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Free Walking Tour of London on the Thames

Duration: 2h
Languages: Italian
Quality Verified Registered on March 24, 2019

We organize sightseeing with free walking tours. Our walking tours are suitable for everyone, our tour guides have developed city walks that can be ideal for families as well as individuals.

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
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Tour description

On our free London on the Thames tour you will discover the historical points of the city. You will get to know the medieval face of London together with an Italian guide . Plus, it's free !

London is a city with a past rich in history: events, battles, court intrigues, art… A history that precedes the Roman conquest and a past whose traces are still visible today. On this free tour of London on the Thames we will take you to discover these unique beauties of undoubtedly priceless historical and cultural value. Why did the Romans fortify the city? Why was Southwark Cathedral of greater importance than the well-known St. Paul's Cathedral a century ago? Where were important historical figures like William Wallace executed?
A tour suitable for young and old that will not only allow you to discover the wonders of " London on the Thames " but will also make you appreciate the perfect combination that currently exists in the capital between "modern" and "ancient".

We will start from Paternoster Square going back in time to discover ancient London . We will travel the River Thames as the Romans did when they founded Londinium . We will move the clock back to 1666: London, destroyed by the Great Fire , loses its St Paul's Cathedral , but thanks to Christopher Wren the cathedral will not be lost forever. We will cross the Millennium Bridge from which we can already see the bridge of the two towers in the distance, the most famous Tower Bridge. We will then be catapulted to 1599 when Shakespeare buys half the shares of what is now known as the Globe . We will walk through the life of the great playwright and go to the theater with him. We'll catch some theater and then we'll go for a beer together at The Anchor Pub . In the middle of the party, our attention will be captured by screams of terror that will guide us to Clink Prison . Taken hostage by the prison wardens, we will be freed by Sir Francis Drake and his Golden Hinde . We will circumnavigate the globe and land near Southwark Cathedral . A visit to the Gothic cathedral and then off we go again for the most awaited stage: The Tower of London . Home to the crown jewels, the Tower of London hosts more than 3,000 tourists a year, and quite a few ghosts. Curious to know more? then you just have to come with us on this Free Walking Tour !

NB: This is a walking tour along the Thames, not a river cruise.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Paternoster Sq., London EC1A 7BA, UK
    Paternoster Sq., London EC1A 7BA, UK
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    Find us under the column in Paternoster Square (next to St Paul's Cathedral) - EC1A 7BA. Look for the guide with our indistinguishable red, white and blue umbrella!

  • 1
    Outside visit
    St. Paul's Cathedral
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Millennium Bridge
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Shakespeare's Globe
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Tower Bridge
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Tower of London

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Pietro 01 May 2024
Turin

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Super simpatica e professionale!
Federica 27 Apr 2024
Chivasso

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Veronica e‘ stat molto simpatica ed esaustiva, raccontando dettagli e peculiarità dei luoghi visitati in modo molto piacevole…. Le due ore sono letteralmente volate.
Biancamaria 26 Apr 2024
Padua

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Travelled in group - Apr 2024
Oltre ai puntuali riferimenti storici, Veronica ci ha dato interessanti e simpatici spunti per la visita della città. Super!!!
Ezia 25 Apr 2024
Santeramo in Colle

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Travelled in family - Apr 2024
Oltre la storia,le curiosità ,gli aneddoti,le leggende,molto accattivante
Giorgio 24 Apr 2024
Massanzago-ca' Baglioni

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Cristina e’ una garanzia molto preparata, gentile e professionale
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 8 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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