Greater London Trip Overview
A special narrator brings the Medieval times to life as you discover the legends and stories of ancient London. Your self-guided journey begins in front of the Tower Bridge, where you will learn the story of Boudica, who led the uprising against the Roman invaders in 60 AD. You will also learn about the begining of the current Tower Bridge that was built in 1894, which was typical of the neo-Gothic Victorian style, while preserving elements of the military architecture of Medieval London. The tour continues in front of the Tower of London, built by William the Conqueror in 1078. As you walk the area and travel back in time with sound effects, your narrator will darken the mood and take you to discover the paranormal activities and stories of the souls in pain that besieged the Tower of London. Your epic adventure will continue on St. Dunstand’s Hill, where you will learn about the Great Fire of London.
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Duration: 39 minutes
Starts: Greater London, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Greater London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
A special narrator brings the Medieval times to life as you discover the legends and stories of ancient London. Your self-guided journey begins in front of the Tower Bridge, where you will learn the story of Boudica, who led the uprising against the Roman invaders in 60 AD. You will also learn about the begining of the current Tower Bridge that was built in 1894, which was typical of the neo-Gothic Victorian style, while preserving elements of the military architecture of Medieval London. The tour continues in front of the Tower of London, built by William the Conqueror in 1078. As you walk the area and travel back in time with sound effects, your narrator will darken the mood and take you to discover the paranormal activities and stories of the souls in pain that besieged the Tower of London. Your epic adventure will continue on St. Dunstand’s Hill, where you will learn about the Great Fire of London.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Tower of London, St Katharine’s & Wapping, London EC3N 4AB England
The Tower of London, officially the Royal Palace and Fortress of His Majesty, is a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Monument to the Great Fire of London, Monument St., London EC3R 8AH England
A permanent reminder of the Great Fire of 1666, the Monument commemorates one of the most significant events in London’s history. Standing on the piazza between Fish Street Hill and Monument Street, the 202ft column designed by Sir Christopher Wren and Dr Robert Hooke celebrates the City which rose from the ashes.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Tower of London Ice Rink, The Tower of London Tower Hill St Katharine’s & Wapping, London EC3N 4AB England
Important tower that today functions as an ice skating rink in London, England
Pass By: Lanthorn Tower, The Tower of London 35 Tower Hill St Katharine’s & Wapping, London EC3N 4AB England
Lanthron Tower
Pass By: Wakefield Tower, St Katharine’s & Wapping, London EC3N 4AB England
Historical landmark
Pass By: The Bell Tower, Queens House Behind the entrance of the Byward Towers, London England
Historical Landmark
Pass By: St. Dunstan in the East, St. Dunstan’s Hill, London EC3R 5DD England
City garden amongst the ruins of a grade I listed church with a tower & steeple by Christopher Wren.
