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Roman London's Rise and Fall: A History Hit Audio Tour
London
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Roman London isn't buried beneath the city – it is the city. On this audio walking tour by ancient historian Tristan Hughes, you'll follow the rise and fall of Londinium, from its founding as a Roman military outpost to its destruction by fire and its eventual abandonment.
You'll pass through Leadenhall Market, built over the foundations of a basilica that was once the largest civic complex north of the Alps, and continue through the streets the Romans laid out as a deliberate display of imperial power.
Along the way, you'll discover how 35,000 people once lived here – eating dormice and figs, bumping into merchants from Palmyra and soldiers from the Rhine – before plague, rebellion, and ...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
6 Tooley St
This tour starts at London Bridge Southside. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
St Giles Cripplegate
The tour ends in front of the Roman Wall at St. Giles Cripplegate
Roman London's Rise and Fall: A History Hit Audio Tour
London
About
Roman London isn't buried beneath the city – it is the city. On this audio walking tour by ancient historian Tristan Hughes, you'll follow the rise and fall of Londinium, from its founding as a Roman military outpost to its destruction by fire and its eventual abandonment.
You'll pass through Leadenhall Market, built over the foundations of a basilica that was once the largest civic complex north of the Alps, and continue through the streets the Romans laid out as a deliberate display of imperial power.
Along the way, you'll discover how 35,000 people once lived here – eating dormice and figs, bumping into merchants from Palmyra and soldiers from the Rhine – before plague, rebellion, and ...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
6 Tooley St
This tour starts at London Bridge Southside. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
St Giles Cripplegate
The tour ends in front of the Roman Wall at St. Giles Cripplegate
Itinerary
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London Bridge
You’ll pass by London Bridge, the modern crossing over the River Thames that stands on the site of centuries of historic bridges linking the City of London with Southwark. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
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Leadenhall Market
You’ll pass by Leadenhall Market, a beautifully restored Victorian market known for its ornate architecture, boutique shops, and appearance in several films. Please note that entry to the market or any purchases made inside are not included in this tour.
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Mansion House of City of London
You’ll pass by the Mansion House, the official residence of the Lord Mayor of the City of London, renowned for its grand Palladian architecture and ceremonial role. Please note that entry to the building is not included in this tour.
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London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE
You’ll pass by the London Mithraeum, the reconstructed remains of a Roman temple dedicated to the god Mithras, offering a glimpse into the city’s ancient past. Please note that entry to the museum and archaeological site is not included in this tour.
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St. Giles Cripplegate
You’ll pass by the St Giles Cripplegate and City Wall Tower, where one of London’s few surviving medieval churches stands alongside a preserved section of the ancient Roman city wall. Please note that entry to the church and tower is not included in this tour.
