Roman London Private Walking Tour
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Roman London Private Walking Tour
By Ye Olde England Tours
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Ages 5-99
Duration: 3–4 hours
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Private tour
- Entry/Admission - London's Roman Amphitheatre
- Entry/Admission - Royal Exchange Building London
- Entry/Admission - Leadenhall Market
- Entry/Admission - London Wall
- Entry/Admission - All Hallows By The Tower
- Entry/Admission - St. Dunstan In The East
- Entry/Admission - St. Magnus The Martyr
- Entry/Admission - London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE
What's not included- Transportation to/from attractions
- Entry/Admission - St. Paul's Cathedral
- Entry/Admission - Guildhall
- Entry/Admission - London
- Entry/Admission - Billingsgate Roman Bath House
- Entry/Admission - The Monument to the Great Fire of London
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Panyer Alley, City of London, London EC2V 6AA, UKOutside Caffe Nero by St Pauls Cathedral Underground Station usually at 9.30am
Pickup details- We can meet you at any Central London hotel not just those listed before going by Tube to the tour starting point.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:- London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE, 12 Walbrook, City of London, London EC4N 8AA, UKTour ends right by Bank Underground Station in the very centre of London... also just a few minutes away from where we started at St Pauls.
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8607P57- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Dress code is smart casual
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Guaranteed access to temple requires advanced booking for peak times.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8607P57
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- Sara C0 contributionsFun and Interesting way to spend an evening in Oakham. Highly RecommendStephen is extremely well versed in all things historical and is also very personable. We had a fun tour around town visiting four pubs with a drink included at each stop. He had anecdotes about the pubs’ history and also lesser-known facts about the town I grew up in. Entertaining for locals and visitors - a perfect balance of history and beer! We look forward to doing another one of Stephen’s tours in the future. Especially as he is totally open to customize any tour to suit your interest and the price is very reasonable.Written 30 November 2024
- Sunshine038505368030 contributionsFascinating historical tourA very entertaining and educational experience. There is so much to learn about the wharf areas of london. Kevin, our guide, is exceptionally knowledgable. He added a rich layer of insight to the known history of the area and pointed out the non obvious. I highly recommend this tour.Written 28 November 2024
- beckyah040 contributionsA important City Filled with History and KindnessWhat a charming and delightful city! Me, my Daddy, my brother Brad and my Mum have decided to do the walking tour of Lincoln of the attractions of Lincoln that I never been before and the attractions in Lincoln were excellent and more important to other people when visiting Lincoln and I done the walking tour of Lincoln back in December 2012 when I was a young girl that I was in awe of the history, diversity and genuine kindness of the people we encountered.Written 21 November 2024
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- C2271IUtonym0 contributionsA walk through the history of the North EastSo much better than a normal museum mainly because of all the volunteer workers who interact in character and know so much about the era they are representing. The visit to the mine will live long in my memory as I had to bend so low to walk how on earth the miners managed is beyond me. Seeing pictures of miners working in an 18” high seam made me wonder how much of their body was covered in cuts and bruises and no doubt scabs. I have a greater understanding of the courage of these people now. The rest of the museum was as good especially the 1950s street but it’s churlish to pick one over the over. A great day for all the family for sureWritten 14 November 2024
- Shimmer19640 contributionsOn holidayWe visited here it's not cheap to get in but it's a year pass so if you come more than once it's worth it , but brilliant place to visit goes back in time it's a memory trip can spend hours inWritten 13 November 2024
- 752claref0 contributionsBloomsbury Walking tourAn informative and enjoyable walk around Bloomsbury learning about the famous and creative past inhabitants. Stephen was a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide with a very easy manner and a relaxed way of delivering information and facts. Great fun as a late birthday treat. He even laid on the sunshine (well, possibly!)Written 19 October 2024
- ChicagoJal20010 contributionsBest tour guide ever!Marty was a fabulously entertaining guide. He went into great detail, and thoroughly answered all our questions. If you take this tour, ask for Marty!Written 12 October 2024
- derekw9930 contributionsTop class tour, top class company, top class guideOn the strength of a brilliant and informative tour of Lincoln with Ye Olde England tours and our guide Stephen we booked Stamford and Oakham Private Tour. Once again this was a well thought out and delivered tour covering both the highlights and the lesser know little gems of these very different towns. Stephen met us in Oakham where he is now based and straightaway we knew that his vast knowledge of his subject and easy style would prove to be a winner as we explored this beautiful Rutland town before moving on to Stamford where once again we were treated to an informative tour of both the major and not so well known sites. Our day finished with an add on visit to picturesque Rutland Water and the beautiful and iconic Normanton Church. If you are looking for an informative and interesting tour delivered in a friendly and fun style then you can't go wrong with Ye Olde England ToursWritten 9 October 2024
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Michael F
1 contribution
Nov 2019
If you love history and the City of London you'll want to do this tour. The Roman Walking Tour is one of those "off the beaten path" gems you'll enjoy if you style yourself a curious traveller. I highly recommend this tour done by Stephen Liddell. Stephen has first-rate knowledge and communicates the content of the tour in a very clear and engaging manner. Stephen is also very personalbe and humble. I enjoy asking questions and pursuing "next level" knowledge and found Stephen very gracious and accomodating in every way. One unexpected bonus of this tour was the way Stephen pieced together the geography and post-Roman history of London with the main locations of the tour. I left the tour feeling enriched and satisfied. I look forward to more tours with Stephen in the future.
Written 22 January 2020
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Michael, it was such a blessing to meet you and spend the morning showing Roman London and more. Thank-you so so much for the effort you went to to leave a review. It was a definite highlight of 2019 to meet you. I thought you would like to know in 2021 I have all ready found more Roman wall in an underground car park and chanced my luck to see an old Roman bastion one or two levels under a skyscraper. I thought of you when I went exploring as I knew you'd appreciate it! Hope to see you again one day soon!
