• St. Paul’s Cathedral - Begin the tour under the awe-inspiring presence of one of the world’s most stunning structures.
• Saint Paul’s Churchyard - Discover the beautifully landscaped gardens surrounding St Paul’s Cathedral.
• Festival Gardens - Enjoy vibrant gardens set against an incredible backdrop.
• Reflection Garden - Redeveloped during the Covid era, this garden features a captivating water feature and a view not to be missed.
• Distaff Lane Garden - A serene, shady garden, perfect for silver birch, with a refreshing water feature at the back among other attractions.
• Cleary Garden - These charming gardens are inspired by Italy, with Roman ruins lying beneath.
• Whittington Garden - A hidden gem dedicated to one of London’s most renowned Lord Mayors, who also constructed the nearby church.
• St Swithin London Stone Church Garden - Almost entirely concealed from view, this lovely garden has a distinct Welsh theme and a poignant history.
• The Monument to the Great Fire of London - Witness the remarkable monument commemorating the Great Fire of London.
• St. Dunstan in the East - Explore the most beautiful ruin in the historic City of London.
• Seething Lane Garden - Once home to the famous diarist Samuel Pepys, this garden features decorative stones depicting his unique and memorable life.
• St Olave’s Church - This historic church and garden have endured Great Fires, Plagues, and World Wars, offering a rich history.
• All Hallows Staining Church Tower - Eighty years after The Blitz, this garden is being redeveloped, but its true secret lies in a dark moment from London’s history centuries ago.
• Garden at 120 - Visit London’s newest sky garden, offering a fantastic view of the past and future. With a capacity of 207, entry might occasionally be limited, but so far, so good!
• Fen Court Garden - A modern garden featuring a poignant artwork about the slave trade, located where two men campaigned tirelessly for its abolition.
• Leadenhall Market - A breathtaking Victorian market built atop a Roman market, iconic and featured in many shows and films.
• St Peter-upon-Cornhill Church - The garden of this ancient church is relatively simple but contains a grave possibly the most famous in English literature, nestled among ancient lanes and alleys.
• St. Michael’s Cornhill - No vehicles can approach this secluded garden, tucked away in medieval passageways. A beautiful garden with a sunny spot, surrounded by old churches, pubs, and the oldest coffee shop.
• Guildhall - Stand atop the old Roman amphitheatre in the heart of London.
• St. Lawrence Jewry - This small space in the old Jewish district of London was almost entirely rebuilt after World War II.
• Churchyard of St John Zachary - This sunken garden boasts both ancient and more recent history.
• Noble Street - These unique gardens reveal an ancient secret uncovered during World War II, the ruins of the old Roman City Wall.
• St Mary Aldermanbury Garden - This quaint garden has strong ties to William Shakespeare and even Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill.
• St Mary Staining - A magnificent old tree takes center stage here, surrounded by impressive modern architecture.
• Postman’s Park - Discover this beautiful yet seldom-visited park with its heartfelt memorial to everyday heroes.

• Professional guide
• Private tour
• Local guide
• Hotel pickup
• Tour escort/host

• Transportation to/from attractions

This exclusive walking tour explores numerous hidden, tranquil, sacred, and secret gardens and ruins within the City of London. Many of these sites are unknown even to London residents, making them truly remarkable and historic locations. These beautiful old Gothic churchyard gardens offer a serene, historic retreat amidst the bustling city.

“Secret Gardens of the City of London” is a top-ranked travel book and has been highlighted as a travel feature in the Independent Newspaper.

• Dress code is smart casual
• We have earmarked this tour as especially safe during the Coronavirus outbreak due to generally quiet places that we visit where social distancing is generally not a problem. All of our tours are private so it is just you/your family and your guide.  To make it easier and safer for all concerned we would suggest starting this tour a little later than the usual time, perhaps around 10.30-11am which allows us all to miss rush-hour. We are happy to still come to your hotel to meet you but for the moment we would suggest meeting us at the tour starting point.  This allows you to arrive by a taxi or uber rather than public transport. Please feel free to wear masks throughout or at times during the tour.  Your guide will also have a mask with them.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.