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Thomas Cromwell’s Wolf Hall Tudor London Walking Tour

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Step back in time to one of the most infamous periods of history. We’ll follow in the footsteps of Thomas Cromwell and the streets and lanes that he’d have known so well. We will see some of the places where Thomas Cromwell worked. Right in the middle of the City are the remains of what were his incredible City of London estate. We will see some of the surviving remnants of Tudor London. We’ll visit places relating to Sir Thomas More, King Henry VIII , Catherine of Aragon and much more. This is a great tour to see parts of London no-one else sees. There’ll be no other tourists around! Join us as we explore the beating heart of the oldest districts in the City and connect with Tudor London. As huge fans of Thomas Cromwell, Tudor history and Wolf Hall, we just knew we had to create this tour. Thomas Cromwell’s Tudor London Walking Tour isn’t just for fans of Wolf Hall. It’s also for anyone with an interest in Thomas Cromwell, the Tudors and of course King Henry VIII too.

In evidenza

    Cosa è incluso

    • Private Tour Guide

    Non incluso

    • Tube tickets to and from your hotel

    Itinerario

    1. This is one of the most prominent tudor facades in London.

      The original building from 1585 was once the wool staple, where wool was weighed and taxed. It survived the great fire of London, was refaced in the 17th century and restored in the 19th and 20th centuries. The hall was damaged by bombing in 1944.

      5 minutiIngresso non incluso

    2. Thomas Cromwell

      Thomas Cromwell was elected as a member of Gray's Inn which was and is a lawyers guild and would have been familiar with the paths, gardens and buildings of Gray's Inn. Sometimes closed at weekends.

      10 minutiIngresso gratuito

    3. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      Step inside the lovely Gray's Inn Chapel which though built for the members of the Inn is open to worship and respectful visitors.

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    4. Home of specialist dealers in fine English silver, antiques and objets d'art, housed in underground vaults.

      5 minutiIngresso non incluso

    5. Lincolns Inn

      Lincolns Inn is a beautiful and equally prestigious establishment as Greys Inn and on weekdays we might take a peek inside, ( Can be closed at weekends ).

      10 minutiIngresso gratuito

    6. Now a private library building for the prestigious Kings College, this was once a place where Thomas Cromwell had an office.

      5 minutiIngresso non incluso

    7. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      We will pass through another famous and beautiful legal district in London, much used as filming locations and as settings in many great literary works. ( Can be closed at weekends.)

      10 minutiIngresso gratuitoVedi sulla mappa

    8. Temple Church

      See the beautiful Temple Church (from the outside) more recently famous for its role in the Da Vinci Code but with a history going back 800 years.

      Si passa senza fermarsiIngresso gratuitoVedi sulla mappa

    9. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      Once the location of a famed Tudor theatre.

      2 minutiIngresso gratuitoVedi sulla mappa

    10. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      From here the plans for the divorce of King Henry VIII and Queen Katherine of Aragon were hatched.

      5 minutiIngresso gratuitoVedi sulla mappa

    11. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      See what small ruins remain of Blackfriars, one of many abbeys and priors that were seized and closed down by King Henry VIII. Whitefriars is nearby too and we will visit that also.

      5 minutiIngresso gratuitoVedi sulla mappa

    12. St. Paul's Cathedral

      From a short distance away we will marvel at the beautiful symbol of the City of London, St Pauls Cathedral which arose from the ashes of the Great Fire and narrowly escaped destruction in The Blitz.

      2 minutiIngresso non inclusoVedi sulla mappa

    13. Learn the story of the Golden Boy and the Great Fire of London.

      5 minutiIngresso gratuito

    14. One of many memorials here. See where William 'Braveheart' Wallace met his end.

      2 minutiIngresso gratuito

    15. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      Remembering one of the greatest moments in medieval history, the Peasants Revolt.

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    16. See this wonderful old Tudor looking gatehouse and learn about its remarkable history.

      5 minutiIngresso non incluso

    17. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      Stand on the spot where Protestant bishops

      Stand on the spot where Protestant bishops were burned to death at the stake by Queen Mary in Tudor times.

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    18. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      Thomas Cromwell had a more personal involvement with the dissolution of this once great old building than some others. Now left as a memorial garden having been bombed out in WW2.

      5 minutiIngresso gratuitoVedi sulla mappa

    19. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      This old street in the heart of the City of London

      This old street in the heart of the City of London is where Sir Thomas More was born who of course met an unfortunate end at Tower Hill.

      2 minutiIngresso gratuitoVedi sulla mappa

    20. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      Once an Augustin Friary, following its dissolution. The entire sprawling estate became the person domain of Thomas Cromwell (one of many) and his main residence in the City of London.

      10 minutiIngresso gratuitoVedi sulla mappa

    21. Now the gorgeous home of the esteemed Drapers Livery Company, this building is one of the few reminders of the home of Thomas Cromwell.

      5 minutiIngresso non incluso

    22. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      Once the church for the friars, it is a place that Thomas Cromwell would have known intimately and then as now a quiet refuge from the bustling financial centre of the City.

      10 minutiIngresso gratuitoVedi sulla mappa

    23. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      Now the largest parish church in the City of London, before the Reformation this was a Nunnery and sits atop suspected Roman or Saxon foundations.

      3 minutiIngresso non inclusoVedi sulla mappa

    24. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      This famous old road is now utterly transformed but we will pass through it. On the south side near the Walkie-Talkie building was once another home of Thomas Cromwell

      5 minutiIngresso gratuitoVedi sulla mappa

    25. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      In Wolf Hall, King Henry VIII mentioned how upon meeting Anne of Cleves that he felt he might be marrying the Cornhill Maypole. Here it is next to the famed Cheesegrater building.

      5 minutiIngresso gratuitoVedi sulla mappa

    26. We will pass by this lovely and truly ancient church, a favourite of Charles Dickens and where the famous diarist, Samuel Pepys is buried. He lived across the road during the time of the Great Plague and Great Fire of London

      5 minutiIngresso non incluso

    27. We finish the tour outside the Tower of London at Traitors Gate, the infamous entry point to the Tower for those likely never to leave again.

      5 minutiIngresso non incluso

    28. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      One of the most famous election spots in British history. See the memorial at the very spot where Thomas Cromwell, Thomas More and countless others were put to death in Tudor times and indeed other periods in history.

      5 minutiIngresso gratuitoVedi sulla mappa

    Punto d'incontro

    For the 5 hour tour, your guide will meet you just outside Lambeth North Underground Station and will have all ready given you their contact number the day before the tour.

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    Prelievo

    • Prelievo o incontro al punto di partenza
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    • L'operatore ti contatta per il prelievo

    Rientro

    • The tour ends at the infamous Traitors Gate with just a very short walk to Tower Hill Tube station, riverside pier. Alternatively why not explore the Tower of London, Thomas Cromwell is buried inside.

    Da sapere prima di partire

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Cancellazione e rimborso

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

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