Written 3 March 2020
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Letsgotravelhappy
30 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
We are so glad we booked this tour during our London getaway. Kevin was our guide and he absolutely exceeded our expectations! My husband is a history buff who has lived in the UK before and visited London several times, yet he still learned a tremendous amount from Kevin. All the knowledge we gained about London’s amazing history added the depth and meaning to make our visit so much more memorable! Kevin led us down many winding streets, tucked away alleys, and down stairs beneath the city to reveal their past and secrets with us. The experience made us feel like explorers which was so much fun! The time seemed to fly by and we only wish we were staying in London longer so we could fit in another tour with Kevin. He was great company and an absolutely sincere and kind person to add. We highly recommend this tour!
Written 18 April 2022
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Thankyou so much for your great review. I'm so glad that you enjoyed our Roman London Private Walking Tour. I know Kevin really enjoys that tour too, there are so many hidden Roman things to see there and barely a tourist in sight in those little lanes. I love seeing how amazed people are every time we go under the street level. Thanks again!
Written 9 January 2023
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Stephanie M
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Dec 2021
My wife Stephanie and I had the pleasure of meeting Stephen for a pub walking tour through Central London over the Christmas holiday. Late pub closures due to Covid, did not slow Stephen down. We not only had a few pints, including in the oldest pub in London, but saw a side of London we never expected to see. A true expert and author, Stephen tailored the tour in real time based on what we liked and wanted to see. WWII, Roman ruins, plague pits, no matter what, he had us covered. Can't recommend him enough. Good luck with new book Stephen, great idea....
Marshall
Marshall
Written 10 January 2022
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Thanks so much for your lovely review Marshall. It was a great day and my birthday too. I'm so glad that you had fun and I still think of you at that spot where I took your photos near St Pauls. It was quite a unique time to do a pub tour during the recent restrictions and London being so empty but it was great to meet you both. The new book is coming on well btw :-) Thank you again!
Written 9 March 2022
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Dacia K
4 contributions
June 2023 • Solo
The Roman London Walking Tour is a must do! It is better than Bath and more than just a Roman tour - it is a London history tour. Kevin was an outstanding tour guide...knowledgeable, patient, and a true London historian. Unfortunately we did this tour late in our visit rather than early in our visit because we would have gone on more tours he was leading. If Kevin is the guide, it is sure to be an excellent tour!
Written 23 June 2023
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Thanks so much for your lovely review. We feel the same and used to do a lot of day trips to Bath but not any more. If its for Roman sights then this is so much better and saves 3 hours travelling each way too! Thank-you again!
Written 7 February 2024
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Nathan B
1 contribution
Mar 2022 • Family
Our host presented us with such knowledge of in-depth history on our tour, Wide range of topics around historic London.
Providing us all with an abundance of information setting the scene for such a memorable day. Highly recommended.
Providing us all with an abundance of information setting the scene for such a memorable day. Highly recommended.
Written 6 March 2022
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It was so lovely to meet you after our long wait. I'm so happy that you had such a nice time and we enjoyed a nearly deserted City of London!
Written 9 March 2022
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Greg
Montignac de Lauzun, France48 contributions
Mar 2022 • Friends
Absolutely great tour of London, grew up in kent and been to London many a time, but had little knowledge of its history. A great day out with Stephen Liddell who has fantastic knowledge of the capital. Would thoroughly recommend :)
Written 6 March 2022
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It was great to spend the afternoon with you and its always nice to show a 'local' around! I'm so glad you had a good time.
Written 9 March 2022
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N M
canada3 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
Steve is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed the whole tour but be prepared to walk along way.
Written 14 September 2022
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Thanks so much for your lovely review, I really appreciate it. I'm so glad that you enjoyed your tour with me.
Written 14 January 2023
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Jeff
Los Angeles, CA1 contribution
May 2023 • Couples
Kevin was a great tour guide. We lived in London for several years but learned many new things about the city during our tpur and saw several places we had not seen before!
Written 28 May 2023
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Thanks for the great review. It's surprising how many people have lived or worked a long time in London and not been to the places on our Roman, Secret Gardens or Pub tours. I'm glad you had such a nice time. Thank-you!
Written 7 February 2024
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Laura B
Takoma Park, MD12 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
This tour was honestly the highlight of our entire trip to London. Kevin was a wonderful guide -- amusing, knowledgeable, and friendly. We saw Roman London as few tourists ever do -- hidden away in basements, garages, parks. For us, it was so much better than the crowded tours of palaces and churches -- and took us far back in time to the founding of this amazing city.
Written 15 May 2023
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Thank-you for your amazing review. I'm so glad that you enjoyed your Roman tour with Kevin. Whenever I find a Roman spot I always get excited at what our lovely tourists will think of them. There can't be many people who come to London for an underground carpark!
Written 7 February 2024
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GlobeTrotting55015
Brisbane, Australia135 contributions
The Roman London Private Walking Tour was one of the absolute best walking tours I’ve done! My guide Kevin was so knowledgeable with lots of added stories about non-Roman history as well-such a bonus! Lost count of the times my mind was blown! This tour was filled with amazing sights and insights and more than exceeded my hopes! Recommend to all
Written 23 October 2022
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I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed our Roman London tour with Kevin. It's such a unique tour and Kevin is so good at it. I always love finding new things to add to the tour and thinking how "No one is going to believe this!" We really appreciate your booking and lovely review.
Written 9 January 2023
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Hello. I see you offer hotel pick-up. Is it possible to be picked up from a private residence in Peckham Rye? Alternatively, is the fee variable depending on whether one is picked up or meets at the starting point? Many thanks.
Written 14 May 2022
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