Revolting London – 2000 years of rebellion and retribution
Tower Hill underground station, London (meet by the Tower Hill Tram coffee stand)
Guided by David G. or Ian or Ulrike
Walk Times
| Day | Walk Type | Start Time | End Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Weekly | 10.45 am | 12.45 pm | Winter Summer | Reserve Online |
IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THE GUIDING
Don’t just take it from us…
N.B. Guides Ian and David G. donate all of their fees to charities! The beneficiary charity for each walk will be announced at the start of the walk.
“rebellion, it froze them up, as fish are in a pond” Shakespeare
A 5* rated live, outdoor, 3-D, shoe-leather-on-pavement London Walk.
Our route: the Tower of London (Traitors’ Gate) to the Mansion House.
Our dramatis personae: 20 centuries of them. They range from Boudicca (Boadacea) who put London to the torch 2000 years ago (the first Great Fire of London) to the Extinction Rebellion demonstrators who recently (2019) “torched” the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech.
Enroute: we meet three Tudor Queens beheaded in the Tower, Irish bombers, theArchbishop of Canterbury lynched by Revolting Peasants, the slave trader who switched sides, the Scottish nobleman who laughed his head off (literally laughed it off).
In sum: that’s just a sprinkling of said encounters. Two hours on we’ll have met any number of extraordinary characters whose lives and deaths are etched on, above and beneath the streets and alleys of London.
And as long as we’re at it, here’s a visual of our meeting point just outside the exit of Tower Hill Tube.
Ellen Jawitz –
Fabulous tour with David G. He was so knowledgeable and entertaining, and gave us some great historical context for sites we returned to during our stay in London.
Christine Ingham –
Did the tour with David this morning. I was blown away by the history of the Square Mile. David is so entertaining in his delivery of a huge amount of knowledge. He certainly knows his subject and enjoys the telling of it. I thoroughly enjoyed the walk and highly recommend it. I will definitely be joining his afternoon walk about the history of the Jews in London at a later date.
Jonah –
Best tour guide in London
I did 2 tours with Ian on the same day (Revolting London and Jewish London). Each was an amazing experience. The guide is a character you won’t find anywhere else, he is extremely funny and knowledgeable. I learnt all about the stories embedded in the streets of london, while being entertained though out the whole tour. Not only did I enjoy the tour but I would highly recommend either of the tours to anyone that is planning on visiting London. I just want you to know that if you don’t do it, you truly are missing out.
Roz –
Ian was a most entertaining and informative guide. I learnt so much and saw so much. Highly recommend. A great guide!
Alison Head –
Excellent tour from first class guide. Loads of interesting facts. Would thoroughly recommend
HW –
An intriguing insight into key events and people that influenced the course of English history. Ian’s commentary was peppered with humorous and sometimes naughty tales that brought historical characters to life. An information packed and obviously well researched walk from start to finish. Ian’s tour is an absolute must for anyone wanting to add some fascinating facts and figures to their knowledge of London’s rich and colourful history.
Brian Daly –
I worked in the City of London for 20 years and enjoyed very much learning loads more about the places I absently minded walked by for 20 years. If you local to London, this is a tour that will open your eyes. Well done, Ian.
Ian Head –
Ian was an excellent and entertaining guide. Even though it rains for much of the tour, nobody left which must mean he had all of our attention.
Roger S –
My favourite way to pass the time when visiting London is to go on a London Walk. They are really good value, educational, entertaining and take you to places that you would never find on your own. David’s Revolting London walk was excellent, humorous, and I learned a lot of new (to me) history. He took us down narrow streets and alleys in the City of London, starting at the Roman Wall, and moving on through history to the 21st century glass skyscrapers. On the way we encountered some of Henry VIII’s unfortunate wives, Samuel Pepys and many others who had contributed to the history of this city and the nation. Many ‘facts’ learned at school were dispelled. This was a fascinating two hours.
Ros Heit –
Ian gave a fantastic tour, thanks