Discover nearly 2,000 years of history on this self-guided walking tour from Liverpool Street to London Bridge, through the heart of the City of London's Square Mile. Follow the route past Roman remains, medieval churches, and striking modern skyscrapers, from the Kindertransport memorial at Liverpool Street to the Monument marking the Great Fire of 1666. Highlights include: * The 70,000-litre fish tank in Heron Tower, cleaned by scuba divers * Crosby Hall, a medieval mansion now reassembled in Chelsea * St Andrew Undershaft, where John Stow's memorial gets a new quill yearly * Film locations spanning three decades * Why the Cheesegrater's wedge shape reflects City planning rules * Leadenhall Market, trading for nearly 2,000 years * The real event behind "London Bridge Is Falling Down"
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | Refund |
|---|---|
| At least 1 days before | 100% |
| Between 0 and 1 days before | 0% |
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