Explore the Historic City of London walking tour

The City of London is where London began, almost 2,000 years ago, as Roman Londinium. Today it is the financial “square mile”, home to the Bank of England and numerous banks and financial services companies. Modern glass skyscrapers such as the Gherkin and Cheesegrater provide a wonderful juxtaposition with medieval alleyways, 17th century Wren churches and 18th and 19th century grand public buildings.

This tour focuses on the City’s history from Roman remains, to medieval marketplaces, Christopher Wren churches, hidden City gardens, places of bloody execution, narrow alleyways, historic pubs and Victorian markets. We will explore the legacy of that history in its unique governance with its own Lord Mayor and Corporation. We will learn how these institutions evolved since the 12th century, their ancient traditions and their responsibilities today. Of course, we will also discover what makes a cockney (or true Londoner).

Meet time: at 17:45 for a prompt start at 18:00

Meet place: at St Paul’s tube station in front of Café Nero, 30 Newgate Street, London, EC1M 8AD

End: approx. 20:00 at Leadenhall Market

Post-tour drinks: Caroline will not be booking a table for post-tour drinks, but there are plenty of options near the end of the tour which she can recommend

About Your Guide

Caroline Piper is a Downing College history graduate (1997) and a London Blue Badge Tourist Guide, the highest guiding qualification available. She is passionate about history, literature, architecture, films and finding the “off the beaten track” London gems. You can find out more about her on her Piper Tours website http://pipertours.com where you can also find links to her Tripadvisor page, facebook page and memberships of professional guiding bodies. She has led regular tours for the Society for 5 years.

*Only members of the Cambridge Society of London (and their one guest) may book tickets - if you are not currently a member and would like to become one, please visit www.camsoclon.org

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Cambridge Society of London Transfer and Refund Policy 

i) At least 14 calendar days before the event: We will provide full refunds (minus the mandatory Eventbrite fee). Alternatively, if you have found a suitable replacement, we can change the name on the ticket on the understanding that you will reclaim the ticket price from them separately.

ii) Between 4 and 14 calendar days before the event: Our arrangements with our hosts are always finalised 4 calendar days before each event. With more than 4 calendar days’ notice we can still change the name to someone named by you on the understanding that you will reclaim the ticket price from them separately. Alternatively, we MIGHT be able to sell it to someone else; there is no guarantee of that but we will do our best and then refund you if successful. 

iii) Less than 4 calendar days: We regret that we cannot offer refunds if given less than 4 calendar days’ notice.