Private Tour
City of London Walking Tour
Overview
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This private tour takes you through the nooks and crannies and grand streets of perhaps the greatest city in the world.
Greater London might be 671 Square Miles but comparatively few people visit the City of London which is just 1 square mile. This is the original London. The London of the Romans and those who lived before them. The Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans. Money, finance, big business and science mixed with Great Fires, Plagues. poverty, crime, executions and the Blitz.
In this walk we will see almost all of it. The modern skyscrapers, the Roman ruins and everything in between. Leave the Big Bus tours behind; many of the places we go, don't even have roads. This is the real, authentic London with medieval lanes not the busy tourist sites in Westminster.
We guarantee you won't have seen this side of London because that's what even Londoners have told us.
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
All areas and surfaces 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. Paul's Cathedral
The beautiful symbol of London and masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren.
Paternoster Square
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What‘s Included
Private Walking Tour
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City of London Walking Tour
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Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We could not recommend Stephen and Ye Olde England Tours more highly.
justinjT8541JU,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did our homework before booking a tour in London. With so many options available, we were looking for something more than a checklist experience — we wanted depth, context, and someone with a truly extensive knowledge of history. That’s exactly what we found with Ye Olde England Tours and Stephen Liddell. From the start, it was clear that Stephen is exceptionally well-read and deeply knowledgeable — not just about the well-known historical milestones, but about the lesser-known stories that bring London to life. He has an incredible ability to connect the dots between centuries of history in a way that feels natural, engaging, and memorable. Over the course of the day, we toured five major London icons, but what made the experience extraordinary were the moments in between — walking through hidden alleys, pausing at unassuming street corners, and hearing stories about events that happened right where we were standing. These are the details you would never discover on your own and that elevate the entire experience from a tour to something truly immersive. Stephen is tremendously funny, thoughtful, and engaging. He reads the room beautifully, adjusts to your interests, and keeps the energy lively without ever losing the substance. The day flew by, and we walked away feeling like we had not only seen London but understood it. We could not recommend Stephen and Ye Olde England Tours more highly. If you want a London experience that is intelligent, personal, and unforgettable, this is it.
Amazing deep dive into 2000 years of history
Resort53263109045,May 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an one-of-a-kind experience. Stephen showed me through hidden gardens and courtyards that I would never have been able to find on my own. He gave an amazing overview of 2000 years of history including famous people, literary references, and ordinary life through the ages. Highly recommended.
Great tour and awesome guide
DBar97,Sep 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stephen Liddell is an amazing tour guide. We covered a ton of ground in England and learned all about the history along the way. We look forward to coming back and doing another one of his tours.
Hidden Treasure on this Amazing Tour of the City of London
tsecoadventures,Aug 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was one of the best walking tours we've ever taken! Roman walls, secret gardens, bombing sites reclaimed by nature, wonderful new buildings framed by the ancients, private odes to unsung heroes, London haunts of those who left to become American icons...these are just the few of the treasures of this magnificent, private and serene walking tour that Stephen Liddell offers in the City of London. Strongly recommended.
Best Thing in London!
stephola18,May 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Book this tour! Or any tour from this company! Stephen is one of the kindest, most genuine, and knowledgeable person you will ever meet. If you are looking for tour to see more of a London than just the big touristy highlights, this tour is for you. See things like alley ways where gravestones were built into the building! The oldest church in London and its Roman ruins crypt! Lovely gardens! And so much more. I guarantee this will be the highlight of your time in London.
Do yourself a favour.. book this tour.
Rose B,Mar 10, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Two wonderful tours with Stephan . He knows so much. Showed me many of the hidden passages in the city of London and explained how the city Developed thru the ages. Walked up the monument to the great fire of London and saw the contrast of old and new London buildings.
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