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The City of London
The Facts
Duration
City of London Walking Tour 2 hours
Highlights
The Monument to the Great Fire of London Lloyds Building The Bank of England
Brighter Blue Tour
Why stop there when there is so much to see within the City? You could combine this walk with a tour of St Paul’s Cathedral. As the light streams in, marvel at the dome towering overhead, discover the monuments to Admiral Horatio Nelson and the Duke of Wellington and delve deep into the crypt to the tomb of Sir Christopher Wren, the architect of St Paul’s. Your Blue Badge Guide will introduce you to the people buried here and reveal the hidden wonder of the great dome.
Duration
Brighter Blue Extension 1 hour 30 minutes approx
The City stands on Roman foundations. It has a medieval street plan, architecture that spans the ages and lofty skyscrapers. There is so much to see, touch and smell!
Touch the Roman wall. Soak up the hidden oasis of calm of the garden housed in the remains of a church designed by Sir Christopher Wren. Behold the monument to the Great Fire of London. Imbibe the atmosphere of the Victorian Leadenhall Market. Ingest doses of modern architecture with the Lloyds building and London’s “Gherkin”. Discover the weaving medieval streets.
Your Blue Badge Guide will lead the way and show you all this, plus many other hidden wonders and traditions found in the City!
"When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford." Samuel Johnson
