Literary Tour: Explore London's Iconic Writers

Explore the literary sights of the City of London on a customizable walking tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Discover the works of famous writers from Chaucer to JK Rowling and immerse yourself in the rich literary history of the city.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • John Wilkes Statue - First stop includes: We explore the life of Wilkes, Journalism, The City of London and how Wilkes changed things. We also listen to Jeremy Paxman on this subject.
  • Dr. Johnson’s House - We explore the life of Johnson, Boswell and Hodge the cat.
    We look at his contribution to the English dictionary and how he helped create…
What's Included
  • Expert local guide
  • Historic insights and intriguing stories
  • Picturesque landscapes and photo opportunities
  • Visit to iconic landmarks including the Eiffel Tower
  • Authentic local cuisine tasting
  • Comfortable transportation with air conditioning
  • Small group experience for a more personal tour
  • Interactive and engaging activities
  • All entrance…
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Join us on an exhilarating guided journey through the city’s notable literary sites, conducted by a Literature graduate from Cambridge University who is also a London City Guide. We’re going to explore the legacies of numerous authors from Chaucer to J.K Rowling, alongside Wordsworth, Dickens, and Shakespeare. There will be ample opportunities to recite excerpts and participate during this literary walk.

Location
City of London Information Centre
Saint Paul's Churchyard
near Carter Lane
Cancellation Policy

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

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Michellekl4043by
Apr 7, 2025
Tour and history of the City of London - Sam guided us on a fab trip around the city of London. We loved his enthusiasm and off courts his superb knowledge. I would highly recommend taking one his many tours which I plan to do next time round.
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396clayk
Mar 31, 2025
Great guide to London - Sam was terrific--filled with interesting information that you don't get from the guide books, and extremely engaging. We'd definitely take another tour with him.
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Amandacb966uz
Mar 29, 2025
Excellent tour of Roman London - Sam took my class on a tour of the Roman sites of London. He was so knowledgeable and such an interesting guide! I asked a lot of random questions about London and he always was able to answer (and took us on a fun detour to a Harry Potter site I asked about :-)! I was very impressed and had such a wonderful time!
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855eleanorl
Mar 23, 2025
Sam L Jacobs City of London Walking Architectural Toue - Sam Jacob's tour was excellent from beginning to end. it both started and finished puctually and the two hours went unbelievably quickly. Sam is extremely personable, professionable and entertaining. He invited questions from the group and welcomed our contributions. I could not fault this tour and would urge anyone interested in London to take one his tours, you won't regret it.
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Lindenparkside
Mar 23, 2025
Great London Architecture walk - Sam has such an incredible depth of knowledge. A wonderful informative Sunday morning at the Circle square London Architecture walk
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Michaelbb1812ua
Mar 23, 2025
Top tour today! - A great architecture tour of the City of London today; Sam is London’s best guide! Very interesting and engaging from Roman times
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Reeflover2022
Mar 20, 2025
Wonderful guide! - Sam is a wonderful guide - I learned heaps about Roman tracings as we wandered around the city. The big surprise was the Mithraeum, the Mithras Temple. Extraordinary. Thoroughly enjoyable Sam, thanks again.
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L5594eqclairep
Mar 14, 2025
Secrets and Symbols - City of London - A great tour yesterday by Sam. Having worked in the City, it was great to find new places and new facts. Sam was an engaging guide and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend you do any of his walks.
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Phoebee778
Mar 14, 2025
An insight into the city - Really enjoyed this walking tour with Sam. I learnt lots of interesting things about the history of London and Sam was great at answering any questions we had throughout the walk. Would 100% recommend!
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Stuartl348
Mar 14, 2025
Fantastic - highly recommended! - Fantastic. We had a great time, Sam is fun and knowledgeable! The tour was very interesting, Sam was on hand to answer our questions and provide lots of insight.
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From $188 (Per Group)
up to 10 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).