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Description
Get off the proverbial "beaten track" and explore East London & its diverse heritage, discovering its hidden treasures & finishing up in glory in the West End, with a breath-taking panoramic view of the capital. Stroll through Lower Thames Street, Philpot Street, Covent Garden and more! Learn about the secrets, history and architecture of this beautiful city in one day!
Highlights
- Explore Town Hill, where public executions were hosted centuries ago
- Stroll through Lower Thames St where remains of a Roman bath were excavated
- Visit Covent Garden, renowned for its luxury fashion and beauty stores
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- Find out how, over history, Shoreditch has gone from being the first and original Theatreland in the XVI C to the most notorious Victorian slum, backdrop for the vile Jack the Ripper's murders.
- Browse Spitalfields market and marvel at the amazing street art which has turned the neglected area around Brick Lane into a fascinating outdoor art gallery (you'll find a couple of Banksy's, too!).
- Helped by the London 2012 Olympics' budget, Tower Hamlets -one of the poorest boroughs in the country- has spectacularly reinvented itself as a trendy hub for glamorous clubbers and fastidious foodies.
- Starting from Tower Hill, you'll discover secluded gardens, deconsecrated churches, disused train stations, obscure monuments, ancient pubs, Roman ruins, converted markets, XVII c alleyways and a handful of sculptures and ornaments thrown in for good measure.
- Highlights of the tour:
- Tower Hill, where public executions were hosted
- Lower Thames St, which forms part of the busy route from Tower Hill to Westminster
- Hart St, known for St. Olave's church
- Philpot St, known for the Wycliffe Chapel
- Cannon St, the historic nucleus of London and its modern financial centre
- Ironmonger Lane, a narrow one-way street in the City of London
- Guildhall, a municipal building in the Moorgate area
- St Martins-Le-Grand, a former liberty within the City of London
- St Paul's, an Anglican cathedral in London
- Fleet St, an important through route since Roman times
- Strand, a major thoroughfare in the City of Westminster
- Covent Garden, renowned for its luxury fashion and beauty stores as well as award-winning restaurants and theatres
- Tottenham Court Rd, a significant shopping street
What's Included
- English-speaking tour guide
What's Excluded
Lunch
Public transport
Know before you go
This walk is designed for those of you who know London or have already seen the main sights.
Meeting Point
London, UK
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| The group size and price | |
| 1 To 4 | GBP 270 Per Group |
This is a group tour | |
Starting From
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USD 349 / group