London: Medieval City Walking Tour & Smithfield Market

What Happened to William Wallace in London's Oldest Streets

You walk through London's oldest quarter for 90 minutes with a professional guide who shows you Smithfield Market, Guildhall, and the sites of medieval executions, the Black Death, and Blitz damage. You see the churchyard from Four Weddings and a Funeral and a memorial to self-sacrifice that catches most people off guard. The pace is steady and the route is wheelchair accessible, so you can move through centuries without arranging transport or timing yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Guildhall5m
2. Smithfield Market5m

Explore historic London landmarks

• See where Braveheart met end
• Walk churchyard from Four Weddings
• Visit touching memorial in park
• See hidden gem and Roman site
• Pass through historic Smithfield Market

The experience

What if the quietest part of London held the bloodiest stories? The walk starts near Smithfield Market, where medieval London still breathes through narrow lanes barely touched in four centuries. Your guide leads you through the City's hidden corners: past the Tudor gateway, down alleyways where the Great Fire stopped short, and into spaces most Londoners never find. The whole thing takes 1.5 hours, and you're moving the whole time, so it's not a standing lecture.

You'll see where William Wallace was executed, the churchyard where Four Weddings and a Funeral was filmed, and the Guildhall: a medieval structure that survived the Blitz and still sits above the buried Roman Amphitheatre. The guide points out memorials to the Protestant Martyrs burned alive by Bloody Mary, explains how the Black Death cemetery became a park, and takes you inside the shell of a church destroyed in the bombing. It's not a cheerful walk, but it's the kind that sticks with you because you're standing in the actual places where these things happened, not reading about them in a museum.

Smithfield Market itself has operated on this spot for over 800 years. You'll pass through it as part of the route, and the guide explains what it was used for when London was medieval and what it is now. The streets around it are where the walk really opens up, because they're so narrow and so old that you feel the weight of the centuries in a way that doesn't happen on the main roads. The guide is professional and knows the details (the dates, the names, the connections between the sites), so you're not just wandering. You're learning why each place matters.

What’s included

• Your 1.5-hour tour includes a professional guide who leads you through Smithfield Market, past Guildhall, and along the medieval streets of the City of London.
• You visit the churchyard where Four Weddings and a Funeral was filmed, see the site of William Wallace's execution, explore a Blitz-damaged church, and spend time at one of London's most significant memorials.
• The route is wheelchair accessible throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 14:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (5 to 17 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Fun London Tours Ltd

Is this one for you?Book this if you want London's oldest history told by someone who knows the dates and the stories, without arranging your own transport or timing between sites. The fixed 1.5-hour walk means you move through four centuries in one afternoon and don't have to plan the stops yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 17 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

How long is the walking tour?

1.5 hours. The route covers the medieval City of London, moving steadily through narrow streets and past multiple sites.

What is included?

A professional guide. Entry fees to attractions are not mentioned as separate charges in the itinerary.

Is it wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces on the route are wheelchair accessible, and infants can travel in a pram or stroller.

What are the main stops?

Smithfield Market, Guildhall, the churchyard used in Four Weddings and a Funeral, the site where William Wallace was executed, and a memorial park.

Are there fitness requirements?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, but it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health due to the walking distance.

Can I bring a service animal?

Yes. Service animals are allowed on the tour.

Is public transport nearby?

Yes. Public transportation options are available near the starting point.