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Secret Old London Guided Walking Tour

4.9 Excellent 142 reviews
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1h 30m
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Walk past old churches, pubs and Tudor architecture on a route linking London's plague, execution and martyr memorial sites. A professional guide leads the walk; children must be accompanied by an adult. 4.89 from 142 reviews at €24 per person for 1h 30m.

From the guide

Walking through the most ancient part of London, you'll discover the remains of historic churches, gorgeous old pubs, and Tudor architecture.

These quiet streets have witnessed some of the most extraordinary and bloody moments in British history, from the Blitz, the Great Fire, Plague and Executions.

See the memorials to Protestant Martyrs burnt alive by Bloody Mary Tudor; find out how William Wallace met his end, and locate London's most significant Black Death cemetery.

But its not all blood and guts, as we will pass through the most gorgeous Tudor gateway in the City, explore alleyways barely touched in 400 years and see the church used in Four Weddings and a Funeral.

You'll be taken within the shell of a church destroyed in the Blitz, and be led into the park which displays the most touching memorial to self sacrifice you could possibly imagine.

The walk lasts 1.5 hours and will leave a lasting impression of a different side to London's extraordinary history.

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 13:30, 14:00
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 13:30, 14:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

Professional guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Itinerary

WIlliam Wallace Memorial Stop 1
See the place where Braveheart met his grisly end.
5 min
Church Of St. Bartholomew The Great Stop 2
Walk through through the churchyard of this impressive medieval site where Four Weddings and a Funeral was filmed.
5 min
Postman's Park Stop 3
Spend time at one of the most touching memorials in London.
10 min
Guildhall Stop 4
Visit the gorgeous hidden gem in the City of London and locate the site of the long lost Roman Ampitheatre.
5 min
Smithfield Market Stop 5
Pass through the market used in London for over 800 years
5 min

Departure & Return

Start point

We meet outside Barbican underground station. Please note if the station is closed then you can walk to the meeting point from St Paul's Cathedral underground station. Your guide will be carrying a Fun London Tours flag.

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End point

We finish the tour at the extraordinary Guildhall, which is located five minutes from St Paul's Cathedral.

Additional Information

  • 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
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation Policy

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

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