London's story starts in the City, a single square mile where Romans, medieval merchants, kings and rebels have all left their mark. This tour takes you through the oldest part of the capital and shows you how it grew from a small Roman settlement into one of the world's great cities.
You'll hear about the Great Fire of 1666 and how it reshaped London, along with the plague, the power struggles, and the strange traditions that still carry on today. We love the stories that don't make it into guidebooks, so expect plenty of surprises tucked down alleyways and behind modern glass buildings. The City is an unusual mix of ancient and ultra-modern, and it's the best place to see both sides of London at once.
Your guide is a local performer who knows how to tell a good story, so the tour is relaxed, funny, and easy to follow. It's a great first stop for anyone new to London.
The tour lasts around two hours and is accessible. It's tip-based, so you pay what you think it was worth at the end, by cash or card. Look out for the red umbrella.
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