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Christopher Wren & City Churches Walking Tour

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Uncover London's hidden gems! Join a captivating walking tour exploring the City Churches, including Wren's masterpieces. Learn from a local expert and customize your route. This is one not to be missed.

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This popular walking tour explores the remarkable City Churches of London, focusing on the architectural genius of Sir Christopher Wren. Available in 3, 4, or 5-hour options, we can customize the route to your interests. Perhaps you're an art enthusiast and want to see Damien Hirst's work at Great St. Bartholomew's, or a history buff eager to learn about the London "Cockney" at St. Mary-le-Bow. As an added bonus we'll also visit the Temple of Mithras—a free-to-enter interactive historical recreation of a “Roman Temple for soldiers”.

Exterior of the church towards the brick spire.

In the 17th century, there were 107 churches within the 'Square Mile' of London. 86 of these were destroyed in the Great Fire of London and 51 were subsequently rebuilt. The Blitz of World War II destroyed many more, and some were not rebuilt. Today, 23 churches remain, along with 4 towers and partial ruins of two churches that now serve as places of contemplation.

Remains of arch from garden with foliage and wisteria.

As a former cab driver and a member of the FCC (Friends of the City Churches), I'm passionate about sharing the rich history and stories hidden within these often overlooked gems. These dedicated volunteers work tirelessly to open the churches to the public, allowing us to experience their unique beauty and delve into their fascinating past. I've personally "watched" a few churches so far, contributing to their preservation, and I'm eager to share more of these hidden treasures with you in the future.

Naturally, this tour will include a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral, Wren's masterpiece and a cornerstone of London's Baroque architecture. We'll also explore other captivating sites:

Ornate gold coloured pipes with carved oak.
  • St. Bride's Church: Explore this iconic church, long associated with journalists and newspapers, and admire its elegant Wren-designed architecture.
  • St Stephen Walbrook: Discover the fascinating history of the first Samaritans branch, which operated from a crypt beneath this church.
  • Holy Sepulchre London: Located across from the Old Bailey, this church is famously mentioned in the nursery rhyme "Oranges and Lemons." as "the Bells of Old Bailey".
  • St Martin, Ludgate: Designed by Wren, this church boasts a fascinating inscription claiming that Cadwallo, King of the Britons, is buried within its grounds.
  • St Botolph's Aldgate: Delve into the history of this church, with records dating back to 1115.
Exterior of the building with clock.
  • St. Dunstan-in-the-West: Marvel at the unique façade of this Fleet Street church, featuring a chiming clock with intriguing giant figures.
  • St Olaves: Witness the resilience of this church, whose bells were melted during the war and later recast using the original foundry.
  • Allhallows Aldgate: Another popular destination with its own unique charm.

This is just a glimpse of the many fascinating churches we can explore on this tour. All churches are wheelchair accessible, and most are open from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Please let me know if you have any specific churches you'd like to visit, and I'll gladly check their opening times for you.

  • Churches available to visit on the day may vary due to access, services, events etc.
  • Price of this tour does not include entry to St Paul's Cathedral. Exterior views are however free.
Itinerary and tour summary
Duration: 5 hours
Type: Walking Tour
Exclusives: Walking tour with Lee Cooper—an experienced, qualified London Black Cab Driver and member of the FCC (Friends of the City Churches)
Price: From £240 total (up to 12 guests). Prices do not include attraction tickets.
Languages: English
Pick up: Meet at st Bride’s Church, Fleet Street, London EC4Y 8AU. Nearest tube station: St Paul’s (5 min walk). Nearest train stations: City Thameslink (5 min walk), Blackfriars (6 min walk). Nearest Thames Clippers: Blackfriars Pier (13 min walk)
  • Start point: St Bride's Church
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  • St Stephen Walbrook
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  • St Sepulchre
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  • St Olave's
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  • St Martin Ludgate
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  • St Botolph's Aldgate
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  • Temple of Mithras
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  • St Dunstan-in-the-West
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  • Allhallows Aldgate
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  • St Dunstan in the East
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  • Great St. Bartholomew's
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  • St James Garlickhythe
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  • St Mary-le-Bow
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  • St Magnus
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  • St Paul's Cathedral
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  • Christchurch Greyfriars
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