Routey

London

1 day

6 stops

3.3 hours

All Season

673

ABOUT THIS TRAIL

Let's take a walk right through the heart of London business centre. Skyscrapers, buildings of bizarre shapes, glass windows, cars, people rushing somewhere - none of it gives away the fact that the City of London is, in fact, the oldest London district, the one where it all started. This walk is not meant to reveal its long history but aims to guide you through the busy streets of the City and allow you to feel its dynamic spirit.

City of London is the best place to see the whole of London from above.

# IN ARCHITECTURE

#Famous buildings

POINTS

Millennium Bridge

St Paul's Catherdral

London Stock Exchange

Bank of England

Leadenhall Market

Sky Garden

Maria Kornienko Follow

Travel-addicted freelance writer

MORE ROUTES

★

Exploring Attenborough's London

Embark on a voyage around London

★

Capture London’s Heights Through a Lens

Winding from Monument to Brick Lane

★

Maltby Street Market

Take a walk down this insider's only food market

★

Delight in a performance by the Thames

Waterloo's little secret

★★★★

Leicester square to Piccadilly Circus

Experience the West End

<<Millennium Bridge>>

Stop 1

10 minutes

All Season

Blackfriars Bridge 1 London United Kingdom

Description: Millennium Bridge, the youngest in London, opened in 2000, marking the start of the new millennia. The bridge is pedestrian-only, which means you can take all the time you want for pictures! The best thing about the bridge is that it is perfectly aligned with London's most beautiful cathedral, the St Paul's, allowing to see its magnificent architecture from the river.

<<St Paul's Catherdral>>

Stop 2

30 minutes

All Season

Ludgate Hill 1 London United Kingdom

Description: After a short walk from the Millennium Bridge, you can see St Paul's Cathedral up close. Sit on its steps if you need a break, or relax in a small park adjacent to the building. If you want to see what it looks like from the inside, be prepared to pay for a ticket!

Monday: 08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday: 08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday: 08:30 - 16:30
Thursday: 08:30 - 16:30
Friday: 08:30 - 16:30
Saturday: 08:30 - 16:30

<<London Stock Exchange>>

Stop 3

10 minutes

All Season

Newgate Street 81 London United Kingdom

Description: As we established before, the City of London is the financial and business centre of the capital. London Stock Exchange is one of the key financial institutions in the world, and it is a must see! You can find the building just one minute away from St Paul's Cathedral, next to the Flaming Orb Monument that commemorates the Great Fire of London.

<<Bank of England>>

Stop 4

30 minutes

Threadneedle Street, London London United Kingdom

Description: Ten minutes away from the London Stock Exchange you can find another building key to the UK finance sector. The Bank of England is among the oldest banks in the world and the oldest on in the UK. You can not only enjoy the classical architecture of the bank but also enter its museum for free to learn more about the history of the UK economy.

Monday: 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 17:00
Friday: 10:00 - 17:00

<<Leadenhall Market>>

Stop 5

60 minutes

All Season

Gracechurch St London United Kingdom

Description: Another short walk deeper into the City, and you can see the Leadenhall Market, one of the oldest covered markets in England. Leadenhall is now home to a rage of cosy restaurants, bars, and cafes where you can grab quick lunch, or just buy some fresh ingredients to cook at home.

Sunday: 00:00 - 23:59
Monday: 00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday: 00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday: 00:00 - 23:59
Thursday: 00:00 - 23:59
Friday: 00:00 - 23:59
Saturday: 00:00 - 23:59

<<Sky Garden>>

Stop 6

60 minutes

All Season

20 Fenchurch Street London United Kingdom

Description: Coming to the last point of the tour, visit Sky Garden viewing platform, located at the top of the so-called 'walkie-talkie' building. You can see the whole of London from Sky Garden's platform. Do not forget to book the free visit in advance to avoid disappoint, or reserve a table at the Sky Garden restaurant for dinner and observe the night London from above while you dine.