Town: Walking Tour of the Square Mile
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Snacks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Slow Horses, but fast knowledge of London's evolution
M6454PYpeterh,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00While i am a Slow Horses fan, this tour is as much about central London as a central player in the drama. I learnt so much about history and architecture. Susannah is a wonderful guide. Incredibly knowledgeable and I think even a 'casual' fan of the shabby crew from Slow Horses would get so much from this tour. Thank you Susannah.
A great 2 hours
colbyb958,Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Catherine was very friendly and filled with interesting info about the City of London. Really enjoyed the walk! Highly recommend.
Great tour!
amyx112,Feb 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I've learnt a lot as a Londoner! I always associated the City as a place to work and never paid much attention to its secret gardens and squares, let alone its history. It's a great tour if you wan to learn more about London as a visitor or a local!
Where Roman and Saxon ruins meet secret gardens and dragons
sarahkV4125CS,Dec 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can fully recommend this guided tour booked through Kodama Travel, which gives you a great insight into the square mile which is now the financial headquarters of London. It is full of surprises, starts off with Roman and Saxon remains, then takes you down streets where old architecture mixes with new, and suddenly you are in the grounds of a beautiful garden, which is in fact a ruined church, hidden from the view of the street - it certainly has this secret feel about it. Along the tour, which lasts 1.5 hours, you are taken through an urban experience with reference to both history, architecture, authors like Dickens and places featured in films like the 1001 Dalmatians and Harry Potter. One of my favourite bits was when our guide Suzanne showed us the Leadenhall Market, previously a poultry market right back from the 14th century, now a beautiful, covered Victorian looking arcade. Apart from the history and funny stories surrounding it, its other attraction was a beautiful lit up Christmas Tree in the middle surrounded by pillars with dragons on the top - there was a good handful of dragons, radiating strength and magnificence. A powerful image of London which also happens to have dragons on its coat of arms. It made my day, and Suzanne was a brilliant tour guide making sure the tour was fun, informative and interesting at the same time. All in all the full experience was a treat, the booking via Kodama Travel was easy and I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to know a little bit more about London and likes to be surprised too. Tips - if you go in the winter months, wrap up warmly and bring hat, scarf and gloves just in case.
Discovering the essence of the square mile
H783CTjohnb,Dec 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was really fun to do. The tour was so interesting, and we found about the hidden stories of the square mile - thankyou! I'd recommend this as a discovery tour - I never knew so much was squeezed into this small ancient part of the city.
So many Square Mile Secrets
Q3341YQlisao,Mar 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent history lesson. I learnt so much! There's so much to know about the city and Susannah tells it so well..highly recommend
London scandals brought to life!
lauranD2628CA,Dec 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Susannah brought The Scandalous Square Mile tour come to life. Helping us visualise what life was like throughout the various stages of history through her humorous stories. Showing us streets & alley ways with years of history in parts of the city one would not usually frequent. Would definitely recommend.
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