Old City of London Free Tour: From the Tower to St Paul’s

The tour begins near Tower Hill Underground Station in Trinity Square, where guests gather beside the Tram Coffee stop and look for the guide’s bright red umbrella. This is the starting point before the walk moves into the historic core of the City of London.

Guests pass the famous fortress that has served as royal stronghold, prison, and treasure house. The commentary explains its medieval importance and its place in the story of London’s growth and defense.

The walk continues with an outside view of the iconic bridge spanning the Thames. The guide highlights its design and why it has become one of the most recognisable symbols of the city.

The Monument marks the destruction caused by the Great Fire of London and the city’s recovery afterward. The guide uses this landmark to explain how rebuilding shaped the look and identity of the area.

This historic building appears as part of the route through the financial district and represents the civic power of the Lord Mayor. The stop adds context about governance, ceremony, and the City’s long-standing institutions.

The group will stand outside 'The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street' and hear how Britain became a global financial powerhouse.

The tour ends in the shadow of Sir Christopher Wren's iconic St Paul's Cathedral. This church has seen famous weddings, famous funerals and even survived the Blitz to become one of the country's most beloved landmarks!