Free London Walking Tour: Uncover London’s 2000 Year Roman History!

#citypassguide #walkingtour #london #romanbritain #hiddengems #thingstodo Discover how ancient Rome shaped modern London! Rome’s empire may have fallen, but its London legacy lives on—in stones, mosaics, and stories waiting to be uncovered. 📍 Start: Tower Hill Station 📍 End: Bank Station 🚶 Distance: 4 kilometers 🕒 Time: 3 hours with stops 1. Tower Hill’s Mighty Roman Wall 📍 Outside Tower Hill Station What to See: ✅ 10.7-meter-high wall section (c. 200 AD) ✅ Bronze statue of Emperor Trajan ✅ Fun Fact: Medieval Londoners reused these stones—spot the patchwork! 2. All Hallows by the Tower 📍 Byward Street (2-minute walk) What to See: ✅ Original Roman pavement ✅ Londinium artifacts & city model ✅ Pro Tip: Climb the tower for panoramic views. 3. The Oldest London Bridge Relic 📍 St. Magnus the Martyr (5-minute walk) What to See: ✅ 2,000-year-old charred oak bridge pile ✅ Model of medieval London Bridge 4. Bloomberg SPACE: Double Roman Delight 📍 12 Walbrook (7-minute walk) What to See: ✅ Bucklersbury Mosaic: 1st-century floor (lobby, free) ✅ Temple of Mithras: Cult temple reconstruction (downstairs—book free tickets online). 5. Guildhall Amphitheatre 📍 Guildhall Art Gallery (10-minute walk) What to See: ✅ Rediscovered gladiator arena (found 1988!) ✅ Londinium model & Roman artifacts. 6. London Wall Fragments 📍 Between Wood Street & Aldersgate (8-minute walk) What to See: ✅ St. Alphage Churchyard’s dramatic fragment ✅ "Ghost wall" in Salters’ Hall garden ✅ Massive Roman wall (with medieval layers) ✅ Photo Op: Ancient stones vs. skyscrapers! 7. Perfect Finish: The Royal Exchange 📍 Bank Station （10-min walk） What to See: ✅ Historic trading hub built atop Roman London’s forum ✅ Stunning neoclassical architecture (free to enter) ✅ Cafés & luxury shops under a soaring dome Why You’ll Love This Tour ✅ Escape crowds—quiet, overlooked gems ✅ Perfect mix: Ruins + indoor exhibits ✅ Free (church suggests donations) ✅ Kid-friendly: Gladiators win every time! #citypassguide