Jewish Square Mile History Walking Tour in London

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Jewish people first arrived in London in 1068, at the invitation of William the Conqueror. On this walking tour, we'll explore the hidden heritage of the Jewish community in the City of London, from the original Jewish quarter in the heart of the Square Mile right up to the present day.

This walk is in partnership with The Jewish Square Mile , a project to reveal and celebrate the history of the Jewish Cemetery and the Jewish people who lived in medieval London.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

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

What To Expect

Barbican Centre

We'll begin by exploring the site of the medieval Jewish cemetery

Admission Not Applicable

The Royal Exchange

We'll walk through the heart of the City to pay tribute to some of its most famous Jewish characters

Admission Not Applicable

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Jewish Square Mile History Walking Tour in London

Reviews

4.73

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Original entertaining and educational
Barbara B,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A fascinating history of Jews in London beginning with William the Conqueror. Lots of good info presented in an entertaining way. Thx Ian for a meaningful and wonderful afternoon .
Engaging and informative history of Jewish life in the heart of the City of London
Paullincolnprint,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Jewish Square Mile walking tour around the City of London is an excellent experience. Hugely informative and engaging, it reveals a history of Jewish life at the heart of London dating back to the 11th century. Starting with the cemetery located beneath the Barbican Estate - and recently celebrated with the Jewish Square Mile exhibition - it looks at Jewish political and work life as well as key neighbourhoods within the 'Square Mile', many not generally associated with the Jewish Community. It also outlines a series of migrations including the important history which led to the creation of Bevis Marks Synagogue, a place with the most enduring Jewish community in the UK. The tour ends at the Kindertransport memorial in Hope Square at Liverpool Street Station marking a place of refuge for many children arriving in the UK just before the outbreak of war. Highly recommended.
Amazing tour of City of London
C3368MEspencerl,
Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Incredibly informative friendly and well organized tour. Answered all questions and engaged with us on a personal level. Incredible information as place based connection to the early Jewish communities of London and with a message that these histories need to be better understood and acknowledged. Thank you so much for our favourite London walking tour
Incredible Tour! Highly recommend
haylz2025,
Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was so enlightening! I am so grateful to learn about the hidden history of Jewish London. The work of the Jewish Square Mile is deeply important and I am very grateful for their commitment to memorializing the role of Jewish people in London throughout history.
Little clues bring back Jewish life in the city of London
laureldalia,
Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Excellent guide, very knowledgeable and willing to answer all our questions. The tour in a 21st century city of office blocks required some imagination to picture how the Jews lived many generations and centuries ago. A thoroughly enjoyable and worthwhile tour.
A splendid Sunday afternoon
solicitorjeremy,
Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thoroughly enjoyed this walking tour. Despite living in London for over 40 years we saw sights and heard stories that were totally new to us. We thought we knew the city well . Clearly not . Our guide Susanna was excellent and despite the tour schedule of 1.5 hours she went over and beyond and we ended up spending over 2.5 hours in her splendid company A really lovely way to spend a sunny Sunday afternoon
Interesting two hours
RobertS S,
Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
Guide is excellent but there is not really that much too see. Essentially, a history lesson not a great deal that’s current; for example , no admission to synagogue.
Medieval Jewish cemetary
bernardhC7497YD,
Jun 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sussanah was an outstanding guide and showed a side to London which is not as well known as it should be. The Medieval Jewish cemetary shows the deep routes of the Jewish community in London. Keep up the good work. Bernard herman
Wonderful experience of hidden centuries to millennia of Jewish history!
Sarah P,
Jun 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great guide, bring water and a hat if sunny! Almost two hours, nice leisurely pace. Susannah was an excellent well informed guide
Great tour of the little-known history of Jewish people in London
francismT106OA,
Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a really interesting and informative tour. Susannah was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about this niche history. It paired very well with the Fiddler On The Roof performance but also related to European History as a whole. I highly recommend this tour. Thankyou Susannah!