Discover London’s Hidden Stories on Private City Walking Tours

As Time Goes By London — Private City of London Walking Tours

As Time Goes By London operates private walking tours in the City of London, offering focused historical and architectural experiences. These City of London walking tours cover Roman London, the Great Fire of 1666, the Blitz of World War II, women's history (HERstory), and the contrast between old and new buildings.

What the tours cover

• History of HERstory — Discover the untold stories of remarkable women, from suffragettes to pioneering scientists, and learn about their contributions to London’s history.
• Roman London — Explore Roman Wall remains, the London Mithraeum, ancient bathhouses, and the footprint of the Roman amphitheatre.
• The Great Fire and The Blitz — Trace the impact of the Great Fire of 1666 and the Blitz with historical accounts and site visits that reveal the City’s resilience.
• The Old and the New Buildings in the City of London — See how Sir Christopher Wren’s churches sit alongside modern marvels like the Gherkin and Lloyds of London.
• City Highlights — A condensed City of London walking tour featuring St Paul’s, Leadenhall Market, hidden parks, and alleys that together span approximately 2,000 years of history.

Why choose a private City of London walking tour

Private tours from As Time Goes By London give visitors a focused, theme-driven walking experience through the City of London. These private City of London walking tours allow participants to concentrate on specific historical themes — Roman archaeology, architectural evolution, wartime history, or women's HERstory — while moving through public streets and landmark sites.

Key locations and search keywords

• St Paul’s Cathedral
• Leadenhall Market
• Temple Bar
• The London Mithraeum
• Roman Wall remains
• The Gherkin and Lloyds of London

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What to expect on each private tour

• Guided, walking itineraries that link visible sites with documented history.
• Themed narratives: women’s history, Roman occupation, wartime recoveries, or architectural change.
• Visits to public landmarks and archaeological remains across the City of London.

Practical planning and booking

• Tours are listed as private experiences; consult the business listing for booking details and availability.
• Tours take place on foot across streets, squares, markets, and visible historic remains in the City of London.
• Choose a tour by subject: Roman London archaeology, HERstory, the Great Fire and the Blitz, architectural contrasts, or the City highlights route.

Summary

As Time Goes By London offers five private City of London walking tours that span Roman relics, the Great Fire and the Blitz, architectural evolution, City highlights, and untold HERstories. These private walking tours are specialized, historically focused City of London experiences and are featured on The Adventure Collective. For visitors searching for a private City of London walking tour on Roman London, HERstory, wartime history, or architectural tours, As Time Goes By London provides themed routes and site-focused narratives across the City’s streets and public sites.