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City of London Historical Walking Tour

City of London Historical Walking Tour

We tell the origin story of the ancient City of London, how it was set apart from Westminster, and why it came to be called the envy of kings.

Through the eyes of its legends and many peoples, we chart the city’s unique history and influence, from Celtic times to the Romans, Saxons, Vikings, and Normans.

We explore how this square mile defied royal authority, which was pivotal in shaping England’s democracy and laws, including the Magna Carta. Notably, it was the birthplace of a corporation that propelled an unmatched world empire.

Our tour culminates at the end of the turbulent 17th century, marked by a great fire, plague, and revolution. Despite this backdrop, the city, with a new emblem, the dragon, rose like a phoenix, ultimately securing its longstanding rights and privileges.

Salters garden ruins

Itinerary

  • > St Alphage GardensThe source of the myths.
  • > Salters GardenThe London wall and the first Livery company.
  • > Brewers hallThe livery company that set the standard for booze!
  • > St Mary Aldermanbury GardensA place where legends Shakespeare and Churchill meet.
  • > City of CorporationA seat of power of the City of Dragons that sits on a forgotten river.
  • > GuildhallThe municipal governing body of the City of London, the historic centre of London and the location of much of the United Kingdom’s financial sector.
  • > Lawrence JewryThe official church of the City of London Corporation
  • > The Mercers’ CompanyThe Number one guild of the City of London.
  • > St Margarets ChurchAn example of a church that is linked to a livery company.
  • > Bank Of England MuseumThe museum behind one of the most influential institutions in the world.
  • > Bank of EnglandOne of the most influential institutions in the world!
  • > Royal ExchangeBuilt by a legend for legends to meet.
  • > Mansion houseHome to the Mayor of the City of London.
  • > St Mary AldermaryWe conclude with the Dragon and the legend of St George.

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