Private Tour
The Old City of London - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Go back to the very beginning of London’s two millennia history in the City on this 2.5 hr exclusive guided walking tour. Our local guide will take you on a trek through the site of a Roman settlement that became the epicenter of one of the world’s most bustling cities and financial centers.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
Guided Walking Tour
Duration 2.5 Hours
Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
What To Expect
City of London
After greeting your guide at Temple Station for 2pm, you'll follow in the footsteps of the Romans, who built the nearly 2000 year old wall still visible today. Wander through this tangle of hidden sights to stumble upon the 12th-century Temple Church, home to the Knights Templar. Fast-forward through history to discover the medieval Tower of London, home to the beefeaters. Learn about the great fire of 1666 that decimated the city at the Monument before marveling at the domed masterpiece, St. Paul’s Cathedral, rebuilt after the tragedy. You’ll see picturesque views along the Thames, the river spanned by the iconic 19th-century Tower Bridge and more modern Millennium Bridge. Your energetic guide will bring London’s long history to life as you weave through the skyscrapers that hide some of its best kept stories.
Temple Church
After meeting your guide at Temple tube station, you will visit Temple Church, the 12th century place of worship for the Knights Templar. As the Knights once had dominion over this part of London, the church was constructed as their English headquarters before the organization’s dissolution in the 14th century.
Options
Private English Tour
Private Walking Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours;Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
Private French Tour
Private Walking Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours;Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
SEMI-PRIVATE 12ppl Max English
Save money by booking a small group tour of 12 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
Private Spanish Tour
Private Walking Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours;Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Tour of the City
Melissa B,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We took this tour with Colin and it was fantastic. As it turned out, we were the only people on this tour, but we’re sure it would have been great with a larger group as well. He brought the city to life with engaging stories and we learned a lot of fascinating history. We highly recommend this tour and Colin as a guide.
Just the thing for the curious traveler
kathrinec950,
Dec 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ellie is a top notch guide. She speaks from a deep knowledge of the area, including personal historic research and anecdotes rather than a monotone, rehearsed script. She’s relaxed, pleasant, and keeps the volume of her tour to a respectful level. She’s the kind of person I’d have a coffee with anytime, anywhere.
Great tour and wonderful tour guide
Next13,
Nov 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stephanie was super knowledgeable and provided a new perspective of London. She answered all of our questions and gave us new insights. She showed us a side of London that would be invisible to most tourists. I highly recommend the tour and Stephanie as a tour guide
Great walking tour experience!
A5615ZWchrisw,
Nov 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I had a great time during our walking tour experience. The tour guide Wesley was extremely knowledgeable and was great to listen to while guiding us. Don't suggest going on a Sunday like we did as a lot of places were not open, although we did have the tour to our selves which was nice.
The Old City of London
ANAMA-Madrid,
Nov 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful walk in the City of London. We learned a lot and enjoy the walk. I felt I was with a friend, a friend showing us the city. Excellent!
Old London history came alive on a walk with Ellie!
David V,
May 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ellie did a wonderful job of keeping us entertained and informed at the same time. She has a natural charisma that is contagious and an energy to match. We so enjoyed all the tips and inside knowledge she had to offer.
Excellent walk for history enthusiasts
LisaM Trvlr,
Apr 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00London city history fans, this tour is for you! We were on this tour in late March and thoroughly enjoyed the walk (which is more walking than many other London walks) with our fantastic guide, Becky. She introduced us to historic parts of the old city such as the Temple area and the guildhall and showed us many things we may not have seen on our own or doing a self guided walk including the oldest pub in London and the Temple Church (not open on weekends). If you’ve seen all the sights in Westminster, try this walk. It was extremely enjoyable and informative.
Take the Old City London Walking Tour
stephanietV5639VV,
Jul 13, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was amazing. Becky, our tour guide, was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Old City London. We learned so much about the city we could not have learned on our own. Highly recommend.
A great way to roam around Rome!
elana byrne,
Aug 1, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ekaterina was an excellent host with lots of interesting facts and insights about the city. The afternoon felt like so much more than seeing the big ticket tourist attractions as we got a feel for the real Rome (and tried the best local pizza and gelato!). When she met us with a spare umbrella/poncho after a surprise rain shower, we knew we were in good hands! A definite highlight of our trip!
Old city of London walking tour
Peter A,
Jul 6, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kathy was an excellent, very knowledgeable guide. A great overview of the “city of London” part of London. Would highly recommend
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