Frozen Music – The City of London Architecture Walk
Tower Hill Underground Station, London (meet by the Tower Hill Tram coffee stand, just outside the Citizen M Hotel))
Guided by Sam
Adult: £20 · Students & Seniors: £15 · Children: £5
Walk Times
| Day | Walk Type | Start Time | End Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 March 2026 | Tour du Jour | 2 pm | 4 pm | Winter | |
| 25 June 2026 | Tour du Jour | 2 pm | 4 pm | Summer | Reserve Online |
| 22 September 2026 | Tour du Jour | 2 pm | 4 pm | Summer | Reserve Online |
| 8 December 2026 | Tour du Jour | 2 pm | 4 pm | Winter | Reserve Online |
City Architecture: Romans to Rogers
Sculpture 20 ft. down. Sculpture in the Sky. Everything about this walk is a joy. What you see. And how you see it. What to look for. Why it matters. Why now. Why here. Why then. Goes without saying that the big picture stuff – these remarkable buildings viewed in their entirety from the best possible vantage point (whether it’s a question of visual drama and full-on splendour and Wow! factor or of “framing” with a “piece of the distant past” in order to make a jaw-dropping compare and contrast point) – is high voltage.
But the piquant little details are just as arresting. Saucy nicknames; the towering innuendo; tonnage and acreage and precisely how many glass panes; pagan temples and a Roman basilica; and roof gardens and surreal landscaping and how great architects carve the space – relate a building to its position; indeed, the materials, the stone, the steel, glass – their characteristics and properties and why they were right for any given building. With this subject you need somebody who knows what they’re doing – and that’s why this walk is guided by leading City of London guide Sam.
FROZEN MUSIC – THE CITY OF LONDON ARCHITECTURE TOUR MEETING POINT
To go on the Frozen Music – The City of London Architecture Tour meet Sam just outside the exit of Tower Hill Tube.
LONDON WALKS REVIEWS
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LONDON WALKS PRIVATE WALKS
If you can’t make one of the regularly scheduled, just-turn-up, public City of London Architecture walks do think about booking one as a private tour. If you go private you can have the City of London Architecture Walk – or any other London Walk – on a day and at a time that suits your convenience. We’ll tailor it to your requirements. And – always with private London Walks and tours – we go to great lengths to make sure the guide-walker(s) “fit” is well-nigh perfect. Ring Fiona or Niamh or Peter or Mary on 020 7624 3978 or email us at [email protected] and we’ll set it up and make it happen for you. A private London Walk – they’re good value for an individual or couple and sensational value for a group – makes an ideal group or educational or birthday party or office (team-building) or club outing. Or indeed a fab present – be it a birthday or anniversary or get-to-know-your-new neighbourhood gift or Christmas present or whatever. Merchandise schmerchandise (gift wrapped or not) – but giving someone an experience, now that’s special. Memories make us rich.
LONDON WALKS SOUPÇON
“The Walkie-Talkie was of the generation of towers that followed the consenting of the Gherkin and the Shard. Its architect, Rafael Viñoly, was born in Montevideo, built his practice in Argentina in the 1960s and 70s and then moved to New York. He has not and may never win the Pritzker Prize, but he carries a Pritzker-y aura about with him. Profiles note his ability as a pianist, the two Steinways he keeps in his office and the nine pianos he owns in total: ‘architecture is essentially a score,’ he has said, ‘and what happens with it depends on the people who play it, enjoy it, use it or hate it.’ He had a striking habit of wearing three pairs of glasses on his head at once. ‘I am an individual,’ the multiple spectacles seemed to say, ‘a free spirit.'” Rowan Moore
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Claire Johnston –
You could not have more fun than being entertained, enthralled and enlivened for two hours by Sam Jones and his non stop stream of knowledge about the city of London. Far more exciting than AI or a dull history book – think you know the square mile – try this & see!
Peter Dargue –
I enjoyed this walk with Sam and learned a lot in the two hours we were in his learned company. I would certainly recommend this walk for the quality of guiding and content. Looking forward to further walks in his expert hands.
Allan Leibowitz –
The walk was informative, entertaining and gave great insight into the fabric of London. Sam shared his deep insight and wit, keeping us enthralled through the whole two hours. Even if you’re not in the least bit interested in architecture, you’ll find the walk compelling. Highly recommended
Meryl –
Loved it! Sam is an excellent guide, he imparts much knowledge ( after all this is London!) in a clear and imformative manner and the pace of the walk is just right, with plenty of stops to look up and about! I have already booked my 3rd walk with Sam!