John Wesley Methodist Private Walking Tour Of London

In evidenza

Itinerario

1. 1

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

   15 minuti•Ingresso incluso

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 minuti•Ingresso gratuito

3. 3

   Samuel Annesley, Susanna Wesley's father,

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

   10 minuti•Ingresso incluso

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 minuti•Ingresso gratuito

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 minuti•Ingresso non incluso•Vedi sulla mappa

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 minuti•Ingresso incluso

7. 7

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

   5 minuti•Ingresso incluso

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 minuti•Ingresso non incluso•Vedi sulla mappa

9. 9

   The spot where 'Braveheart' was executed.

   5 minuti•Ingresso gratuito

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 minuti•Ingresso gratuito•Vedi sulla mappa

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 minuti•Ingresso non incluso

12. 12

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

    10 minuti•Ingresso incluso

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 minuti•Ingresso non incluso•Vedi sulla mappa

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 minuti•Ingresso incluso

15. 15

    John Wesley

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

    15 minuti•Ingresso incluso

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 ora•Ingresso incluso

Punto d'incontro

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

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Prelievo

• Prelievo o incontro al punto di partenza
• 606 hotel serviti
• Puoi richiedere un altro indirizzo
• L'operatore ti contatta per il prelievo

Da sapere prima di partire

• 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.

Cancellazione e rimborso

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