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London's biggest disaster? One very hot story!
Step back in time to September 1666 and discover the story of the Great Fire of London — the blaze that turned a large part of the city into a giant bonfire! Join us on a fascinating and eye opening walking tour as we explore the streets where history literally went up in flames. You’ll uncover the stories, surprises and strange facts behind one of the most famous events in British history.
I’m sure most of you know that the Great Fire started in a bakery on Pudding Lane. But on this tour you’ll learn loads of curious facts about the blaze, including what was used to put the fire out, which items residents saved, and why the Lord Mayor was so useless… We’ll follow the trail of the flames, discover why the fire spread so quickly through London’s narrow streets, and find out how a small fire became an enormous disaster. Expect curious facts, surprising stories and plenty of moments that will make you look at the City of London in a whole new light!
But it wasn’t all flames and destruction. We’ll also explore what happened afterwards and discover how London rose from the ashes. See some of the madcap ideas about how to rebuild the City, learn about the famous architect Sir Christopher Wren, and find out how the Great Fire helped shape the London we know and love today.
Email us at info@funlondontours.com to book your private tour
This is the perfect tour if you want to explore the incredible story of the Great Fire of London in an accessible, family friendly way. Full of facts, detail and stories to keep everyone entertained.
Children of any age can visit, though the museum says families get the most from it with children aged ten and over. Tickets for children aged 5 to 15 are half price, and under-fives go free. The family audio guide helps younger visitors, and museum volunteers give short talks in the rooms.
It can be busy and warm in summer, and the corridors are narrow. The museum says the quietest time is after 3pm.
At FLT we try to be as inclusive as possible, so if you have any particular disability, please email us at info@funlondontours.com beforehand and we will do our best to ensure the tour works for you.
Sure! Our guides tend to be booked quite far in advance, especially during peak times, so please give us as much notice as you can. We tend to have more availability on shorter private tours of 1.5 to 2 hours in length. You can see what is available and send us your dates on our private tours page, or email info@funlondontours.com with your request. Prices start at £250 per group, and vary with the tour and the size of your group.
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