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London Modern Architecture Tour
By: Insider London - Day Tours
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Overview
London’s skyline stands unique in the world for its fascinating blend of ancient and modern. Architecture fans can discover its modernist charms on a guided walking tour of the City of London and surrounds. Explore the work of masters like Sir Richard Rogers, Sir Norman Foster, and the late Will Alsop, immerse yourself in architectural controversies, and see the skyscraper that melted a car.
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    What to Expect
    Starting at Southwark Tube Station, we will traverse the Thames and the London Wall. During the tour we will take a fifteen minute break for our guests to refuel and relax before heading to the heart of the City, London's financial district. Finishing at Liverpool Station, this is an in-depth experience of the London skyline and some of the world's most iconic buildings
    - View the work of some of the world's most influential architects
    - Catch the latest developments in the "my skyscraper is bigger than yours" battle!
    - Come face to face with the building described as a "sea-sponge"
    - Discover the skyscraper that melted a car!
    - Find out where to get the same view as the London Eye, for the price of a single beer!
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    Important Information
    Departure Point
    Southwark Station, 68-70 Blackfriars Rd, South Bank, London SE1 8JZ, UK
    Departure Time
    1pm Sunday
    Duration
    3h 30m
    Return Details
    Salesforce Tower, 110 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AY, UK
    Inclusions
    • Local guide
    Exclusions
    • Gratuities
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    Additional Info
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
    Cancellation Policy
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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    We booked a private tour on Monday led by Anne Marie. We had only 4 of us myself (mom) my 13 year old son and my 22 year old son. What a lovely experience and guide. She loves London and knows all about the history and architects. She was engaging and listened to my 12 year old…
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    Response from EdenE71, Operations Manager at London Modern Architecture Tour
    Responded 19 Mar. 2019
    Hi Katherine, Thanks so much for your review of the Modern Architecture our with Ann-Marie, we are so pleased to hear that she went the extra mile for you and your family. We hope you thoroughly enjoyed your stay in London and that you will join us again on your next visit.
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    Great tour, very knowledgable guide
    Great tour, places and building that I wouldn't have ever found on my own - and some great views! Will definitely be keeping my eyes open when working round London in the future! I was lucky enough that I was the only person on the tour so got to ask any questions I had and the…
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    Date of experience: August 2018
    Response from EdenE71, Operations Manager at London Modern Architecture Tour
    Responded 26 Sep. 2018
    Hi Sam, Thanks so much for your review of the Modern Architecture Tour with Stephen, we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Stephen certainly has a unique perspective and unique insight into London architecture. Thank you so much for joining us on another tour and we hope to see you for third time lucky!
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    Great Tour
    The tour was superb. Our guide Francis clearly knew his stuff and made it very interesting. I would definitely recommend!
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    Response from Eden E, Operations Manager at London Modern Architecture Tour
    Responded 30 Aug. 2018
    Hi there, Thanks so much for your review of the Modern Architecture Tour with Francis - we are so pleased you had such a good time exploring the diversity of London's unique skyline.We hope you join us for another tour again soon
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    Great tour thanks to our tour guide Ann Marie
    Are you interested in modern architecture? Then don't hesitate; take this tour! You'll learn about famous buildings in London - some of which are horrendous (Lloyds in my opinion) and some beautiful (the gherkin). Ann Marie is a great guide who can teach you a lot about these…
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    Date of experience: July 2018
    Response from Eden E, Operations Manager at London Modern Architecture Tour
    Responded 13 Aug. 2018
    Hi there, thanks so much for your glowing review of the Modern Architecture Tour with Ann-Marie. It's interesting to hear your varied response to the buildings on the tour - London has such a diverse range of architecture, and we love to showcase it. Thanks again for your kind words
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    Super interesting and fun
    Fantastic! My family and I went on a walking tour on sustainable architecture around the city. Robert (our guide) was brilliant - very knowledgeable, friendly and good fun. Saw some awesome buildings I'd never come across before, despite having lived in London my whole life.…
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    Date of experience: August 2018
    Response from Eden E, Operations Manager at London Modern Architecture Tour
    Responded 13 Aug. 2018
    Hi Adam, Thanks so much for your review of Robert's Sustainable Architecture Tour. All of us here at Insider London are so happy to here you had a good time. London, as a city, has so many dimensions to explore, for the first time visit, or the born and bred! Thanks for choosing Insider London
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