London Past & Present Backstreet Historical Tour
Overview
A fantastic way to dive straight in to the history of London from the old Roman Settlement of Londinium to the Great Financial City that it is today, 12th century churches stand dwarfed by the grand skyscraper neighbours they have. You will defiantly feel out of time as we go from one time period to the next street after street
What's Included
- Tour Guide
- Gratuity
Meeting Location
1 Cheapside
London EC2V 6AA, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Tower Hill
London EC3N, UK
drop off point is by the Tower of London next to Tower Hill Station
What To Expect
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Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
St. Paul's Cathedral (pass by)
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Borough Market
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Leadenhall Market (pass by)
London Bridge
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Monument to the Great Fire of London (pass by)
Tower of London (pass by)
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-118435P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tour Guide.
- Gratuity.
The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the London Past & Present Backstreet Historical Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for London Past & Present Backstreet Historical Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tour Guide
- Gratuity
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
