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Private Tour: Ultimate History of London with Local Expert

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Overview

Let's take a journey to the times of eras crossing and see the traces of the cultures long gone around you. The Roman Wall, the statue of Emperor Trajan, and the Tower of London can serve as examples.

Imagine you are Samuel Pepys walking down the London streets. Hear amazing stories of London's history. Take a stroll through the Seething Lane to find the diaries of this outstanding person.

You will visit St Dunstan's, a building, which was restored after the London's Great Fire, Guildhall that is located right beside the Roman amphitheater, and St Paul's Cathedral, the highlight of the city!

Head to York Water Gate and discover what’s left from the 17th-century palace.

• Stroll through the most significant historical sights of London
• An engaging guide knows how to liven up even the most uncomfortable weather with the London history insights.
• Get a deep dive into the most interesting facts of the capital.
• Put yourself in the shoes of Romans or the Great Fire witnesses.

What's Included

  • Iconic places for photoshoot
  • Must see and off the beaten path
  • Multiple start times available
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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London EC3N 4DJ
UK

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End point

Watergate Walk
London WC2N 6DU, UK

What To Expect

Tower Hill Memorial

Get to know the roots of the word “London” while exploring the Tower Hill SunDial. The memorial commemorates the sea soldiers who gave their lives during both world wars and have no grave but the sea. The two wars brought horrible devastation and resulted in the broken lives of millions of people. Continue your tour with the Sundial by Edwin Russel and Lorne McKean. Apart from telling the time, it tells the history of the capital and its transport. Starting from the Roman city of Londinium in 43 AD up to the Thames Barrier construction from 1972 to 1982.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trinity House

Take a look at the Roman Wall and the Emperor Trajan statue, and find out how the Romans laid the cornerstone of the city. Take a stroll to the north to find the Trinity House, where the General Lighthouse Authority is located. As you walking east, you will find a Roman wall, which was built between the 2nd and 3rd centuries. Once the biggest construction in Roman Britain it is definitely a witness of the times long gone. Take a picture with the Statue of Trajan made in the 12th century and installed there in 1980.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Seething Lane Garden

Enjoy the Samuel Pepys’s bust, be amazed by St Olave’s Church, and go through the pages of Samuel Pepys’s diary. Known also as Pepys Garden, the park invites you to brush up the diary of the navy administrator and Member of Parliament Samuel Pepys, who fixed his eyewitnesses of the Great Plague of London, the Great Fire, and the Second Dutch War.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Dunstan in the East

This site will load up your travel palette with a mystical mood when you hear about the Blitz of WWII, get to the Wren Church, and discover the Hidden Coronation Tree planted in 1937. Wander around the site of a ruined church built in circa 1100 and bombed out in the Blitz in 1941. Once devastated place now will show you a beautiful city park. Trees growing through the building will definitely immerse you in the mood of thinking about history as intertwined vines.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Monument to the Great Fire of London

Immerse yourself to the times of the Great Fire visiting a memorial tablet by the Thomas Farriner’s Bakery, which was a starting point of the fire. The Monument was designed by Sir Christopher Wren, and constructed in 1671-1677, commemorating the Great Fire of London near the spot, where it started. Here you hear the story about how medieval London went down in flames, leaving about 80,000 inhabitants without their homes.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Guildhall

Your enthusiastic guide will lead you to the medieval Guildhall, which houses most of the City’s administration units. Get to know the building, which has been a London powerhouse since the 12th century. Feel the atmosphere of the heart of the city, admiring the Gothic grandeur of the Guildhall, and enjoy a new portion of interesting stories, which will feed your mind and impress you.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Paul's Cathedral

Be awed by this majestic cathedral and be captivated by the history of its survival in the Blitz. A unique Anglican cathedral constructed in 1679 is one of the most famous sights of London. Being an architectural masterpiece, it also offers you an adventure of the historical events it witnessed. You will have an unforgettable experience of exploring the second-largest church building in the United Kingdom.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

York Watergate

Finish your historical trip with the relics of York House, a former palace, and hear the story about how the Victorians managed to rescue the city. This is a finishing touch of your historic tour by London. The Watergate marks the original course of the Thames before the Embankment was constructed in the 19th century. Hear the fascinating story about the former palace. The York House Watergate allows you to imagine, how far the bank of the Thames was back then.
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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
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour: Ultimate History of London with Local Expert?

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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour: Ultimate History of London with Local Expert?
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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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Iconic places for photoshoot.
  • Must see and off the beaten path.
  • Multiple start times available.
  • All Fees and Taxes.
  • Customizable itinerary.
  • Private walking tour.
  • Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour.
  • Friendly local guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
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Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

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If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private Tour: Ultimate History of London with Local Expert is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour: Ultimate History of London with Local Expert will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Iconic places for photoshoot
  • Must see and off the beaten path
  • Multiple start times available
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Customizable itinerary
  • Private walking tour
  • Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
  • Friendly local guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).

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