London Roman History Audio Walking Tour

Roman London is not hidden beneath the modern city; its story still shapes the streets you walk today. On this London Roman History Audio Walking Tour, ancient historian Tristan Hughes guides you through the rise and fall of Londinium, from its beginnings as a military outpost to its eventual abandonment.

Follow the route through Leadenhall Market, built over the foundations of a Roman basilica once described as the largest civic complex north of the Alps. As you explore streets laid out to project imperial power, hear how 35,000 people lived in the city, what they ate, and how merchants from Palmyra and soldiers from the Rhine crossed paths here. Stories of fire, rebellion, plague, and the weakening frontiers reveal why Rome’s hold on Britain faded. By 410 AD, Emperor Honorius had told Britain’s cities to defend themselves, and Roman authority was gone.

With GPS directions and offline audio, maps, and geodata, this self-guided London Roman History Audio Walking Tour lets you explore at your own pace. Download the app, bring your headphones, and follow Londinium’s traces through the city.