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Roman Ruins to Blitz Bombings: A Walking Tour of London's Fiery History

5.0 · 207 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ London Operated by Historic London Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
11:00, 14:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Walk through the City of London with a guide, linking surviving Roman ruins, fire and wartime destruction with stories of the Tower of London's past.

The guided walk is included, but gratuities are excluded. 4.99 from 207 reviews at €24 per person for 2h.

In our comparison: #9 of 92 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €24 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Tour
  • Gratuities

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Reviews

5.0
207 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 207 of 207

Star breakdown of all 207 ratings

5 stars
205 · 99%
4 stars
2 · 1%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers value the engaging history and overlooked city details, though some find the walking pace brisk.

Praised

  • Clear historical explanations with humour and memorable stories
  • Overlooked ruins, alleys and details that even regular London visitors had missed
  • A broad view of London's history from Roman remains to wartime sites
  • Helpful answers to questions and suggestions for places to revisit

Complaints

  • Some find the walking pace brisk, while others describe it as comfortable

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (20 May 2023 to 19 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Meet outside Tower Hill Station exit by the steps leading up to the sundial. Please arrive five minutes early as the tour will start on time. If you aren't able to make the tour or you'll be late please message me on +44 7783 401 129 so that I know whether to send you our live location on WhatsApp. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
11:00, 14:00 on Thu, Sat; scheduled through September 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
Outside Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese pub on Fleet Street, not far from Blackfriars Station
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Historic London Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Accessibility

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Age 13+ minimum age to join

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

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Ranked #9 of 92 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €17 to €717, median €31; typical length 2h. 11 of 92 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 92 Walking Tours

From €24 per adult