Ancient London: Guided Tour through Historic Churches and Tudor Architecture

Uncover the secrets of ancient London on a guided tour through historic churches, Tudor architecture, and significant landmarks. Explore the city’s bloody history and discover hidden gems along the way.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • WIlliam Wallace Memorial - See the place where Braveheart met his grisly end.
  • Church of St. Bartholomew the Great - Walk through through the churchyard of this impressive medieval site where Four Weddings and a Funeral was filmed.
  • Postman’s Park - Spend time at one of the most touching memorials in London.
  • Guildhall - Visit the…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

As you traverse the oldest district of London, you’ll encounter remnants of historical churches, beautiful ancient pubs, and Tudor-style buildings. The tranquil lanes of this area carry traces of the most profound and violent episodes in England’s history, including the Blitz, the Great Fire, the Plague, and numerous executions. Visit the commemorations…

Location
Barbican
Aldersgate Street
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jackie_s
Apr 29, 2025
Interesting tour of some... - Interesting tour of some areas I had never seen in London with a very engaging guide, whose name was Paul!
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David_g
Apr 28, 2025
..A wonderful tour of the backstreets and hidden places of London - ..A gem found in every corner, from centuries old architectural details to secluded, quiet areas. This was a tour that was well worthwhile for us .. a great way to spend part of an afternoon.
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Jonathanoo4501go
Apr 17, 2025
A great experience - The tour was super: we learnt such a lot about the very city that we’ve always lived in. Our guide was interesting and knowledgeable 😊
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Jackbarrow4648
Mar 15, 2025
Amazing ldn walking tour - Tour was amazing! Have done lots of walking tours but this one was one of the best. Perfect length of time and really really great guide! He knew his stuff so well. Thank you Jess!
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Nadia
Mar 8, 2025
An Enchanting Exploration of Secret Old London - Our walking tour with Jesse was a fantastic experience! His deep knowledge and passion brought the hidden gems of London to life. We discovered unique spots and heard fascinating stories. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to see a different side of London!
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Sophy_b
Feb 23, 2025
Absolutely Fantastic (Guide - Paul) - Our guide Paul was so engaging, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. The tour was such fun and we learnt so much. It took us to a really lovely and historic part of London and gave me a new appreciation for the area and the history it holds. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anybody.
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Clare_s
Jan 19, 2025
London’s lesser-known gs - A gentle walking tour through some of London’s lesser known historical gems, from the Romans to the Blitz
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Michael_c
Jan 19, 2025
Some interesting facts - If it's cold, wrap up warm 😀. Nice tour and experience. Timings were pretty spot on. Very informative and well worth a visit.
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Rosalind_d
Mar 1, 2025
Shady walk - Weather permitting! Too cold today and the Guide would not move to the sunny spots. Listen to the group.
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Thomas_d
Feb 2, 2025
Informative tour with an... - Informative tour with an entertaining guide. Good range of history covered and places visited. Value for money.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).