Ancient Hidden Gems in the City of London
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
This walk takes in some of the City of London’s most impressive ancient ruins, from Roman times to medieval through to carefully preserved testaments of the WWII Blitz; some moving memorials; an open space which hosted some of the country’s most dramatic and pivotal scenes; and finally one of its most treasured churches – a survivor of many disasters and upheavals in its 900-year history. Throughout the walk the contrast between the City’s modern glass and steel structures and these almost hidden centuries-old remains will fascinate.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
St. Alphage London Wall
View medieval church remains and part of the ancient London wall originally built by the Romans
View surviving tower of St Alban's built by Sir Christopher Wren in contrast with surrounding modern architecture by Norman Foster, Lord Rogers and Terry Farrell
What‘s Included
Guided tour
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Ancient Hidden Gems in the City of London
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fascinating roam around Roman London
casperdoggy,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fascinating two hours. Viv knitted together the City's Roman highlights with an interesting narrative - she is clearly an expert on both the Romans in London and much more.
Travelling through time in with Viv
beniaminoc221,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Viv is an outstanding tour guide in Greenwich. She is incredibly knowledgeable, with a wealth of information that goes far beyond the average guide. Friendly and clearly passionate about the area, she brings Greenwich to life. Living locally, she knows the place deeply and shares insights you won’t find elsewhere.
Really enjoyable and insightful. Fully recommend.
epN614AB,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyable, insightful, and engaging tour. Great energy, genuine enthusiasm for the material, good detailed knowledge, and good attention to the group. (We were composing our theoretical pub quiz questions along the way. Whose what is buried where?!) Thank you. Recommended.
A thoroughly enjoyable tour
342janettec,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fascinating walk around the City of London. Viv’s depth of knowledge and passion for her subject really shone through. The whole experience was engaging and informative. Highly recommended!
Engaging and entertaining tour of the City hidden history.
austinc527,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent walking tour delivered with expertise and humour. Well worth doing if your visiting the City or even if you work there!
Fantastic tour full of hidden gems!
Tim C LND,Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Viv's tour around the city of London was brilliant. She is incredibly knowledgeable and really brought to life the different overlapping layers of history all around the area. We've lived in London for more than fifteen years and walked around the area a lot, but she was still able to show us many things we'd never noticed before, tell us about their history and weave it into the broader history of the area. Strongly recommend anyone with an interest in the history of the city to take one of Viv's tours!
Exceptional value for money.
HeatherB956,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Viv's guided walk through the City's Ancient Hidden Gems was an absolute delight. We loved every minute and highly recommend this! Despite a wet morning in London with an 8 year old in tow, this walk kept us all thoroughly entertained. From the remains of Roman walls to the William Wallace memorial and fascinating stories of historic churches, it was was a brilliant mix of education adventure and just enough mystery to keep us hooked. A perfect way to turn a soggy day into a memorable one. Thanks Viv, for a brilliant adventure through the ages.
Highy recommended!
judeh549,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Viv has great knowledge of the City of London and her passion for the stories and history really shows. I enjoyed walking with her and learning new things!
Must do to discover more of London
Ilaria R,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Viv was one of the best guides I’ve ever had and even though I’ve never really been much of a history ultra fan the tour was really really interesting and kept me engaged the whole time. I’ve been living in London for 7 years and I still can’t believe all the hidden gems that Viv showed us all in places where I had already been. I would definitely recommend both tourists and locals to give this tour a go.
Excellent tour!!!
Alex C,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour. Viv is an excellent storyteller and guide, she kept my attention the whole time and even added a few extra stops. I learned lots about the history of London and couldn’t believe that I’ve passed by so many times without knowing the meaning of the landmarks. Would definitely recommend to anyone curious to know more about London.
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