How long is the tour?

The walking tour lasts 90 minutes from start to finish.

Where does the tour start and end?

The tour begins at Cannon Street Station and finishes near St Paul's Cathedral; exact meeting instructions are provided on booking.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

No. The route includes five steps up and four steps down and is not step-free; contact the operator in advance to discuss adaptations.

What age is this suitable for?

School groups with students aged 16 and over are accepted; the content and worksheets can be adapted for Primary, Secondary and A-level groups when arranged in advance.

Will we go inside buildings?

No. This is an outdoor walking tour that stops outside historic locations and buildings rather than entering them.

What happens if it rains?

The tour runs in most weather conditions; participants should dress for rain or sun. Refunds are only issued if London Guided Walks Ltd cancels or reschedules the event.

City Women: A 90-Minute Walk Revealing London's Forgotten Female Trailblazers | Private | Walking Tour

Adventure Brief

This 90-minute, curriculum-friendly walking tour through the City of London uncovers the overlooked stories of women who shaped hospitals, finance and law. Start at Cannon Street Station and finish near St Paul's Cathedral while your students connect people, places and policy in a single urban walk.

90 minutes

moderate

From £346.50

City Women: A 90‑Minute Walk Revealing London's Forgotten Female Trailblazers

Set in the City of London, this 90-minute guided walk starts at Cannon Street Station and presses through the Square Mile's lanes and civic squares to reveal the people and places where women shaped commerce, care and law. London Guided Walks Ltd's private "Women in the City" tour compresses centuries into a compact route—about 0.36 miles (0.58 km) of pavement, stops and stories—designed for school groups and curious adults alike.

The walk moves past remnants of medieval hospitals and religious houses run or staffed by women, stops at sites tied to suffragette activity and traces twentieth-century breakthroughs in professions that once barred female entrants. Expect to hear concrete case studies: women who used widowhood to access guild wealth, female investors who funded early institutions, and campaigners who challenged exclusions culminating in the 1919 Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act. The route also points to clerical workplaces, financial façades and civic buildings that show how ordinary clerks and high‑profile pioneers intersected to change the City.

Practical details are handled with care. The meeting point is Cannon Street Station; the tour finishes near St Paul's Cathedral and can be paired with visits to the Museum of London Docklands, Bishopsgate Institute or Guildhall Library. The route includes cobblestones and short flights—five steps up and four steps down—and is not fully step‑free, so planners should note mobility needs in advance. Groups should arrive ten minutes early for registration; the maximum group size is 30 for school bookings.

What makes this tour stand out for visitors is its focus: the City is usually presented through finance and monuments, but here the narrative centers women's work, financing, philanthropy and protest in the very places decisions were made. Guides bring archival detail and accessible discussion prompts that align with History, Politics and Gender Studies curricula, making the walk both a classroom extension and an urban exploration.

Teachers will appreciate worksheets and suggested follow‑ups—mini biographies, position papers and visits to nearby archives. The tour runs in most weather; students are advised to wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Refunds are issued only if London Guided Walks Ltd cancels or reschedules. For groups seeking a focused, evidence‑based look at how women remade the City, this walk compresses complex social change into ninety purposeful minutes.

Meeting logistics are straightforward: the meeting point is Cannon Street Station (Cannon Street Cannon Street Station, Bochum Parkway 4, Cannon St, London EC4N 6AP, UK) and teachers should plan to arrive early to register groups. The tour accepts students aged 16 and up for school-group bookings and is suitable for Primary, Secondary and A-level students. Advance notice helps organisers adapt the route for mobility or learning‑needs considerations.

About London Guided Walks Private Tours

London Guided Walks Private Tours offers privately guided walking tours across London, England, led by knowledgeable local guides.

The company specializes in themed routes — from royal history and Dickens-era streets to contemporary street art and smartphone photography workshops. Tours range from 90-minute walks to half-day experiences and include private family-friendly alternatives, bespoke events, and seasonal specials such as Christmas lights and holiday photography workshops.

Each itinerary highlights authentic London landmarks and neighborhoods: Covent Garden, Spitalfields, Brick Lane, Westminster, the South Bank, Tower Hill, and Greenwich. Guides combine historical research, storytelling, and practical photography tips when applicable. Named guides include professional photographers and historians who lead specialized walks like smartphone photo tours and River Thames history walks.

Private bookings accommodate couples, families, corporate groups, and visitors seeking an intimate, flexible pace. Experiences cover a wide variety of interests: royal palaces and Buckingham Palace views; literary routes inspired by Charles Dickens; suffragette and women’s history; Victorian crime; pub histories; street art in Shoreditch; and museum or gallery highlights in the West End. The operator also offers treasure hunts, themed scavenger hunts, and family-friendly games.

Booking information and exact meeting locations are provided at reservation. Tours are designed to be accessible and tailored to group needs, with options for non-alcoholic refreshments on pub tours and photography coaching on camera or smartphone. Availability, pricing and group limits vary and are confirmed at booking. Booking confirmation includes guide contact details and meeting instructions.