London hotel offers walking tours

Guests at Mint Hotel Tower of London can now explore the unique history of the City of London by taking a walking tour with a qualified local guide from only £8 per person.

Highlights of the 90mins walk include All Hallows by the Tower, the oldest church in the City of London.  Samuel Pepys climbed the tower of the church to survey the damage caused by the Great Fire of London.  Other interesting stops include the old headquarters of the Port of London in Trinity Square, Leadenhall Market and its many shops and eating places.  Built on a Roman site it has been used as a location in the Harry Potter films.  From London’s first coffee house, built in the 17th century, to the Royal Exchange and the Bank of England, the tour also incorporates a look at new buildings under construction in the City and passes by the Gerkin and Heron Tower.

City of London guide Geoff Boyd promises to show guests buildings and locations that reflect life in the City over the past 2,000 years and talks about historical figures who helped shape it.  The Mint Hotel offers 583 rooms and à la carte restaurant whose outdoor terrace commands panoramic views of the River Thames and London’s cityscape. www.minthotel.com

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