City of London Walks

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The Beard and The Bard
One walk. Two great writers. Discover Dickens and Shakespeare in the City of London. Find out about a great playhouse, well known to Shakespeare; pass by the site of his home nearby and meet the men who preserved his words for posterity. Dickens was very familiar with the City of London, and it features in a good deal of his writing. We will find the place where a young Dickens got lost and met some giants, the home of his first love and find the iconic building that didn’t quite measure up to expectations.

The Only Way is Up - City of London Architecture walk.
The City is the most ancient part of London but it is also home to some of the capital's newest and most exciting contemporary architecture. From a 17th century column and to an award winning 21st century building you will hear about the development of the City through its architecture.

Onwards and Upwards - Another City of London Architecture Walk
With a focus on the Eastern Cluster, home to the City's iconic tall buildings this walk explores innovative 21st architecture and some gems from the recent and not so recent past.

Londinium - Walk the Roman City
It's easy to overlook the remains of the Roman City amongst the Wren churches and 21st century headline grabbing skyscrapers but this walk will bring the original city to life with views of its walls, fort, amphitheatre and the Temple of Mithras.

2000 Years of History in 90 Minutes
Explore the City of London from its Roman origins right up to today. This walk includes some of the most famous of the City's landmarks as well a s less well known, but equally fascinating, places. Wander through gardens and tiny alleyways and see some of the City's hidden history.

A Most Lamentable Fire
In 1666 The Great Fire of London led to the destruction of 80% of the buildings within the old City walls.
Starting where the fire's most famous chronicler, Samuel Pepys, lived and worked this walk follows the course of the fire from its outbreak in Pudding Lane to its terrifying climax at St Paul's Cathedral.

City on Canvas
A guided walk and a an art gallery tour in one! Visit key locations in the City of London and then see how they have been interpreted on canvas by artists through the centuries in the works of art on display at the The Guildhall Art Gallery.

Literary Greats
Explore the streets, alleyways and churches of the City and their links to literature. From the author of some of the most erotic love poetry in the English language, who became Dean of St Paul’s, to a Nobel prize winner who worked in one of the City’s banks. Shakespeare and his fellow actors await you in a churchyard and the Man with the Twisted lip lurks close to Charles Dickens. Great for Book Groups!

A City of London Watery Walk
Follow the River Thames as it flows alongside the City of London from Blackfriars to Tower Bridge.
As well as providing some stunning iconic views, this riverside walk encompasses many aspects of the City's history through a wide range of landmarks including wharves, churches, livery halls and bridges. Watch out for the points where the "lost" rivers of the Fleet and Walbrook and find out how work on London's new Super Sewer is progressing. Don't forget to bring your camera!

The Story of Leadenhall Market
Explore this stunningly beautiful Victorian market building and discover the story of the site from Roman times to the present day via its medieval links to London's most famous Lord Mayor, a nineteenth celebrity goose and Harry Potter.

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Karen and Jo are part of a team of official City of London guides who can lead tours at The Roman House & Bath, The Guildhall, The Guildhall Art Gallery and the Old Bailey.
Contact us to find out more.