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London Old London Walking Tour 90 min
Very goodTop 15% in London
146 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- London, United Kingdom
- 1 hr 30 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore ancient City of London lanes, Tudor landmarks, and dramatic stories of plague, fire, and the Blitz on a 90-minute guided walk.
About this tour
Step into the quieter lanes of the City and uncover the stories behind London’s oldest streets. On this 90-minute London Old London Walking Tour, a professional guide leads you past historic churches, old pubs, Tudor architecture, and alleyways that have changed little in centuries.
Trace the city’s turbulent past through tales of the Great Fire, the plague, executions, and the Blitz. Along the way, find memorials to Protestant martyrs, learn how William Wallace met his end, and see the site of a significant Black Death cemetery. The route also reveals a striking Tudor gateway, a church featured in Four Weddings and a Funeral, and the shell of a church destroyed during the Blitz. A nearby park holds a memorial to extraordinary self-sacrifice.
Meet outside Barbican Underground station, where your guide will carry a Fun London Tours flag. If the station is closed, the meeting point can be reached from St Paul's Cathedral Underground station. Discover a different side of the capital on this London Old London Walking Tour, and let its layered history stay with you long after the walk ends.
Highlights
- Explore ancient lanes and Tudor architecture in the City of London
- Hear stories of the Great Fire, plague, executions, and the Blitz
- Find a historic Black Death cemetery and Protestant martyr memorials
- Visit a church shell damaged in the Blitz and a moving memorial
What's included
Included
- Professional guide
Not included
- Gratuities
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4.89 / 5 · 146 reviews
Important information
- Meet outside Barbican Underground station; if it is closed, walk from St Paul's Cathedral Underground station
- Look for a guide carrying a Fun London Tours flag
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchair accessible, including transportation options and all areas and surfaces
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
Where is the meeting point?
Meet outside Barbican Underground station. If it is closed, walk to the meeting point from St Paul's Cathedral Underground station and look for a Fun London Tours flag.
How long is the tour?
The walking tour lasts 90 minutes.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The tour, transportation options, and all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.
Can children join the tour?
Yes. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.
Are service animals allowed?
Yes, service animals are allowed.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.89 from 146 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
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- 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 8.0. Top 15% in London means it ranks in the top 15% of tours in London by this score.
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