Roman Roads to Rooftops: A Self-Guided London Walking Tour

Points forts

Itinéraire

1. 1

   Royal Observatory Greenwich

   Pass by St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate, a church first recorded in 1212 near the old city gate. Admire its historic setting on Bishopsgate. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

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2. 2

   Royal Observatory Greenwich

   Pass by Heron Tower, a 230-metre skyscraper on Bishopsgate completed in 2010, once the City's tallest building. Look up at its striking glass design. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

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3. 3

   Royal Observatory Greenwich

   Walk along St Helen's Place, laid out in 1799 on the site of a medieval priory entrance. Note the Georgian-style buildings lining the street. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

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4. 4

   Royal Observatory Greenwich

   Stroll by 30 St Mary Axe, known as the Gherkin, an iconic glass tower completed in 2003 on the former Baltic Exchange site. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

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5. 5

   Pass by Lloyd's of London, the historic insurance market first recorded as a coffee shop in 1682, now housed in its striking 1986 building. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

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6. 6

   Leadenhall Market

   Stroll past Leadenhall Market, a historic covered market dating to the 1300s, once a poultry and cheese market on the site of the Roman Forum. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

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7. 7

   Monument to the Great Fire of London

   Pass by The Monument, Christopher Wren's 212-foot column commemorating the Great Fire of London, with 313 steps to a viewing gallery. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

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8. 8

   Pass by Fishmongers' Hall, a Grade I listed guild hall on London Bridge, rebuilt in the 1830s and home to historic fishmongers' artefacts. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

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9. 9

   Royal Observatory Greenwich

   Walk along London Bridge, spanning the Thames near the site of the original Roman crossing built around AD 43, with a history stretching back centuries. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

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Point de rendez-vous

The tour starts at the top of the escalators opposite platform 1 of Liverpool Street station. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

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Prise en charge

• Rendez-vous au point de départ pour tous

À savoir avant de partir

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
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Annulation et remboursement

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