Great Fire of London
Explore the area once devastated by the Great Fire of London in 1666.
Time to step into your time-machine and venture with us to the year of 1666. Join us as we explore the events which during a few days in September 1666 left so much destruction, forcing Londoners to rebuild their lives.
The City of London was used to fires, but the one that broke out in a bakery in the early hours of Sunday 2nd September 1666 was very different. By the time the fire had died down three-quarters of the city lay in ruins. Hear how the fire started and how it was able to take hold and create so much devastation so quickly. Hear who was blamed for the fire and find out about those who fought to save the city.
Navigate the narrow streets of the City of London on this guided walk and hear how the Great Fire of London was the catalyst for modern building restrictions which changed the face of London forever.
Hear stories of some of the people affected by this devastating event and how others took advantage of the situation. Discover what it was like to experience your hometown burning, never knowing if you would ever go home.
- Discover the journey of destruction of the Great Fire
- Follow in the footsteps of Londoner Samuel Pepys
- Meet other adventurous souls
- Qualified City of London guide
- Start: Monument Station
- End: St Paul's Cathedral
- Duration: 90 mins | Step-free access: no
- Suitable for all age groups.
Great Fire of London Walk Reviews:
Interesting walk with chance to see some historic buildings from the outside.Guide was knowledgeable. Sometimes sound wasn't loud enough but better when we could stand away from traffic. A Lewis
Enjoyable and informative walk. Knowledgeable and considerate guide. Well organised. Was definitely worth doing. J Forshaw
I thought I knew quite a lot about the Fire of London but our guide gave us some new insights into the fire, particularly the aftermath of the fire and its effect on building regulations. An enjoyable guided walk. M Pinn
A very enjoyable and educational walk on a sunny winter's afternoon. Lots of fascinating facts delivered articulately. I would have liked to hear more of Pepys's account, no mention of the buried Parmesan cheese, but maybe this would have furnished a longer tour. The tour group themselves added much to the walk being interested, chatty and knowledgeable. More tours please! We enjoy them very much. J Knight
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