The Central Criminal Court of England and Wales, known the world over as the 'Old Bailey', is opening its doors to the public for out of hours guided tours.
City of London Guides offer daily, weekly and monthly walking tours around the City of London.
Join the official City of London Guides for fascinating themed tours every day of the week. The Guides try to make the walks as inclusive and accessible as possible. None of the routes are considered very strenuous, but if walking please wear sensible shoes and be prepared for the British weather.
Walking tours schedule from November 2025 to March 2026:
For more information on tickets and pricing visit The City of London Guides official website. Advance booking via Eventbrite is required to secure your place. Note that the cut-off time for booking the daily walks is 6pm the night before. If there are no bookings by then, the walk will not take place.
Please note these tours won't happen on Saturday 8 November, as the Guides will lead free walking tours for the Lady Mayor's Show, nor on Christmas Day (25 December).
Monday
11 am: Literary London – Uncover the City lives of Shakespeare, Dickens, and more.
Tuesday
11am: Wren’s City Churches – Explore Sir Christopher Wren’s stunning architectural masterpieces.
Wednesday
11 am: Secrets and Symbols – Decode the curious clues of the City’s mysterious history.
Thursday
11am: Roman London – Discover Londinium, the ancient city beneath our feet.
Friday
11am: The Dark Side of the City – Tales of murder, riots, fires, and grim history.
Saturday
11am: Riverside London – Learn about the trade, transport, and traditions of London’s iconic river.
2pm: The Great Fire(s) of London – Explore how fires have shaped the City through the ages.
Sunday
11am: Roman London – A second chance to delve into the history of Londinium.
2pm: Secrets and Symbols – Decode the curious clues of the City’s mysterious history.
