Open daily 10am-5pm. Regular free guided tours 12.15pm & 1.15pm on Tuesday-Sunday, with extra tours on the final Open House weekend. Home of the City of London's art collection, & remains of London's Roman Amphitheatre

Richard Gilbert Scott, 1999

Regular combined guided tours of Amphitheatre and Guildhall Art Gallery at 12.15pm & 1.15pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays. Additional Open House tours on 20 and 21 September, please book via Guildhall Art Gallery listing. The capital’s only known Roman Amphitheatre

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First built in c.1136, St. Lawrence Jewry was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666. The present church was designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1671. The interiors were destroyed in December 1940 during the World War Two and restored in 1957, faithful to Wren’s original design. Extensive conservation works were completed in 2023. The official church to the City of London Corporation.

Sir Christopher Wren, 1670

City of London was founded by Romans nearly 2000 years ago. During its existence there were many heroes, but also some villains. Over the years many murders, hangings and executions took place here. During this tour you will visit some of these sites to learn about the good, the bad and the ugly. Sherlock Holmes, William Wallace. Bloody Mary and more...

The Barbican is a residential complex of around 2,000 flats, maisonettes, and houses in the City of London. Built on the site destroyed by The Blitz during the World War II, The Barbican Estate is a fascinating development and an icon of Brutalist architecture. Architects were Chamberlain, Powell and Bon. You will find an oasis in the middle of buildings, with gardens and water features.

Chamberlain Powell and Bon, 1970

On this walk we will see many historic & modern buildings in the City of London, look at different architecture styles having regard to the environment and sustainability, and hear about famous architects, past and present. Free walks led by City of London Guides

Purpose built over 5 floors to house printed books and manuscripts. Features include former pneumatic tube ticket delivery system and 56 listed translucent pyramid roof lights.

Sir Giles Scott, Son + Partners, 1974

Publicly accessible space outside the spectacular Grade I listed medieval civic Guildhall.

George Dance the Younger, 1789

Home of NLA, London’s built environment community, and located in the West Wing of the Guildhall complex, the Centre highlights scale architectural models of London: the New London Model and the City Model, in additional to a rotating exhibition highlighting key NLA projects.

Giles Gilbert Scott, 1974

In 1666, a devastating fire swept through the City of London, destroying 13,200 houses, 87 parish churches, The Royal Exchange, Guildhall and St. Paul's Cathedral. The Fire started on Sunday, 2 September 1666 in Thomas Farriner's bakery in Pudding Lane. Christopher Wren played a major role in rebuilding the City. Join our free walks led by City of London Guides to find out more.

Christopher Wren, 1666

A walking tour of the City, visiting key areas associated with famous writers, from Shakespeare, Dr Johnson, Oscar Wilde, and many others.