Eastern London, In One Day
Overview
The City of London was the original site of the city itself nearly two thousand years ago, and it remains one of the most layered square miles anywhere in the world – Roman remains, medieval churches and Victorian trading halls sitting beneath the glass towers of one of the world’s great financial centres. This half-day journey winds through its alleyways and courtyards, uncovering stories of plague, fire, and fortune, before your guide brings you inside one of two of the City’s most storied attractions.
4-5 Hours Private Driver-Guide Chauffeured Vehicle One Interior Visit Included
“The City rebuilt itself after the Great Fire and again after the Blitz, and you can feel that resilience everywhere – ancient stone next to glass towers, all within a few streets of each other.”
THE ROUTE
- The Square Mile-winding through the City’s historic alleyways and courtyards, with tales of plague, body-snatching and centuries-old hauntings along the way
- Leadenhall Market – a Victorian marketplace known to Harry Potter fans as a filming location, and once home to London’s poultry trade
- The Bank of England – guardian of a substantial share of the world’s gold reserves, in the heart of the financial district
- Mansion House – official residence of the Lord Mayor of London, and the starting point for the City’s centuries-old traditions of civic independence
- St Paul’s Cathedral – narrowly saved during the WWII bombing, and the setting for the wedding of Charles and Diana, Winston Churchill’s state funeral, and a memorable scene in Disney’s Mary Poppins
From here, your day continues inside one of the following two attractions, included in your booking price.
Option A-St Paul’s Cathedral Interior
Step inside Wren’s masterpiece, and for those feeling energetic, climb the 376 steps of the Dome for one of the finest panoramic views in London.
Option B – The Tower of London
Explore almost a thousand years of history, from the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower to the executions of three Queens of England, including two wives of Henry VIII.
The Details
THIS JOURNEY INCLUDES
- Qualified private guide throughout
- Chauffeured vehicle, fuel and road tax
- Collection and return to your central London hotel-
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance fees – £35pp for St Paul’s Cathedral, or £38pp for the Tower of London
- Meals
- Gratuity for your guide and driver
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GOOD TO KNOW
- This itinerary is fully adaptable – if there is a site you would especially like to include, or one to leave out, our concierge team is happy to tailor the day
- This journey pairs naturally with our Western London day, for guests wishing to see the capital in full over two days
- Both attraction options involve a fair amount of walking and, for St Paul’s, an optional climb – let us know in advance if mobility is a consideration