Jewish history walking tours in London

Discover 1,000 years of Jewish heritage in London on a guided walk led by a specialist guide. Join a group walk through London’s historic Square Mile or book a private tour of the City of London, a stroll through the old East End or a literary tour of London’s Jewish history.

Jewish History in the Square Mile

Group walking tours

Next dates: 17th May, 15th June, 21st June, 15th July, 19th July, 13th August, 30th August, 3rd September

Private Jewish history tours of London

Whether it’s a corporate tour, a group of college students or a private tour to celebrate a special occasion, get in touch to book a bespoke walk or tailor your tour to suit your requirements.

Jewish History of the City of London

Discover 1,000 years of Jewish heritage in the oldest part of London on this walking tour of the Square Mile. You’ll see the site of the medieval Jewish cemetery and hear about the characters who made their mark on the City from medieval times right up to the present day.

Barbican to Liverpool Street

The Old Jewish East End

Explore the “ghetto” – the classic Jewish East End centred around Spitalfields, Brick Lane and Petticoat Lane from the 1880s to the 1940s. Discover the sites where the Jewish soup kitchen and the Rothschild dwellings once stood, and hear stories of Jewish life and culture.

Aldgate to Liverpool Street
Moorgate to Bank

Literary Jewish Tour of London

Discover the Jewish history of the Square Mile through a literary lens. On this exclusive walking tour through the City of London, you’ll hear from ancient authors, modern-day novelists and a variety of voices in between, from Dickens to Disraeli.

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Meet your guide

Tours are led by Susannah Cohen, a qualified City of London guide and trustee of the Jewish Square Mile Foundation. She leads Jewish-themed walks for leading London agencies and has worked with organisations including Jewish Book Week, in association with Jewish Renaissance.

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Reviews

  • "A very enjoyable tour as part of Jewish Book Week. Susannah is a great guide, full of information and she made the walk fun as well as interesting."

    —DrK2002

  • "Thoroughly enjoyed this walking tour. Despite living in London for over 40 years we saw sights and heard stories that were totally new to us."

    —solicitorjeremy

  • "Incredibly informative friendly and well organized tour. Answered all questions and engaged with us on a personal level. Thank you so much for our favourite London walking tour."

    —Spencer L