Secret Gardens of the City of London Private Tour
Secret Gardens of the City of London Private Tour
This private walking tour takes us to many hidden, silent, sacred and secret gardens and ruins in the City of London. Even Londoners don't know about most of these sites and that is why they are such wonderful and historic places. Beautiful old gothic church yard gardens, each a peaceful, historic oasis in busy London.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Whittington Park
This secret garden is dedicated to one of the most famous Lord Mayors of London who amongst other things built the nearby church.
10 minutesSt. Dunstan in the East
Visit the most beautiful ruin in the old City of London.
10 minutesAll Hallows By The Tower
See the oldest archway in London and walk on an old Roman pavement (sidewalk) many feet beneath modern London.
15 minutesSt Olave's Church
This historic church and garden has been through Great Fires, Plagues, World Wars and as such as some incredible history.
10 minutesGarden at 120
Visit London's newest sky garden which offers a fantastic view of where we have been and where we will be going. The garden has a capacity of 207 people so it is possible that on rare occasions we cannot get in. So far so good though!
15 minutesSt Mary Aldermanbury Garden
This little garden has strong associations to William Shakespeare and even Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill.
10 minutesSt. Lawrence Jewry
This little space in the heart of the old Jewish district of London and almost entirely rebuilt after WW2.
10 minutesChurchyard of St John Zachary
This sunken garden has a history both ancient and the merely old.
10 minutesChurch of St. Bartholomew the Great
This well hidden garden is also a plague pit!
10 minutesChristchurch Greyfriars Church Garden
See the memorial garden to The Blitz and WW2.
10 minutesPostman's Park
Visit this beautiful but rarely visited park with its touching memorial to everyday heroes.
10 minutesGuildhall
Right in the middle of London we will stand on top of the old Roman amphitheatre
5 minutesIncluded
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup
- Private tour
- Tour escort/host
- Entry/Admission - Church of St. Bartholomew the Great
- Entry/Admission - Whittington Park
- Entry/Admission - Christchurch Greyfriars Church Garden
- Entry/Admission - St. Lawrence Jewry
- Entry/Admission - Churchyard of St John Zachary
- Entry/Admission - All Hallows By The Tower
- Entry/Admission - Guildhall
- Entry/Admission - St Mary Aldermanbury Garden
- Entry/Admission - St. Dunstan in the East
- Entry/Admission - Postman's Park
Not Included
- Transportation to/from attractions
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Dress code is smart casual
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- We have earmarked this tour as especially safe during the Coronavirus outbreak due to generally quiet places that we visit where social distancing is generally not a problem. All of our tours are private so it is just you/your family and your guide. To make it easier and safer for all concerned we would suggest starting this tour a little later than the usual time, perhaps around 10.30-11am which allows us all to miss rush-hour. We are happy to still come to your hotel to meet you but for the moment we would suggest meeting us at the tour starting point. This allows you to arrive by a taxi or uber rather than public transport. Please feel free to wear masks throughout or at times during the tour. Your guide will also have a mask with them.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Your guide and yourself are welcome to wear face masks and we will keep to the UK law regarding social distancing.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.