Our guided walking tour explores the dramatic impact each of London’s key architects has made on the city’s strikingly unique skyline. Together you trace the narrative timeline of London’s evolution from Norman times to cutting-edge contemporary skyscrapers. 

Your journey begins at the steps of St. Paul's, which was created by Architect Christopher Wren. From here, we may proceed through Temple Bar, London’s only surviving city gate, and on through Paternoster Square, which proves to be a remarkable example of how modern architecture can work in harmony with London’s famous historical monuments.

We will visit Guildhall Yard – where a fanciful Indian-influenced 18th-century porch and a brutalist 20th-century extension juxtapose the original 15th-century Guildhall. Depending on opening times, we might also venture underground to discover the remains of one of London’s most ancient buildings that lie hidden below the Guildhall Art Gallery. 

Next on the itinerary is a stroll past the magnificent Bank of England, originally designed by the celebrated architect Sir John Soane, and the Mansion House, a classical masterpiece that has long been home to London’s Lord Mayor. Following a walk through the Victorian exuberance of Leadenhall Market, we will encounter the tall skyscrapers that have recently sprouted up in the City. From Richard Rogers’ iconic Lloyd Buildings to the much-discussed ‘Gherkin’ designed by Norman Foster, these stunning structures represent the evolution of London into a center for commerce and banking, offering a striking contrast to the many historic buildings that they now overshadow.