90 Minutes
Explore London’s origins on this ninety-minute walk through the heart of the Roman city. We will look at both hugely impressive remains, and intriguing smaller parts of Londinium that most people just don’t know about.
We will look at why the city grew where it did, meet some of its inhabitants, and find out how it later became almost empty.
The sheer size of Roman London was truly impressive. Come along and discover the monumental history hidden beneath our feet.
John (5/5) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Excellent. Informative, interesting and presented in a clear way.""
Sunil (5/5) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Very enjoyable walk & talk. The guide showed us the main sites in the City and gave us a geographical and historical perspective."
Anne (5/5) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"This was a most enjoyable and educational walk. The guide was outstanding in terms of his knowledge and ability to convey it In an accessible - and humorous way at times. He came over as more of a historian who did not dumb down but instead respected the intelligence of the group. Having spoken to a good number of the large group of participants, all remarked on how good and pleasant the guide was. What I valued also was his suggestions for further explorations of the Roman theme whether on future walks or privately. We were blessed by excellent weather for the time of year. The only suggestion I would make would be to give a more prominent indication of the amount of walking involved and extent of ground covered as people with even slight mobility problems might have found it hard to keep up with the pace required at times between stops. That said, for those fit enough, the exercise involved was actually a nice bonus."
Tower Hill Tube Station Exit by the Hot Dog stand and Trinity Gardens.
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Thank you for booking with London Guided Walks
Ian McDiarmid, your guide, will be ready to welcome you outside the exit of Tower Hill Tube Station, Trinity Square, London, EC3N 4DJ, 10 minutes before the walk starts. We start on the dot so please ensure you provide enough time to travel.
Look out for Ian who will be holding a London Guided Walks sign and wearing an orange lanyard. [You can see more about Ian here:] (https://londonguidedwalks.co.uk/guide/ian-mcdiarmid/)
For latecomers: Head down the steps towards the statue the Roman Emperor Trajan.
Please remember you are responsible for your own safety so please ensure you wear comfortable shoes and suitable clothing.
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
P.S. There's so much we can't fit into our tours, no matter how hard we try. This London history podcast is where we can get down and dirty with the detail! You're not going to find this level of detail in any guidebook. Learn things about London that most Londoners don't even know in a 20 minute espresso shot of London history in a podcast with a splash of personality. [You can listen to our podcast including several about Roman London and its:] (https://londonguidedwalks.co.uk/podcast/)