Insider walking tours of the City of London

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So many stories

2,000 years. 51 churches. 695 Lord Mayors. 375 open spaces. 5 bridges. 111 livery companies. 640 acres. 1 square mile

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Explore London’s oldest neighbourhood with a local resident and qualified Green Badge guide. Book a tour to discover the hidden gems and historic highlights that make the City so special.

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View fullsize After the Great Fire of London, building regulations were tightened up – and as you can see from this pair of Queen Anne style houses, the results could be very elegant indeed. Join me on Monday's City Guides walk to see them for yourself, and
View fullsize Ever thought about stealing the Crown Jewels? It’s only been attempted once in its history, and it happened on this day in 1671. Colonel Thomas Blood managed to make off with the Orb, the Sovereign’s Sceptre and the Imperial State Crown,
View fullsize It’s Independence Day for the Bank of England. On this day in 1997, the Chancellor Gordon Brown granted @bankofengland.uk independence to set interest rates, free from political influence 💷 #financialhistory #bankofengland #monetarypolicy #b
View fullsize Weather in Coruscant: sunny☀️ Happy Star Wars Day! The Barbican has always had a futuristic feel, so it’s no surprise that it was one of the filming locations for the TV show Andor. May the 4th is the perfect day to stroll its highwalks ✨ #m
View fullsize First it was a plague pit, then a monastery, a mansion house, and finally a school and almshouse. Today, this Elizabethan gem is home to a community of Brothers (including women Brothers) on the edge of the City. You can take a guided tour, or pop b
View fullsize On this day in 1667, the poet John Milton sold the copyright to his masterwork Paradise Lost for £10 - nearly £2,000 in today’s money. He’s buried at @stgilescripplegate, where you can see his statue, pictured here clutching
View fullsize Enjoying the irises 🌸 #cityoflondonchurches #springinthecity #naturewatch #standrewholborn #citygardens #londonchurches

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  • "This was a fascinating tour with a completely new to me focus on how the City worked as a shopping and manufacturing centre for clothes from Roman times. Susannah was an engaging and informative guide."

  • "Susannah was an excellent guide. Fascinating tour. Easy pace. Definitely worth the price. Will look for more Secret Square Mile Tours Have lived in London for 50 years and all of the tour was news to me! 5 star."

  • "Susannah was a marvelous guide, very knowledgeable but friendly and relaxed so at no time did we feel we were being lectured. Every stop was relevant and interesting and despite the bitter cold I thoroughly enjoyed this experience."