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London History Museum and Smithfield Experience 3 hr

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  • London, United Kingdom
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore London’s story from Roman Londinium to today, with a local guide, historic Smithfield, and St Bartholomew the Great.

About this tour

Follow London’s story across two millennia, from Roman Londinium to the modern metropolis, on a guided visit to the new London Museum at Smithfield. With an expert local guide, explore exhibits and artifacts that reveal the city’s changing trade, migration, and innovation.

Then step into historic Smithfield, where a medieval market and fair once drew crowds and public executions left a darker mark on the neighborhood. The experience also includes entry to St Bartholomew the Great, a 900-year-old church known for its remarkable Norman architecture and roots dating to 1123. Expect a substantial walk through city streets and historic spaces, including uneven ground and stairs.

This 3-hour London History Museum and Smithfield Experience connects landmark stories with the places where they unfolded. Meet your guide beneath the Golden Boy statue on Giltspur Street 15 minutes before departure, and discover how London’s past still shapes the city today.

Highlights

  • Trace London’s story from Roman Londinium to the modern city
  • Explore Smithfield’s medieval market, fair, and execution history
  • See Norman architecture inside St Bartholomew the Great
  • Discover the new London Museum at Smithfield with a local guide

What's included

Included

  • Guided exploration of the new London Museum at Smithfield
  • Entry to St Bartholomew the Great

Not included

  • Transportation
  • Guide tip

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Important information

  • Meet your guide beneath the Golden Boy statue at 1 Giltspur Street, London EC1A 9DD, 15 minutes before departure
  • The tour involves considerable walking over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines, and stairs; wear comfortable shoes
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or limited mobility
  • Wheelchairs, motorized scooters, and other mobility devices are not recommended; suitable ramps cannot be guaranteed on all routes
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  • Participants should be in good health; consult a doctor before booking if you have a medical condition or are not used to regular exercise
  • Operates in all weather; dress appropriately
  • Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by someone aged 18 or older
  • Public transportation is available nearby

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