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Powerhouse London - Private Walking Tour

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4 hours (approx.)
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Overview

From the omnipotent Roman Empire to our modern world society, London has been and still is a magnet for the mighty and the maker.
Your guide will take you back 2000 years and explore with you, why the Roman Empire chose ‘Londinium’ as their stronghold of their Western border.
Take a stroll through the ‘Priory in the Wild West’ and find out how, where and why the power of the commoners, lords and clergy played ball for the last 800 years.
Learn why the City of London is a power in its own right and how it happened that the East India Company once held more power than the Empress of India.
Discover the Temple, the centre of law and order and learn about the role that the kings and queens of England played in this game of power.
This tour is not suitable for children under 16.

What's Included

  • Great Photo Stops
  • Professional Private Guide
  • Food and Drink
  • TFL transport fees [Oyster card or day ticket for Zone 1-2] (no more than 14 pounds)
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

London SW1A 0AA
UK

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Gracechurch Street
London EC3V 1LT, UK

The tour ends at the magnificent market, for you to have a drink with the local businessmen. The market lies right next to Monument Station.

What To Expect

Parliament Square

Find out why we have two Houses of Parliament and why they are placed right next to the mightiest Abby of England. Learn all about more hidden buildings within the very square from which Great Britain has been ruled for the last 800 years.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lambeth Bridge

Enjoy one of the most charming views on the Thames. Find out why the headquarter of espionage can be seen in broad daylight and let us show you the real power behind the MI5
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lambeth Bridge

See where the most powerful man of the English Church has built his ‘modest’ palace and find out why even the king of England is kneeling to him.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Whitehall

Learn all about the palace that is no more and how its remaining parts are, until today, showcasing the administration, firepower and everlasting traditions of an empire.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Banqueting House

Hear the story of a king who was convicted of treason and executed - and why this was even legal.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Mall

Walk with us down the street, where kings and queens celebrated their greatest triumphs and mourned their closest members. Find out why every single building on this street is a force in itself.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pall Mall

We are moving on to the power of the people - or should we say: the gentlemen? This is where you will find most of the London Gentlemen Only Clubs - and believe it or not, even here some things actually do change.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Buckingham Palace

To this day it is the official residence of the King. But who built it and why?
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple Church

Walk with us through the secret world of the Templar and hear all about the church that had sent a king ‘outre mer’.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Courts of Justice

Take a walk through the square where law and order is ever present and listen to the beautiful story of a business concern that went to war with the Empress of India.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fleet Street (Pass By)

Here you will learn why in London the pen is mightier than the sword and how it happened, that all those powerful newspapers would have been found in one street only.
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Guildhall Art Gallery

Hear all about the very first power that shaped this city. Listen to the story of the Roman invaders and how one woman was able to entirely change the future of Londinium in just one day.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Royal Exchange

There is no power without money. The City of London remains until today, the worldwide epicentre of trade and money. Walk with us through the streets of the London guilds, the empire's most powerful merchant-barons.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Leadenhall Market

We end our tour in the stunning market, where the 'suits' enjoy their after-work lunch or the one or the other drink.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Powerhouse London – Private Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Food and Drink
  • TFL transport fees [Oyster card or day ticket for Zone 1-2] (no more than 14 pounds)
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).

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