What You Will Do
You don't have to go to Rome to see Roman ruins, or even St Albans, Bath or York. Though people were all ready living here, it was the Romans who founded the modern city of Londinium that through the millennia has metamorphosed into today what is possibly the greatest city in the world.
This private walking tour will take you to little visited spots in the heart of the City of London where the remains of Roman buildings can still be found, hidden amongst all the skyscrapers of the 21st century.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE
30 minutes
We will see hundreds of Roman artefacts before going underground to visit the old Temple of Mithras.
2
The london stone
5 minutes
Learn about the legendary stone that is as old as London itself.
3
St. Magnus The Martyr
5 minutes
Here we will find possibly the only remaining part of the original Roman London Bridge.
4
Billingsgate Roman Bath House
5 minutes
We will visit the locations of the Roman Baths in London.
5
All Hallows By The Tower
20 minutes
In this beautiful old church amongst other things we will see the oldest archway in London as well as seeing the remains of an old Roman house
6
St. Dunstan in the East
10 minutes
Not strictly Roman related but perhaps the most beautiful and peaceful ruins in London.
7
Emperor Trajan Statue
5 minutes
Just outside the Tower of London we will see the statue of this legendary Roman Emperor
8
Tower of London
5 minutes
We will pass by the Tower of London, home of The Crown Jewels and just outside the old Roman City of London
9
Leadenhall Market
15 minutes
This old Victorian market is built on top of its Roman predecessor and if we are lucky we might get to see a chunk of it where you'd least expect it.
10
London Wall
15 minutes
We will visit several different parts of the old Roman Wall that at one time surrounded the city.
11
Royal Exchange Building London
10 minutes
Standing in front of this magnificent old building is like being in ancient Rome.
12
Mansion House of City of London
The old official residence of the Lord Mayor of London
13
Guildhall
5 minutes
The beautiful old hall which is central to the ancient City of London Corporation dominates the square but if you look closer we will see the Roman connections.
14
London's Roman Amphitheatre
25 minutes
Under the original Roman streets of London we will stand in the footsteps of Gladiators in the Roman Amphitheatre that was only discovered a few decades ago.
15
Bank of England
5 minutes
The very heart of old Roman London with its majestic and overpowering stone buildings.
16
Museum of London
2 hours
We finish outside the Museum of London which has plenty of Roman history and artefacts inside. You're welcome to spend a few hours here or return to the nearest tube station just a few minutes walk away.
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