tHe hIDDEN LONDON Tour
This tour of hidden London will show you some places that you will have heard of, and lots that you haven’t, while explaining the stories behind them as we go along.
Starting at St Paul’s Tube station, we will walk in a circle visiting a number of historical sites, many of which are off the main tourist trail and reflect the varied history of this part of London over hundreds of years.
Some of my walks have a theme to them, but this one is more a variety of interesting places, each with their own individual stories.
Many of the sites are just off the main streets that people walk down every day, little realising the interesting history that lies nearby.




A VARIED History
Given the area’s long-standing links with the publishing industry, it is no surprise that famous literary figures such as Dr Johnson, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain and, indeed, Shakespeare will get a mention on our walk.
But the fact that one of our stops is the starting point for many journeys to the execution spot, and a day of celebrating for the locals, means that there are stories relating to that aspect of London to be heard.
We’ll also see a memorial more than a hundred years old which is still in use today, London’s oldest church and the famous criminal court, The Old Bailey.




A HISTORICALLY RICH Walk
Starting just inside the City of London boundary, which is the oldest part of London, we will weave in and out of the ancient city area.
Historically, the area we cover was famous for the printing and newspaper trade, as well as some famous executions, including William Wallace of Braveheart fame.
By the end of the walk, you’ll have seen and heard about, amongst other things, grave robbers, executions, London’s most famous jail, a hidden pub and a particularly foul mouthed parrot. You will also hear one of the most famous ghost story’s of the 18th century, and see the origins of something that has affected most people in the western world at some time in their lives.
The tour will last approx 2.5 hours at a leisurely pace, and will finish back at St Paul’s tube, which makes for easy transport to other parts of London.
Or, you can visit St Paul’s Cathedral. You also have the option to cross the river at the nearby Millenium Bridge and have a walk around Tate Modern, or see a show at the world famous Globe Theatre.
The route has some slopes along the way, but we’ll be stopping to visit sites as we go along, so you shouldn’t really notice them.
You can book from a selection of dates on the link below.