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Secret Gardens of the City of London Private Tour

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London, England

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Overview

This private walking tour takes us to many hidden, silent, sacred and secret gardens and ruins in the City of London. Even Londoners don't know about most of these sites and that is why they are such wonderful and historic places. Beautiful old gothic church yard gardens, each a peaceful, historic oasis in busy London.

What's Included

  • Private tour
  • Tour escort/host
  • Hotel pickup
  • Transportation to/from attractions
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Meeting and Pickup

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We can meet you at any Central London hotel (not just those listed) and then go by tube to the starting point at St Pauls.

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Paternoster Square
Newgate Street, London EC1M 8AD, UK

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

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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

What To Expect

Whittington Park

This secret garden is dedicated to one of the most famous Lord Mayors of London who amongst other things built the nearby church.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Dunstan In The East

Visit the most beautiful ruin in the old City of London.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

All Hallows By The Tower

See the oldest archway in London and walk on an old Roman pavement (sidewalk) many feet beneath modern London.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St Olave's Church

This historic church and garden has been through Great Fires, Plagues, World Wars and as such as some incredible history.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Garden at 120

Visit London's newest sky garden which offers a fantastic view of where we have been and where we will be going. The garden has a capacity of 207 people so it is possible that on rare occasions we cannot get in. So far so good though!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St Mary Aldermanbury Garden

This little garden has strong associations to William Shakespeare and even Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Lawrence Jewry

This little space in the heart of the old Jewish district of London and almost entirely rebuilt after WW2.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Churchyard of St John Zachary

This sunken garden has a history both ancient and the merely old.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Church of St. Bartholomew the Great

This well hidden garden is also a plague pit!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Christchurch Greyfriars Church Garden

See the memorial garden to The Blitz and WW2.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Postman's Park

Visit this beautiful but rarely visited park with its touching memorial to everyday heroes.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Guildhall

Right in the middle of London we will stand on top of the old Roman amphitheatre
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • We have earmarked this tour as especially safe during the Coronavirus outbreak due to generally quiet places that we visit where social distancing is generally not a problem. All of our tours are private so it is just you/your family and your guide.  To make it easier and safer for all concerned we would suggest starting this tour a little later than the usual time, perhaps around 10.30-11am which allows us all to miss rush-hour. We are happy to still come to your hotel to meet you but for the moment we would suggest meeting us at the tour starting point.  This allows you to arrive by a taxi or uber rather than public transport. Please feel free to wear masks throughout or at times during the tour.  Your guide will also have a mask with them.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Secret Gardens of the City of London Private 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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Average 4.90 out of 5 stars based on 39 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

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  • Private tour
  • Tour escort/host
  • Hotel pickup
  • Professional guide
  • Local guide
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • We have earmarked this tour as especially safe during the Coronavirus outbreak due to generally quiet places that we visit where social distancing is generally not a problem. All of our tours are private so it is just you/your family and your guide.  To make it easier and safer for all concerned we would suggest starting this tour a little later than the usual time, perhaps around 10.30-11am which allows us all to miss rush-hour. We are happy to still come to your hotel to meet you but for the moment we would suggest meeting us at the tour starting point.  This allows you to arrive by a taxi or uber rather than public transport. Please feel free to wear masks throughout or at times during the tour.  Your guide will also have a mask with them.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Dress code is smart casual

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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).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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