Forgotten London Tour
Quick Details | |
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Availability: Saturdays at 2pm (March – October) | |
Ages: Adult Only | |
Duration: 2 ½ hours | |
Tour Type: Public and Private Tour | |
Starting Location: Aldgate Station | |
End Location: Waterloo Station |
Forgotten London Tour
Discover the best bits of London's forgotten history as your expert local guide takes you around our incredible capital
Tour Highlights
- Discover a secret Grave by The Gherkin
- See the spot where London found out the Titanic sank in 1912
- Find out how Cleopatra’s Needle is linked with the Egyptian Queen?
- Find some of London’s long forgotten railway stations
Uncover London’s Forgotten History
London boasts over 2000 years of history, from the Tower of London to Buckingham Palace, and the glittering West End theatres. But what about the bits we don’t know, or seem to have forgotten?
Join Brit Icon Tours as we cherry-pick the best bits of Londons forgotten history and guide you around our incredible capital.
On this two and a half hour walking tour, your professional English-speaking guide will delight you with some history, trivia and ghostly stories that give London its fabulous historic background. Everything from the Ancient Egyptians, the Romans, the Medieval Times and the Victorians.
Explore Hidden Gems and Landmarks on Foot
You will meet your guide at Aldgate tube station, surrounded by the sparkling silver skyscrapers before diving in to the cities forgotten history. From there, you will travel on foot so please wear comfortable footwear. Throughout the journey, you can enjoy the sights and sounds of London, including our variety of skyscrapers, iconic landmarks, hotspots and hidden gems.
As part of your journey, you will take a single London bus so please make sure you each have: a valid ticket, an Oyster card, or a Contactless credit/debit card. Children aged 11 and under go free, and tickets are available at the meeting point at Aldgate tube station.
The Forgotten London Tour does not have any scheduled toilet stops, please make sure you go before the tour starts.
The tour finishes near Waterloo mainline station, as well as Lambeth North tube station. If you need any assistance afterwards with toilets, places of interest, directions, how to navigate the tube, or recommendations, just ask your guide and they will be happy to help.
What’s Included
- 2 ½-hour walking tour in central London
- Led by an expert
- Convenient tour starting point outside Aldgate Station
What’s Excluded
- Food & drink
- Gratuities
- British Sign Language interpreter not included
What To Bring
- Consider layers of clothing
- Camera
- Comfortable shoes for a leisurely walking tour
Good To Know
- English language tour
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour
- This guided tour is not accessible for wheelchair users or for parents with prams or buggies
- Adults who are 18 years and older must accompany anyone who is 17 years or younger on all tours
How long is the route?
- The tour is approximately 2 miles long with cobbles and some gradients.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
- The tour is not suitable for a wheelchair due to the pavements and uneven surfaces on the route. British Sign Language is not provided on the tour.
Do children need to be accompanied?
- All people under 18 (i.e. 17 years old and younger) must be accompanied by an adult (aged 18 years or over) on all tours
Is the tour suitable for children?
- Yes
| Public Tour | |
| Adult | £17 |
| Child | £10 |
| Private Tours | |
| 1-10 people: | £170 |
| Additional persons | £15pp |
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