--- title: Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower of London lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 21 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 329 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 8 of 92 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/medieval-history-walking-tour-from-the-tower-of-london/ --- # Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower of London **Guidekin's take:** Walk from the Tower of London across Tower Bridge and along the Thames, tracing the area's past with a historian guide. Guided commentary is included; the route uses time-limited stops as you pass the sights. 4.97 from 329 reviews at €21 per person for 2h. ## Overview This wonderful walking tour along London's River Thames gets you up close with some of London's oldest sights (as well as some of its newest) with an expert historian guide! From the 11th-Century Tower of London, we’ll take you across the iconic Tower Bridge and along the banks of the Thames, to step back in time and discover London’s forgotten history – from the ancient Romans to the modern day! Hear the secrets of this amazing place and of the river itself, as we pass sights both famous and obscure - from the 15th-Century Southwark Cathedral and 12th-Century Winchester Palace, the ancient Borough Market, Shakespeare’s Globe, the Millennium Bridge, and the majestic St. Paul’s Cathedral to name but a few. Be captivated by your guide's in-depth knowledge, marvel at the sights, and hear the stories of those who walked here centuries ago! Passing world-famous landmarks that only a few other tours visit, this unique walking tour is an unmissable experience for your next trip to London. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your expert guide outside the… - Starts 14:00: one departure a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €7: ages 5 to 12 ## Key facts - Price: from €21 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 329 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: London : Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower ## What's included - Expert Guide ## Itinerary 1. **Tower of London** (10m) - Pass by the infamous Tower of London, and learn of its 900+ year history, from the time of William the Conqueror to the modern day! Originally built in 1078, The Tower is one of history's most infamous and notorious buildings, and has been the scene for countless historical... 2. **Tower Bridge** (10m) - Cross The Thames on the iconic Tower Bridge, and learn how it was built! 3. **HMS Belfast** (10m) - See the famous WW2 battleship, that saw action in various conflicts and took part in the D-Day landings! 4. **London Bridge** (10m) - Learn the history of London Bridge from its beginnings in the year 43AD, through medieval times and the 1212 Great Fire of Southwark, the English Civil War of the 1640s, and up to the modern day! 5. **Borough Market** (10m) - Pass the 900 year-old Borough Market, beneath early Victorian railway arches and through the oldest food market in the world. 6. **Southwark Anglican Cathedral** (10m) - Southwark Cathedral has stood exactly as you'll see it since 1420, although a site of worship has existed here since the year 606. Numerous historical figures now lie at rest inside the building, and the cathedral was used, in the 1550s, as a site for countless heresy trials... 7. **Golden Hinde** (10m) - Standing at St. Mary Overie dock, learn of Sir Francis Drake's famous 1577 round-the-world voyage, and the controversies that surrounded it! 8. **Winchester Palace** (10m) - See the ruins of the 12-century Winchester palace, originally one of medieval London's most important and spectacular buildings. It played host to various Kings and Queens in centuries gone, stood in the centre of the notorious 'Liberty of the Clink', and features the... 9. **Shakespeare's Globe Theatre** (10m) - Painstakingly rebuilt after a cannon-related fire in 1613, the beautiful Shakespeare's Globe Theatre stands immediately by the banks of the Thames, directly opposite St. Paul's Cathedral, and is like stepping back in time to 16th-century London! 10. **Thames River** (10m) - Learn of the 30-million-year history of the Thames, and of the horrors and unpleasantness that took place here between the 11th century and Victorian times! 11. **Millennium Bridge** (10m) - Cross The Thames once more on London's famous Millennium Bridge and marvel at fantastic views along the river on your way to St. Paul's! 12. **St. Paul's Cathedral** (10m) - The masterpiece of legendary British architect Sir Christopher Wren, St. Paul's cathedral is one of the most spectacular buildings in the world, and has stood majestically atop Ludgate Hill since the 1670s. It is an unrivalled display of 17th-century architecture, and, with a... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet your expert guide outside the western exit of Tower Hill tube station, near Trinity Square, The Citizen M Hotel, and the 'Tower Hill Tram' burger van. Your guide will be holding a flagpole with a Union Jack flag flying from it. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJYRsYAUwDdkgRWD9yGC0gqek ## Good to know - 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 will only stop by on each itinerary for the allotted time. ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #8 of 92** | €21 | 2h | 4.97 (329) | shared | | [The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour](/uk/london/tours/the-great-british-rock-and-roll-walking-tour/?format=md) | €38 | 2h | 4.99 (2069) | shared | | [London Sightseeing Walking Tour with 30+ sights](/uk/london/tours/london-sightseeing-walking-tour-with-30-sights/?format=md) | €23 | 5h | 4.97 (865) | shared | | [Drag Queen Disco Diva Tour - Silent Disco Walking Tour](/uk/london/tours/drag-queen-disco-diva-tour-silent-disco-walking-tour/?format=md) | €45 | 1h 30m | 4.98 (428) | shared | Ranked #8 of 92 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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