The Roman City of St Albans Private Tour

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Visit the Holy Well in St Albans. Visited by the martyr himself and if that's not enough, these waters revitalised an ailing and elderly Uther Pendragon before a battle. If you don't know Uther, you may know of his son, the legendary King Arthur.

   10 minutes•Admission free

2. 2

   This beautiful old park actually stands on top of the old Roman city, with the 'modern' city sat up on the hill. Impressive sections of the old Roman City Wall can still be seen.

   15 minutes•Admission free

3. 3

   See some of the remaining surviving Roman Walls.

   10 minutes•Admission free

4. 4

   See one of the finest Roman Mosaic floors in Britain, in fact anywhere!

   10 minutes•Admission free

5. 5

   This beautiful old church is 1,000 years old and is Anglo Saxon in origin. Still used today and full of history and character.

   15 minutes•Admission included

6. 6

   Explore the ruins of the old Roman Theatre and shops.

   25 minutes•Admission included

7. 7

   This museum is bursting with Roman objects discovered in the park and city all around.

   1 hour•Admission included

8. 8

   A contender for the oldest out in Britain which one way or the other has been serving patrons and pilgrims since not that long after the Romans.

   5 minutes•Admission free

9. 9

   This imposing old gate house has an impressive history and one of the hidden gems of this great old city.

   10 minutes•Admission free

10. 10

    Learn the story of our first Christian martyr from Roman times and explore one of the finest Cathedrals in Europe which was once a point of pilgrimage and important Abbey until the times of King Henry VIII.

    1h 20m•Admission included

11. 11

    See this piece of living history from the battlefields of WW1.

    5 minutes•Admission free

12. 12

    The market doesn't run every day but even when it's then, there is so much to see here.

    15 minutes•Admission free

13. 13

    Set at one end of the historic St Albans Market, this tower

    Set at one end of the historic St Albans Market, this tower was built in 1403 and is the only free standing Belfry in Britain.

    5 minutes•Admission not included

14. 14

    Enjoy the vibrant City centre of St Albans with its ancient pubs crepieries., buzzing market, high end shopping and laid back vibes. 20 minutes or so by train from London but a worlds away. This is the real England that us locals enjoy so much.

    1 hour•Admission free

Meeting point

Meeting just outside the station

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Pickup

• Pickup, or meet at the start point
• 297 hotels are served
• You can request another pickup address
• The operator contacts you to arrange pickup

Know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Dress code is smart casual (for entrance into the Abbey Cathedral)
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• • Dress code is smart casual • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Cancellation and refunds

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