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London: Historic City Walking Tour(& Rooftop Garden Access*)

★ 4.8 · 54 reviews From $49 Operated by Tours by Foot · Bookable on GetYourGuide
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London’s oldest quarter is also its most surprising. In three hours, this walking tour traces the City of London from its Roman beginnings to the gold vaults of the Bank of England and the sharp glass peak of The Shard. I like the way it links famous sights with smaller stops, including Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese and Dr Johnson’s House. I also like the rooftop finish on Sundays and Mondays, when The Garden at 120 gives you a useful bird’s-eye view of the route you have just walked.

The main drawback is the pace. You cover a lot of ground, and most stops are guided from outside rather than full interior visits. The rooftop garden is available only on Sunday and Monday tours, so check your date before booking if that view matters to you.

What makes this City of London walk worth your time

London: Historic City Walking Tour(& Rooftop Garden Access<em>) – What makes this City of London walk worth your time’ /></p> <ul> <li><strong>A 2,000-year route:</strong> Start near Temple and follow London’s oldest urban core toward the Tower of London.</li> <li><strong>A guide-led history lesson:</strong> Guides such as Maggie, Lucas, Carolina, Matt, and Margaret bring the streets alive with stories and answers to questions.</li> <li><strong>Old pubs and medieval lanes:</strong> See Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, linked with Dickens, Conan Doyle, and P.G. Wodehouse.</li> <li><strong>London’s famous bridges explained:</strong> Learn why London Bridge and Tower Bridge are often confused, but are very different structures.</li> <li><strong>A useful rooftop finale:</strong> Sunday and Monday departures include access to The Garden at 120, with broad views over the City and the Thames.</li> <li><strong>Good value for a first look:</strong> At $49, you get three hours with a local English-speaking guide, rather than paying separate admission at several major sights.</li> </ul> <h2>From Roman London to the modern City</h2> <p><img width="900" height="506" decoding="async" src=