London Walks at its best
Secret London. Hidden London. Off the beaten track London. “I never knew this was here” London. Well, I never London.
And “the best tour guide you could want.”
MEET “THE BEST TOUR GUIDE YOU COULD WANT”
Here’s Sam talking about his gem of a new walk
Pineapples, pelicans, maidens, leopards, griffins and more…
And their significance, their meaning.
As we walk we uncover the hidden stories of the buildings and monuments. We see St Pauls, Temple Bar, Guildhall, Royal Exchange, Bank of England and Mansion House.
And we talk about the history of the city from the Romans up to today.
IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THE GUIDING
Jo Asplin –
Yesterday we took the Walk «Decoding the City – Secret Stories & Symbols» with Sam as our guide. This was an interesting an nice experience that we enjoyed very much. Sam is an engaging an pleasant guide. The pace of the information, as well as of the walking itself, seemed to be good for everyone in the group, not least thanks to a good guide-audience interaction. For example: learning that we were Norwegian, Sam quickly wove relevant facts about ancient Norwegian kings into the story. There is so much to tell about these very central and historically significant parts of London, so many small (and not so small), curious details and stories. Through Sam we got a fascinating glimpse into some of them. And we certainly got the impression that he had picked some of the more representative ones. Our favourite stop of the walk was the tiny backyard garden squeezed in next to a small church, right in the heart of London. We would never have experienced that had we not taken this particular walk.
Liz –
Sam was an excellent guide; he is knowledgeable and friendly. The day was hot but the walk included shady gardens and Sam tried to ensure that our stops were in the shade.
Kathryn Shorrock –
Really interesting. Sam was a great guide,we saw things that we wouldn’t have noticed,learnt a lot and really enjoyed it.
Phil Martindale –
Really informative and enjoyable walk. I have done a lot of London Walks and can say that I found Sam a great guide to some little known bits of the city.
Andy M –
Sam was a incredible source of information, able to impart great knowledge and also respond to questions without missing a beat. Very professional but also personable. Highly recommend!
Damian Farnon –
I thought I knew a lot about the area around Saint Paul’s but I was mesmerised by the amount of new information I learnt during today’s walk. It was possibly one of the most informative London walks I have done and I have done most of them. Sam was an excellent guide and had the humility to allow fellow walkers make a suggestion about something they knew. A great afternoon
Stephen –
A very enjoyable walk that coupled curiosity with a keen eye. Nicely paced tour that included strolls through beautiful gardens, alleyways and nooks and crannies.
Joe Gerbasi –
Excellent walk! Learned about so many fascinating details and secrets about London. Totally recommend!
Jarek –
This tour offered more than a conventional exploration of landmarks; it was a journey into the essence of the Square Mile. The City of London emerged as a living symbol of endurance and innovation, its heritage woven into the fabric of modern life.
Highly recommended for those seeking a deeper understanding of London’s historic and symbolic core.
Anne –
We thoroughly enjoyed the walk. Sam was so knowledgeable, and spoke so clearly and made it all so interesting. We learned so much. A fascinating 2 hours. We really recommend.