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City of London Walking Tour: Roman Ruins to St Paul's

This City of London walking tour is a 1.5 hour guided walking tour through the City of London. Starting at St Paul's Cathedral and finishing near the Bank of England, the route layers Roman remains, medieval government, Victorian markets and the towers of global finance.

Around 1.5 hours Starts 10:00 or 14:00 Meet at St Paul's Cathedral Up to 20 people £19 per person, was £25
St Paul's Cathedral dome rising above the City of London at golden hour with no people in view

The route, stop by stop

Times shown are for the 10:00 start. The 14:00 walk follows exactly the same route later in the day.

  1. 10:00 · St Paul's Cathedral

    Meet beside Christopher Wren's masterpiece and hear how the Great Fire of London led to one of the world's most recognisable domes.

  2. 10:20 · Paternoster Square

    See how the area was rebuilt after the Second World War and compare modern and historic London side by side.

  3. 10:40 · Roman London

    Trace the remains of the Roman wall and imagine Londinium as a busy trading port on the edge of the empire.

  4. 11:00 · Guildhall

    Discover the medieval heart of City government and the traditions that still set the Square Mile apart from the rest of London.

  5. 11:20 · Leadenhall Market

    Wander beneath the ornate Victorian roof of this former trading market, a filming location famous the world over.

  6. 11:40 · Bank of England & Royal Exchange

    Finish where global finance meets British history, and learn how the City became one of the world's economic powers.

Good to know before you book

Where and when do the tours start?
Each tour has a central London meeting point shared in your booking confirmation. Westminster and City of London walks start at 10:00 or 14:00. Hidden London and Secret Waterways walks also start at 10:00 or 14:00. The Peak District day trip meets at 06:30 at Victoria Station and departs at 07:00. Please arrive 10 minutes early so we can set off on time.
How long are the tours and how far do we walk?
Westminster and City of London walks last around 1.5 hours. Hidden London and Secret Waterways walks last around 2 hours. All walks are at a relaxed, sociable pace with plenty of stops. The Peak District day trip lasts 12 hours and includes a 45 to 60 minute hill walk.
What is included in the price?
A friendly, knowledgeable local guide and a carefully planned route packed with history and heritage. For the Peak District day trip, return coach travel from London is also included. Any optional attraction entry, food and drinks are not included.
Which days can I book?
Our London walking tours run every day of the week from 22 August 2026. The Peak District day trip runs every Saturday from September 2026. Simply pick the date and start time in the booking calendar for your chosen tour.
What is your cancellation and refund policy?
For London walking tours, free cancellation up to 24 hours before your tour for a full refund. For the Peak District day trip, free cancellation up to 72 hours before departure. If we cancel a day trip because the minimum number of bookings is not reached or due to severe weather, you will receive a full refund.

More answers are on the walking tour FAQ page, and you can compare all routes on the London walking tours page.