by walklondonadming | Mar 6, 2020 | Walking tours
Taking in some of the oldest pubs in London, this three-hour walk along the former docklands to the east of Tower Bridge, was at one time an area frequented by pirates and smugglers. All the pubs are full of character and ambiance, have a story to tell, and have...
by walklondonadming | Mar 6, 2020 | Walking tours
In the early hours of Sunday 2 September 1666 a fire broke out in a bakery. Fuelled by the closely packed wooden buildings and strong winds, it became The Great Fire of London, which four days later when it was finally extinguished, had destroyed about 75% of the city...
by walklondonadming | Aug 7, 2019 | Walking tours
Ideally suited to the first time visitor, this guided tour is mainly conducted on foot but also using public transport, (iconic red bus, tube train or black taxi) to provide you with a good overview of the city. This is a light-hearted tour which is also packed with...
by walklondonadming | Aug 7, 2019 | Walking tours
Similar to the Whistle-stop tour except this includes inside guided visits to any TWO of the sites listed below, most commonly Westminster Abbey and The Tower of London. Westminster Abbey Tower of London St Paul’s Cathedral British Museum National Gallery Changing of...
by walklondonadming | Aug 7, 2019 | Walking tours
Before visiting the Tower we will visit the most complete section of the old Roman Wall, constructed about 1900 years ago, where its also possible to see the original street level of Londondinium at the time, The Tower of London is a large castle begun in the 11th...
by walklondonadming | Aug 7, 2019 | Walking tours
We begin this guided tour by visiting the gothic masterpiece Westminster Abbey (about 90 minutes – not Sundays), the site of every king and queen’s coronation since 1066, and where most of the royal weddings and funerals take place. It is also the place where...