TALES OF THE THAMES

Private Tour Through the City and Across the Thames with Sophie Campbell, Including a Tea

This exclusive private tour offers a personalised exploration of both sides of the City of London's raison d'etre, the River Thames, guided by a renowned expert in London history and culture.

Your journey can be tailored to your interests - historic landmarks, architectural marvels, or vibrant neighbourhoods - and Sophie’s wide knowledge and vivid storytelling bring the city’s past to life, with fascinating insights and anecdotes that you won’t find in guidebooks.

As you explore London's riverbanks, you’ll gain a deep understanding of its long and chequered history. This private tour is perfect for enthusiasts for the past and anyone looking for a close-up view of old London. Book your Tales of the Thames Tour today; the river will never look the same.

Start Point: Blackfriars Tube Station

End Point: Waterloo or London Bridge Tube Station

You will start your tour on the site of the former Dominican Monastery at Blackfriars, until the sixteenth century a huge complex beside the River Thames, and end in Oxo Tower, with glorious river view.

Tthe route is as follows:

East through the winding streets of Blackfriars - an area that Shakespeare liked enough to buy a loft apartment here - and the City of London to the river's oldest crossing, London Bridge (its modern version), to reach Borough Market. There's been a provisions market here for over a thousand years, even during the long, dark years of British food in the 1970s.

Why not pop into the odd pub for a drink and a Scotch egg (or its vegan equivalent) as you amble through? Then walk the river to the Oxo Tower, whose top-floor restaurant looks straight at St Paul's Cathedral.

More About Sophie Campbell - Insider

Sophie is an experienced London guide with huge enthusiasm for her home city and her walking tours are known for their engaging storytelling and in-depth knowledge. During a long career in travel writing she has contributed to many national publications - including the Times, Telegraph and Guardian - edited a section of Conde Nast Traveller, made a series for BBC2 and appeared in many TV slots on London. She brings the city to life and her clients love her ability to tailor tours to their interests. Her passion makes her a top choice for those looking to truly explore.