John Wesley Methodist Private Walking Tour Of London

Highlights

Reiseverlauf

1. 1

   We will visit John Wesley's chapel and grave before heading in to John Wesley's house itself.

   15 Minuten•Eintritt inbegriffen

2. 2

   John and Charles Wesley, George Whitefield and others preached here and in the ‘Moorfields’ area. Wesley organised meetings and visited converts

   thus began the Methodist Society in England.

   5 Minuten•Eintritt frei

3. 3

   Samuel Annesley, Susanna Wesley's father,

   Samuel Annesley, Susanna Wesley's father, was expelled from this ancient church in 1662.

   10 Minuten•Eintritt inbegriffen

4. 4

   John Wesley married Molly Vazeille, a widow, in 1751. Shortly before, he fell and badly sprained his foot. He was carried to the Vazeille’s home here and spent a week convalescing, nursed by Molly.

   10 Minuten•Eintritt frei

5. 5

   St. Paul's Cathedral

   In the green gardens of St Pauls, we will see the statue of John Wesley which commemorates the occasions when he preached at this magnificent Cathedral.

   10 Minuten•Eintritt nicht inbegriffen•Auf der Karte

6. 6

   John Wesley’s father, Samuel,

   John Wesley’s father, Samuel, was curate here for a year. A window of John Wesley field-preaching in Moorfields and a plaque on railings commemorates Wesleys’ evangelical conversions.

   10 Minuten•Eintritt inbegriffen

7. 7

   This beautiful 'secret' park contains a wonderful Victorian memorial to heroic self-sacrifice.

   5 Minuten•Eintritt inbegriffen

8. 8

   Royal Observatory Greenwich

   We will visit the site of John Bray’s House. A plaque marks where John and Charles Wesley lodged in 1738/9. It was here Charles was converted on 21 May 1738 and John declared ‘I believe’ at 10pm on 24 May 1738.

   5 Minuten•Eintritt nicht inbegriffen•Auf der Karte

9. 9

   The spot where 'Braveheart' was executed.

   5 Minuten•Eintritt frei

10. 10

    Royal Observatory Greenwich

    We will pass by several memorials here including that of the Peasants Revolt and the spot where Anglicans were burned at the stake.

    10 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

11. 11

    The last Anglican pulpit made available to John Wesley, who continued to preach here long after he had been blocked from other London churches.

    5 Minuten•Eintritt nicht inbegriffen

12. 12

    We will see sections of the old Roman Wall and a near 1,000 year ruin of an old hospital

    10 Minuten•Eintritt inbegriffen

13. 13

    Royal Observatory Greenwich

    Now the home of a wonderful London Orchestra, St Luke's

    Now the home of a wonderful London Orchestra, St Luke's was Consecrated in 1733 andthis church’s parish included John Wesley’s Foundery Society, who took communion here.

    5 Minuten•Eintritt nicht inbegriffen•Auf der Karte

14. 14

    This incredible old resting place for Nonconformists is the final resting place of John Wesley’s mother, Susanna who died on 30 July 1742. Others such as William Blake and Daniel Defoe lay here.

    10 Minuten•Eintritt inbegriffen

15. 15

    John Wesley

    John Wesley was educated at The Charterhouse School 1714–20 and we will visit the ancient church on site.

    15 Minuten•Eintritt inbegriffen

16. 16

    We return to the starting point where you are welcome to explore the Museum of Methodism or return with us to the nearest tube station.

    1 Stunde•Eintritt inbegriffen

Treffpunkt

We can meet you at your hotel or at the starting point which outside the Caffe Nero by the exit of St Pauls Underground Station

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

Abholung

• Abholung oder Treffen am Startpunkt
• 606 Hotels werden angefahren
• Sie können eine andere Abholadresse anfragen
• Der Veranstalter meldet sich zur Abholung

Gut zu wissen

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We have earmarked this tour as especially safe during the Coronavirus outbreak due to generally quiet places that we visit where social distancing is generally not a problem. All of our tours are private so it is just you/your family and your guide.  To make it easier and safer for all concerned we would suggest starting this tour a little later than the usual time, perhaps around 10.30-11am which allows us all to miss rush-hour. We are happy to still come to your hotel to meet you but for the moment we would suggest meeting us at the tour starting point.  This allows you to arrive by a taxi or uber rather than public transport. Please feel free to wear masks throughout or at times during the tour.  Your guide will also have a mask with them.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• Please confirm your hotel details if you'd like us o meet you there before the tour.

Stornierung und Erstattung

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.