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Fleet Street Uncovered. Ink, Intrigue and Infamy Small Group Tour

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Step off the busy pavement and into nearly two thousand years of history on this intimate small-group walking tour of Fleet Street and its hidden lanes—one of London’s most layered and influential areas. Following the route of a Roman road beside the now-lost River Fleet, the walk reveals how a muddy riverside track became a centre of religion, law, literature, power, scandal, and the press. Beyond famous names like Dickens, Dr Johnson, and the legend of Sweeney Todd, you’ll uncover forgotten alleys, secret courtyards, and Wren churches hiding remarkable stories. Hear how monks, lawyers, printers, journalists, rebels, plague, fire, and execution shaped this landscape, and why Fleet Street’s influence far exceeds its size. A tour about layers—Roman to modern—power and protest, truth and myth, and the human stories hiding in plain sight. Designed for curious travellers, this very small-group experience offers time to look closer, and see Fleet Street as you never have before.

Highlights

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      Reiseverlauf

      1. Starting your Fleet Street journey at the impressive Royal Courts of Justice right at the end of The Strand and immediately as Fleet Street begins.

        10 MinutenEintritt frei

      2. Entering the Inns of Court right off Fleet Street, you step in to a completely different and hidden world that most tourists miss. Here we will explore links to Charles Dickens and William Shakespeare

        15 MinutenEintritt frei

      3. Temple Church

        A Church with a history stretching back to 1185. The Home of The Knights Templar and a setting in The Da Vinci Code.

        10 MinutenEintritt nicht inbegriffenAuf der Karte

      4. Royal Observatory Greenwich

        For over 300 years this small store has been the Flagship of Twinnings Tea.

        Vorbeifahrt ohne HaltEintritt freiAuf der Karte

      5. A Church full of History with links to Charles Dickens, Sweeny Todd and the old Giants of London striking the Bells.

        10 MinutenEintritt frei

      6. Royal Observatory Greenwich

        One of the most famous pubs in London and the whole of England. Drinking spot of Charles Dickens, Arthur Conan Doyle, Mark Twain, Benjamin Franklin, & The Hellfire Club!

        10 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

      7. The home of Dr Samuel Johnson. Formidable figure in English Language and Literature, and Author of the first proper comprehensive study of the English language.

        5 MinutenEintritt nicht inbegriffen

      8. 2000 Years of History to be discovered in this Church. Here we will peel back the layers of London history, right back to The Romans.

        15 MinutenEintritt frei

      9. The Old Roman City Limits at Ludgate.

        Vorbeifahrt ohne HaltEintritt frei

      10. St. Paul's Cathedral

        Famous the world over, and a masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren. Technically the East Minster and a Stones throw from the Oldest parts of London.

        10 MinutenEintritt nicht inbegriffenAuf der Karte

      11. A Church with a History stretching back hundreds of years on London's oldest road. This is a charming spot to grab a Coffee in a working Church.

        10 MinutenEintritt frei

      12. Right in the Heart of The City of London. This area

        Right in the Heart of The City of London. This area is where London started. You are in the oldest part of London and where the Roman's settled and built Londinium.

        15 MinutenEintritt frei

      Treffpunkt

      Outside Temple Underground station by the base of the steps

      Die Karte zeigt London. Der genaue Treffpunkt ist die Adresse oben.Größere Karte öffnen

      Abholung

      • Alle treffen sich am Startpunkt

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      • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
      • Service animals allowed
      • Public transportation options are available nearby
      • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
      • Contact before booking if you have serious health issues or mobility problems.
      • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
      • One per booking

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