Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower of London

Departure Point Meet your expert guide outside the western exit of Tower Hill tube station near Trinity Square The Citizen M Hotel and the 'Tower Hill Tram' burger van. Your guide will be holding a flagpole with a Union Jack flag flying from it. Return Details The tour will end by the majestic St. Paul's Cathedral - ideal for various bus routes taxis and the London Underground - St. Paul's is on the central (red) line. Duration 2 hours Languages Available Human tour guide - English Points of Interest Stop At: Tower of London London Pass by the infamous Tower of London and learn of its 900+ year history from the time of William the Conqueror to the modern day! Originally built in 1078 The Tower is one of history's most infamous and notorious buildings and has been the scene for countless historical events throughout its history. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Tower Bridge Tower Bridge Road London Cross The Thames on the iconic Tower Bridge and learn how it was built! Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: HMS Belfast The Queen's Walk London See the famous WW2 battleship that saw action in various conflicts and took part in the D-Day landings! Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: London Bridge London Learn the history of London Bridge from its beginnings in the year 43AD through medieval times and the 1212 Great Fire of Southwark the English Civil War of the 1640s and up to the modern day! Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Borough Market 8 Southwark Street London Pass the 900 year-old Borough Market beneath early Victorian railway arches and through the oldest food market in the world. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Southwark Anglican Cathedral 1 London Bridge Montague Close London Southwark Cathedral has stood exactly as you'll see it since 1420 although a site of worship has existed here since the year 606. Numerous historical figures now lie at rest inside the building and the cathedral was used in the 1550s as a site for countless heresy trials by 'Bloody Mary' - the notorious daughter of Henry VIII. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Golden Hinde Cathedral Street St Mary Overie Dock London Standing at St. Mary Overie dock learn of Sir Francis Drake's famous 1577 round-the-world voyage and the controversies that surrounded it! Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Winchester Palace Clink Street London See the ruins of the 12-century Winchester palace originally one of medieval London's most important and spectacular buildings. It played host to various Kings and Queens in centuries gone stood in the centre of the notorious 'Liberty of the Clink' and features the country's oldest prison! Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Shakespeare's Globe Theatre 21 New Globe Walk London Painstakingly rebuilt after a cannon-related fire in 1613 the beautiful Shakespeare's Globe Theatre stands immediately by the banks of the Thames directly opposite St. Paul's Cathedral and is like stepping back in time to 16th-century London! Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Thames River London Learn of the 30-million-year history of the Thames and of the horrors and unpleasantness that took place here between the 11th century and Victorian times! Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Millennium Bridge Thames Embankment London Cross The Thames once more on London's famous Millennium Bridge and marvel at fantastic views along the river on your way to St. Paul's! Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: St. Paul's Cathedral St Paul's Churchyard London The masterpiece of legendary British architect Sir Christopher Wren St. Paul's cathedral is one of the most spectacular buildings in the world and has stood majestically atop Ludgate Hill since the 1670s. It is an unrivalled display of 17th-century architecture and with a site of worship having stood here since the 7th century countless historical events have taken place here and continue to do so! Duration: 10 minutes Additional Information Wheelchair accessible Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Service animals allowed Public transportation options are available nearby Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Suitable for all physical fitness levels We will only stop by on each itinerary for the allotted time. Inclusions Expert Guide Voucher Info Mobile or paper ticket accepted The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the London : Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon. This offer is not eligible for promo codes.