Medieval London Tour
Uncover the hidden secrets of Medieval London, and experience both the wealth and the misery of its citizens.
A Medieval London Tour is unmissable because…
The City of London is guardian to thousands of hidden histories, stretching back hundreds of years. The Medieval period, following the occupation by William of Normandy in 1066, saw the development of London into one of the finest cities in Europe. As a military stronghold, a centre of trade and commerce and home of many religious houses, London’s population boomed and you will catch a glimpse of their lives on this tour.
The must-sees during a Medieval London Tour include…
- Witness the role of military power in Medieval London with stories about the Tower of London, nearly a thousand years old, and still home to the Crown Jewels.
- Discover the importance and variety of religion in Londoners’ lives by visiting some of the very few remaining medieval churches and monasteries; step back in time inside the priory church of St Bartholomew the Great dating from the early 12th century.
- Explore the sites of ancient markets, such as the atmospheric Leadenhall Market and learn about the development of trade in Medieval London, and the role played by wealthy merchants in the government of the City. Stand in the beautiful Guildhall Yard and admire the Great Hall, the oldest secular building in the City of London.
- Catch glimpses of the layout of the City in the streets around St Mary-le-Bow and see how road names hint at its diverse and cosmopolitan nature.
- Learn about the awful conditions of life for ordinary Londoners, and how poverty, disease and punishment always dominated society, especially during the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381; the area around Smithfield will reveal its dark and sinister past.
You will discover that although Medieval London has all but disappeared from view, there are still enough hidden gems to help show what Medieval London might have been like centuries ago.
Book a Blue Badge Tourist Guide for your Medieval London Tour because…
- Blue Badge Tourist Guides are trained local specialists, holding the UK’s highest professional qualification for tourist guiding.
Your Blue Badge guide is booked exclusively for your family or group. - Blue Badge Tourist Guides provide insights into the most interesting, unusual, and historic aspects of London, including hidden gems and little-known stories.
- Most importantly, tours are tailored to you. Let your guide know what you’re interested in or curious about, anything you’d particularly like to include. Your tour will be designed with this in mind.
Please bear in mind that these are not public tours, but private tours conducted by specialist Blue Badge Tourist Guides who will charge a separate fee, details of which can be found on our Fees page.
Let us 'Match' you with one of our Blue Badge Tourist Guides who are:
- Friendly, professional and used to dealing with groups of all ages and sizes
- Holders of the prestigious Blue Badge (the highest Tourist Guiding qualification in the UK)
- Able to use special entrances at certain well known attractions to avoid waiting in long lines
- Able to offer tours in over 30 different languages
Simply input your tour request details in the form below. When you have finished, hit the Green ‘Submit to Match’ button. Your request will be instantly emailed to three highly qualified and enthusiastic London Blue Badge Tourist Guides, matching your criteria. They will then email you confirming availability, pricing and suggestions for the tour itself. So let one of our 500+ Blue Badge Tourist Guides make your stay in London a special one.
