Themed Tours For My Kids in London
Themed tours can really help young people deepen their knowledge and therefore their engagement, and it allows everyone to explore more complex ideas. If you want more of an experience then choose one of our themed family-friendly tours!
Half day tours last around 3-3.5 hours as we feel that this is a good period of time to really get into a tour before your kids flake out.
A half day tour will include one or more breaks to give some down-time and an opportunity to feed and water your children.
If you are interested in a full day tour, we can combine two half day tours with a good lunch break in this middle. Do contact us about this with your ideas and we can work out itineraries for a full day.
There is almost always an outdoor component to these tours so dress appropriately (we have lots of showers, it can be cold, wear comfy shoes) and do bring snacks and drinks to keep your little ones happy!
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Roman London Walk
Do your kids like all things Roman? Do you want them to learn about the Gods and Goddesses of ancient time? Then this family walk is for you!
On this walk you will start at the Museum of London and have a look at the Roman exhibits to prepare for your walk. You will then go in search of a secret bit of the Roman Wall that surrounded London and walk along part of it, to the Guildhall where you will hear about how the Romans governed and pop in to see the remains of the Roman Amphitheatre where the Romans were entertained by animal fights and the like. Then off down to No. 1 Poultry to hear about the Boudican Revolt which razed the City to the ground in AD 60/61 before finishing off with a visit to the newly opened, underground Temple of Mithras to hear about the Gods that the Romans worshipped.
Tickets: No tickets need to be paid for, but booking for the Temple of Mithras must be done in advance.
Meeting Point: Hotel or entrance to the Museum of London.
Ages: All, although the Mithras tour (closed Mondays) might be a little long for very little ones. Lots of opportunities to walk around and lots of changes of environment. Suitable for buggies. The Mithras viewing experience has low light levels and also includes lighting effects, mist and sound.
Fires, Plague and Salvation: a walk and St Paul’s Cathedral
This family-friendly tour will explore some of the most difficult periods of London's history and pack in some fascinating tales of struggle and bravery.
On this walk you will meet at the point the Great Fire of London of 1666 started, which destroyed 4/5th of the City of London and climb to the top of the Monument, built to commemorate the Great Fire. Then you’ll walk through the City to see some of the sites that were affected by the three Great Fires of London: the first Roman Fire which was part of the Boudiccan Revolt, the Great Fire of 1666, and the Blitz during World War II. You’ll finish at St Paul’s Cathedral, which was rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren in the late 1600s after the
Great Fire of London and it became a symbol of resistance during World War II, and you’ll climb to the top of the Dome to see London from above and get a sense of the devastation that the Blitz caused London.
Tickets: Tickets needed for Monument and St Paul’s Cathedral. You can find prices for St Paul's Cathedral here, and for Monument here, but please contact us before purchase so we can find the best way of doing things.
Meeting Point: Hotel or ticket barriers at Monument Underground Station.
Ages: all. Fun for little ones and teenagers as we discuss what life was like in the Blitz. Lots of walking, climbing stairs and great views. Toddlers may find the number of stairs to the top of the Dome difficult, however they might be able for the 257 steps up to te Whistpering Gallery.