Tower of London to St Paul's: A Walking Tour
This self-guided walking tour traces 2000 years of London's history, from the Tower of London to St Paul's, through Roman ruins, Great Fire landmarks, and the institutions that made London the world's commercial capital. The tour starts outside the Tower of London, heading through medieval lanes. You'll pass the ruins of St Dunstan in the East, a bombed-out church now open to the sky, and follow the riverfront past the Custom House, where Chaucer once worked as controller of customs. You'll wind through alleys lined with old pubs to Bank Junction, where the Bank of England, the Royal Exchange, and Mansion House cluster together. The route continues through Lombard Street, once home to the city's first coffee houses, toward St Paul's. The tour ends in the garden beside Admiral Arthur Phillip's statue, with Wren's Cathedral rising ahead. Along the way, visit the Monument to the Great Fire, and see the London Mithraeum, a Roman temple buried seven metres beneath the streets.
Your experience
Stop 1
You'll pass All Hallows by the Tower, the oldest church in the City of London, founded around 675 AD. Please note that admission to the crypt museum is not included in this tour, though the church itself is generally free to enter.
Stop 2
Step inside the ruins of St Dunstan in the East, a bombed-out church now open to the sky as a public garden. Explore this Wren-designed church, whose surviving Gothic tower has stood since 1703.
Stop 3
Learn how the Billingsgate fish porters' leather hats were modelled on headwear worn at the Battle of Agincourt. Take in this historic market building, now repurposed for modern use along the riverfront.
Stop 4
You'll pass the Church of St Magnus-the-Martyr, once the gateway to Old London Bridge and rebuilt by Christopher Wren after the Great Fire. Please note that admission to the church interior is not included in this tour.
Stop 5
Visit the Monument to the Great Fire of London, whose 212-foot column commemorates the disastrous events of September 1666. Take in this iconic landmark, a lasting symbol of the city's rebuilding.
Stop 6
Arrive at Bank Junction, where the Bank of England, the Royal Exchange, and Mansion House cluster together. Please note that admission to the Bank of England Museum is not included in this tour.
Stop 7
Take in the Royal Exchange at Bank Junction, one of the City's great Georgian financial institutions. Please note that admission to the interior is not included in this tour.
Stop 8
See the London Mithraeum, a Roman temple to Mithras buried seven metres beneath the city's current streets. Please note that admission requires separate booking and is not included in this tour.
What’s included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- App for Android and iOS
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Not included
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Meeting and pickup
This tour starts at Tower of London and Subway. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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