Greater London Trip Overview
Walking through the most ancient part of London, you’ll discover the remains of historic churches, gorgeous old pubs, and Tudor architecture.
These quiet streets have witnessed some of the most extraordinary and bloody moments in British history, from the Blitz, the Great Fire, Plague and Executions.
See the memorials to Protestant Martyrs burnt alive by Bloody Mary Tudor; find out how William Wallace met his end, and locate London’s most significant Black Death cemetery.
But its not all blood and guts, as we will pass through the most gorgeous Tudor gateway in the City, explore alleyways barely touched in 400 years and see the church used in Four Weddings and a Funeral.
You’ll be taken within the shell of a church destroyed in the Blitz, and be led into the park which displays the most touching memorial to self sacrifice you could possibly imagine.
The walk lasts 1.5 hours and will leave a lasting impression of a different side to London’s extraordinary history.
Additional Info
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: Greater London, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> City Tours
Explore Greater London Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Walking through the most ancient part of London, you’ll discover the remains of historic churches, gorgeous old pubs, and Tudor architecture.
These quiet streets have witnessed some of the most extraordinary and bloody moments in British history, from the Blitz, the Great Fire, Plague and Executions.
See the memorials to Protestant Martyrs burnt alive by Bloody Mary Tudor; find out how William Wallace met his end, and locate London’s most significant Black Death cemetery.
But its not all blood and guts, as we will pass through the most gorgeous Tudor gateway in the City, explore alleyways barely touched in 400 years and see the church used in Four Weddings and a Funeral.
You’ll be taken within the shell of a church destroyed in the Blitz, and be led into the park which displays the most touching memorial to self sacrifice you could possibly imagine.
The walk lasts 1.5 hours and will leave a lasting impression of a different side to London’s extraordinary history.
Itinerary
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Stop At: WIlliam Wallace Memorial, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital W Smithfield, London EC1A 9DS England
See the place where Braveheart met his grisly end.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Church of St. Bartholomew the Great, West Smithfield, London EC1A 9DS England
Walk through through the churchyard of this impressive medieval site where Four Weddings and a Funeral was filmed.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Postman’s Park, 2 King Edward Street, London EC1A 1HQ England
Spend time at one of the most touching memorials in London.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2 7HH England
Visit the gorgeous hidden gem in the City of London and locate the site of the long lost Roman Ampitheatre.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Smithfield Market, 225 London Central Markets, London EC1A 9LH England
Pass through the market used in London for over 800 years
Duration: 5 minutes
