Fashion History Walking Tour in London
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
It's not all bowler hats and briefcases in London's financial district. The Square Mile is the oldest neighbourhood in London, and on this tour we'll discover how fashion has shaped its history.
Led by a former fashion journalist, this walking tour traces the story of fashion in the City of London, from the must-have Roman hoodie to the king who invented modern menswear.
We'll stroll through the City's most prestigious shopping areas, wander down its historic alleyways, and strike a pose at an iconic shoot location as we uncover its secret roots in the rag trade.
The tour ends at The Royal Exchange, London's oldest shopping mall – perfect if you're in the mood for some retail therapy afterwards.
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‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Snacks
What To Expect
Barbican Highwalk
We'll begin in and around the Barbican Estate, exploring the history of the fashion industry in the neighbourhood
St. Paul's Cathedral
The area around St. Paul's Cathedral is rich in fashion history
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Fashion History Walking Tour in London
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A fabulous and fun walking tour
ABaum10,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Suzy is so insightful and a fountain of knowledge. She told us so much we didn’t know and it felt di personalised too. She made the tour fun and we can’t wait to book another one soon…
Fashion walk and talk
EllenMorris,
Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very interesting, informative walk and talk. Questions were welcomed. Highly recommend Susannah who spanned literally 1000s of years of fashion in London
Fashion is King!
Kevin B,
Apr 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This ended up being my favorite tour that we took while visiting London. I enjoyed learning how much fashion influenced not only the people of London but also the city itself. I would highly recommend taking this tour. Our guide was so knowledgeable and I learned so much about London through the lens of fashion.
Delightful
jacobjN4093CZ,
Mar 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We learned so much about fashion in London. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Would definitely recommend this one.
Fashion in the City
Sunshine45551768298,
Feb 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fascinating insights into aspects of the City I didn’t know. Our guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable and charming.
Informative and entertaining.
Fiona F,
Nov 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I joined the fashion walking tour with friends. We had a wonderful morning learning about the many connections between the City of London and the fashion industry, going back millennia. Susannah was a brilliant and incredibly well informed guide, she encouraged to discuss and learn from each other and kept us thoroughly entertained and informed the whole way. I would not hesitate to recommend this or any of her tours.
brilliant morning in the City of London
stuartmC9571AF,
Oct 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing time in the City which, although I thought I knew well, Suzy managed to tell and show me things which were previously unknown to me. She did so with élan and humour and it was sheer pleasure to be in her company for the morning. I cannot recommend her highly enough, and look forward to doing another tour with her in the upcoming months.
Informative & helpful
H9871CBnathanb,
Aug 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was a excellent help, in understanding London better as a fashion place in the past history & I left better understanding the city of London overall. Would recommend anyone who wants to learn about London's significance in history to do the tour.
A new look at the City
faithl923,
Sep 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fascinating tour with a completely new to me focus on how the City worked as a shopping and manufacturing centre for clothes from Roman times. Susannah was an engaging and informative guide.
Surprising how much I didn’t know!
Sue492,
Sep 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Susannah was an excellent guide. Fascinating tour. Easy pace. Definitely worth the price. Will look for more Secret Square Mile Tours Have lived in London for 50 years and all of the tour was news to me! 5 star.
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