Old London
Rated 4.94 out of 5 based on 65 customer ratings
(65 customer reviews )
St. Paul's underground station, London (exit 2)
Guided by Ann or Catherine or Fiona or Laura or Simon W.
Adult: £20 · Students & Seniors: £15 · Children: £5
Walk Times
| Day | Walk Type | Start Time | End Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | Weekly | 2.15 pm | 4.15 pm | Winter Summer | Reserve Online |
Short read: Old London – Secret Places & Hidden History
Short listen No. 1: Here’s Russell’s podcast about this walk
Short listen No. 2: Here’s Ann’s podcast
Long read: Secret Places! Hidden History! Flash! Bang! Lightning! City of London Highlights Tour! Star Power guides.
What’s not to like? Grand Tour. Stunning overview. St. Paul’s to the Tower of London. Can’t do better than that for a jumping-off point and a final destination. But – whisper it – the getting there is the real fun, because along the way we explore twisty little alleyways and piquant nooks and crannies and a secret stretch of shoreline.
Seeing this London is like hearing music you never would have known to listen for. N.B. the walk ends at the Tower of London, right next to Tower Hill Tube.
OLD LONDON – THE PRACTICALS
The Old London Walk takes place at 2.15 pm every* Wednesday. The meeting point is just outside exit 2 of St. Paul’s Tube. The walk is guided by Fiona, Russell, Ann or Simon W. N.B. the walk ends near the Tower of London and Tower Hill Tube. *Except Dec. 25
LONDON WALKS REVIEWS
“If you want to know London better, if you want to learn some things about the world’s most cosmopolitan city that most people who spend their lives there never learn… I can think of no better investment than London Walks” The New York Times
“London’s best walking tours” Travel & Leisure
“Even jaded Londoners find these London Walks a source of astonishing gems of information about the city in which they live.” Daily Mail, Top London Treats
LONDON WALKS PRIVATE WALKS
If you can’t make the regularly scheduled, just-turn-up, public Old London walk do think about booking one as a private tour. If you go private you can have Old London – 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 – we go to great lengths to make sure the guide-walker(s) “fit” is well-nigh perfect. Ring Fiona or Peter or Niamh 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 is good value for an individual or couple and sensational value for a group. And the clincher: a private London Walk makes an ideal group or educational or birthday party or office (team-building) or club outing.
GIVE THE GIFT OF LONDON WALKS
A private London Walk makes a very special, indeed, unique gift – be it a birthday or anniversary or Christmas present or whatever. Merchandise schmerchandise (gift wrapped or not) – but giving someone an experience, now that’s special. Memories make us rich.
MIND THE GAP
Deborah Taylor-Russell –
I did this walk guided by Catherine (on 11/06/25) who proved to be a font of knowledge, pointing out lots of hidden gems and telling interesting stories along the route thru what is now a hugely redeveloped Cheapside.
As a born within the sound of Bow Bells cockney Londoner I hadn’t realised how much history it was still possible to discover, if you were only pointed in the right direction. Thanks Catherine, I’ll be back for the Fire of London walk soon!
Jennifer Saggers –
I thoroughly enjoyed the Old London walk with Simon 4 June. Simon is so knowledgeable, friendly and entertaining, delivering extremely interesting tidbits of information and stories along the way. He checks in with his audience – of all ages and backgrounds – for understanding, answering questions and keeping the group moving and safe. A terrific experience!
Norm Evans –
May 28 tour. Thoroughly enjoyed the Old London walk with Ann. The pace of the walk was just right and we gained a lot of new information about this section of London. Ann is very knowledgable and has a very pleasant voice.
Nancy –
Our walk through The City with Ann yesterday was like being with a teacher who loves her job. Her clear speech, enthusiasm and humour made it easy to absorb a lot of detailed information and the walk was interesting and memorable for the entire time.
Jane Wikliams –
Did the Old London walk with Ann on 28 May. Great knowledge and delivery. Gave enough info without going over the top and overwhelming you. Woukd definitely do another with Ann.
Mark Wilson –
I did the walk with Ann on May 28th 2025. It was an informative and enjoyable 2 and a bit hours. Ann is very knowledgeable about the City, and we discovered some nooks and crannies that the city has to offer and their histories. It was a fantastic way to spend the afternoon.
HELEN JAMES –
We walked with Fiona on 23 April. Although Fiona must have given this walk a hundred times she was fresh and funny and her every sentence was packed with interesting facts. If you threw her a curved ball she scooped it up and charged off piste. There was no question she could not answer and seemingly no alleyway, nook or cranny she did not know. Two hours of our lives which passed in a flash but were exceedingly enjoyable and well spent. THANK YOU
Kevin –
Wonderful walk with Ann! A perfect mix of Old London and new, with major history and colorful details woven beautifully together. Highly recommended! I’m already looking forward to doing another walk soon!
Val –
Very much enjoyed learning more about ‘Old London’ on yesterday’s walk. Ann brought the history of the city to life in an engaging and very enjoyable way.
Kevin –
I worked 20 years in the City of London and thought I knew it pretty well. But Anne filled in a number of gaps with her knowledge, stories and humour. London Walks are always like this… fascinating, informative and fun. Thank you.