London Self-Guided Commercial History Tour

Follow London’s rise from Roman marshland settlement to a global center of finance on this self-guided walking tour. Starting near London Bridge, the route traces around 2,000 years of history, from Roman Londinium to the Great Fire and the growth of modern insurance, global trade, and British banking.

As you explore at your own pace, hear the stories behind the Monument to the Great Fire of London and the Bank of England, then look up to spot contemporary landmarks such as the Walkie-Talkie and the Gherkin. The GPS-guided experience works through an app for Android and iOS, with offline audio, maps, and geodata to help you follow along. No prior knowledge is needed, and the tour offers plenty of opportunities to pause and take in the City’s architecture.

Begin your London self-guided tour at the corner of London Bridge and London Bridge Walk, near London Bridge Station. Install the app and enter the code from your confirmation before you arrive, then set out to discover how London became the world’s commercial capital.