Decoding the City – Secret Stories & Symbols

(40 customer reviews )

City of London Information Centre (near the National Firefighters Memorial, Carter Lane ) St Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8BX (five minutes' walk from St Paul's Underground Station)

Guided by Sam

Adult: £20 · Students & Seniors: £15 · Children: £5

Walk Times

Day Walk Type Start Time End Time
10 March 2026 Tour du Jour 2.30 pm 4.30 pm Winter
7 April 2026 Tour du Jour 2.30 pm 4.30 pm Winter
12 May 2026 Tour du Jour 2.30 pm 4.30 pm Summer
16 June 2026 Tour du Jour 2.30 pm 4.30 pm Summer

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

40 reviews for Decoding the City – Secret Stories & Symbols

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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!

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. Joe Gerbasi

    Excellent walk! Learned about so many fascinating details and secrets about London. Totally recommend!

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Anne Ramsden

    We thorougly enjoyed our walk with Sam. He is such a clear speaker, has a wonderful knowledge of the area and made everything so interesting. A fascinating 2 hours. We really recommend the walk.

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