City of London Walks

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Sculpture in the City
The modern City of London is not just about business. The Eastern Cluster with its many iconic contemporary buildings is also an urban sculpture park with works by world class artists. Our walk features the selection fascinating works selected for Sculpture in the City 2021/22

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.

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. Meet poets and writers who lived and worked in the City and their creations. 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!

Whilst you are in the Area

Karen and Jo are part of a team of official City of London guides leading tours at The Roman House & Bath, Billingsgate, Leadenhall Market, The Guildhall Art Gallery and a varied programme of walking tours in the City.
For all scheduled tours visit www.cityoflondonguides.com
Click here to request a tour led by Karen or Jo.