Get your discount tickets for the ALCHEMYTRAIL: London’s Medieval Footprint (Self-Guided Walk), save up to 14% !
Overview
**NEW - AUDIO NARRATION ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSION** Not all treasure is made of gold. But some of it is. This trail wraps the City’s real medieval history in a playful alchemical metaphor. Yes, there really was a Dick Whittington! You’ll find him in all seven stages of alchemy and, in the process, discover the City’s ancient heart still beating behind all that steel and glass. You’ll start at Tower Hill and pass through places most Londoners have never noticed: secret gardens, lost guilds, ancient hallways and royal residences. It’s part treasure hunt, part fever dream, and entirely grounded in the City’s medieval streets. You won’t need a guide — the trail is embedded in the stone and shadow. Fully playable in 11 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic) — no guide required. Starts: Tower Hill Station Ends: near the Bank of England Distance: 4 km For adults & teens with a love of myth, history & hidden London
Meeting and Pickup
There is no guide to meet you — your guide is your phone. Your Viator booking reference (BR-…) is your ticket. Go to the start point for the trail, open play.sidewalks.co.uk on your phone, tap "Booked on Viator?" and enter your reference. Everyone in your group should do this.
Language Offered
Arabic-WRITTEN
German-WRITTEN
Russian-WRITTEN
Portuguese-WRITTEN
Korean-WRITTEN
Mandarin-WRITTEN
Japanese-WRITTEN
English-WRITTEN
Italian-WRITTEN
French-WRITTEN
Spanish-WRITTEN
Itinerary
1. London : Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower
Inclusion
Access via your phone’s web browser
Self-paced private experience — no guide required
Visual and textual clues in real-world locations
Step-by-step story unfolding over 7 stages
Exclusion
Smartphone or data connection
Snacks
Live guide or entry fees (not needed)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
- 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews
5.0
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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