Jewish London
Bank Underground Station, exit 3 (by the Royal Exchange)
Guided by David G. or Ian or Isabelle
Adult: £20 · Students & Seniors: £15 · Children: £5
Walk Times
| Day | Walk Type | Start Time | End Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Weekly | 2.15 pm | 4.15 pm | Winter Summer | Reserve Online |
Shofar read: Lechaim! To life, to life!
We interrupt this read to say This walk is the other Jewish London!
IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THE GUIDING
Don’t just take it from us…
We further interrupt this read to say: N.B. Guide Ian donates his fee to charities! You’ll know exactly where your money goes because Ian names the the beneficiary charity at the start of that day’s walk.
Short read: The other Jewish London. Most Jewish history tours – including our Old Jewish Quarter walk – focus on the East End, where penniless Jewish refugees settled in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. But the City – the original London, the oldest London – has a much older and richer Jewish heritage.
A Millenium of Jewish History. That’s what you get – that’s where we go – on this Jewish London walk. Mazel tov.
Long read: A journey through the streets and alleys of London to discover the thousand-year history of the Jews in England. From the arrival of a Jewish community from Normandy in 1066/67 to the Kindertransport children of 1938/39, Jews have played important roles in the unfolding drama of British history. On our journey we will encounter the Jews of medieval London, the unfortunate Jewish doctor who inspired the creation of Shylock, Queen Victoria’s favourite Prime Minister, the Jewish stockbroker who saved the British government during the 1745 Jacobite rebellion, the Protestant rabble-rouser who became an Orthodox Jew, the Jewish prize-fighter who transformed the sport of boxing and other colourful characters.
We will visit some of the most spectacular sites in the City. We will also reveal the little-known Jewish associations of some of London’s most famous landmarks.
JEWISH LONDON – THE PRACTICALS
Jewish London takes place at 2.15 pm on Tuesdays.
Meet your guide just outside exit 3 of Bank Station by the steps of the Royal Exchange
The tour ends by Liverpool Street Station.
*Make sure you exit at Bank Tube Stop NOT the connected Monument Tube Stop if your train arrives at Monument walk through the long tunnel to Bank.
Herman Witte –
In more than a decade we did several walks. All very interesting. Last Tuesday we had this walk with David. It could not be better. A great story teller who got us very interested in this subject.
Elissa Kon –
David was an outstanding tour guide. He was extremely knowledgable, warm and entertaining. Despite the cold weather, David kept us fully engaged and led us to places we never would have found on our own. I highly recommend this tour!
B Hill –
Excellent!!! No regrets even with the very brisk temperature!
Sherry W –
We had an absolutely wonderful experience on this tour! Even though we arrived late due to our flight, our guide went out of his way to accommodate us, which we really appreciated. From the start, he was engaging, knowledgeable, and full of interesting insights about the History of the Jews in London. The tour was really informative, with interesting historical facts and local stories. His passion for the city really shone through and his humor was making the experience both educational and entertaining. On top of all that, it was a great way to contribute to charity, which made the experience even more meaningful. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a fun, insightful, and heartwarming tour in London!
Naomi J –
Absolutely fantastic tour! My friends and I (from camp and university) took the Jewish Walking Tour with London Walks, and it was an unforgettable experience. Ian was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also funny and engaging—he kept us engaged the entire time. I never once felt the urge to check the time! I’d highly recommend his tours (10/10), and to top it off, he donates all of his revenue to amazing charities. Highly worth it!
Ilana G –
Went on the Jewish walking tour and it was really great, highly recommend it!! Our tour guide Ian told many interesting stories in spots all over the city.
Carly –
I took Ian’s tour of London’s Jewish history, and I definitely recommend it. Ian is as knowledgeable as he is entertaining. Plus, he donates his touring proceeds to charity. What a mensch.
Susan G –
This was a fascinating discovery of the thousand year history of Jews in England! A very informative and thought provoking walk through the streets of the City. Ian , our knowledgeable guide gave a brilliant and informative talk and we came away feeling we had learned so much! We would highly recommend this walk! Thank you Ian!
Sara H –
We had a fascinating time going on the Jewish History Walk with Ian. I have lived in London for 25 years & have a degree in Jewish History and yet I learned so many new things. My son is studying the migration unit for his History GCSE (Edexcel exam board) and many of the stops relate to the curriculum bringing history to life & off the pages of dusty books. Ending the walk with a toast ‘to life’ at the Kindertransport monument was deeply moving. Thank you for such an insightful and heartfelt tour through the many decades of Jewish History in London.
Orna –
An Amazing tour with an amazing guide, fun, informative and interesting!!
Highly recommended for any history lover! book in advance!