TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10
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London Freemasons Tour 3 hr
TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10
AverageTop 50% in London
12 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- London, United Kingdom
- 3 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Walk from Farringdon to Freemasons Hall, uncovering London’s Crusader, medieval, and Masonic history along the way.
About this tour
Trace the religious and military history woven through London on a three-hour walk from Farringdon to Freemasons Hall. Along the way, discover how groups connected to the Holy Land left their mark on the city, from the Knights of St John to the Freemasons.
Begin at the old gatehouse of the Knights of St John and hear about their role in the Crusades. Continue to Charterhouse, once a priory and later a school and hospital, then explore Smithfield and the stories of William Wallace and St. Bartholomew’s. At Temple Church, learn why this peaceful courtyard became familiar to audiences of The Da Vinci Code. The route passes through Middle Temple, a popular filming location, before ending at Freemasons Hall.
This London Freemasons Tour brings centuries of history together through notable sites and stories. Meet just outside Farringdon Underground Station and set out on foot to see a quieter, richly layered side of the capital.
Highlights
- Explore the former gatehouse of the Knights of St John
- Hear the stories behind Charterhouse and its changing roles
- Visit Temple Church, made famous by The Da Vinci Code
- Walk through Middle Temple and finish at Freemasons Hall
What's included
Included
- Hotel pick-up
Not included
- Tube tickets before and after the tour
Ratings on each provider
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4.83 / 5 · 12 reviews
Important information
- Meeting point: Just outside Farringdon Underground Station
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.83 from 12 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in London
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.1. Top 50% in London means it ranks in the top 50% of tours in London by this score.
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