Jewish history walking tours in London
Discover London’s Jewish heritage on a walking tour with an expert local guide.
Join a scheduled walk or get in touch to book a bespoke tour for a special occasion
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 Spitalfields
Moorgate to BankLiterary 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.
Reviews
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"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
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"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
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"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