WELCOME
Welcome to the City of London! Welcome to curioCITY!
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The City of London is a very busy place. People not only make money here but also make culture, art, architecture and history for centuries! The City may be only a Square Mile in size but it is loaded with events for everyone. Whether you love to dive in art, music, theatre, or dig in food and drink, be part of ancient customs, or just enjoy a walk, it is all here for you in the City!
But remember! Whatever you do, the best way to discover the City is doing it by walking. So, when you plan your next visit, contact me to walk the City together.
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See where curioCITY can take you!
14-22.9.24
Quest to find The Key to the City
City of London is full of secrets. It is a tiny area, but it is hiding lots of amazing places with surprising stories, unusual rights and roles, and ancient traditions. This family-friendly walking tour will show you what the City is hiding but you will have to work for it!Together with your City Guide you will go on a quest to find The Key to the City. On your way, you will look for big sculptures, old buildings, legendary bridges and a mysterious garden. You will search for Romans, golden cats, mythical dragons and mysterious signs. You will seek out the home of the most important person in the City and the only medieval stone structure still standing in the Square Mile. When you find them, you will hear their stories, discover their meaning and importance to the City and the whole of London.Would you like to discover secrets of the City of London and get the Key? Then prepare yourself for revealing these secrets while taking part in activities, solving puzzles and riddles at every stop and you will be rewarded at the end of the tour.
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When? Saturday 14 September 2024 at 11:00 am
Where? Sundial at Tower Hill, London EC3N 2LY
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What's recommended? Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended. Bring your desire to look, listen, learn and play, too!
Who's it recommended to? Families with kids aged 5+ ready to have a fun walking tour across the City of London are welcome!
What's provided? Lots of fun facts and secrets of the City of London and a map with clues, riddles, rebus, word search and a pencil for making notes, drawing and plotting your way.​​​
THE BUTCHER, THE BAKER & THE CANDLESTICK MAKER
Trade and craft associations have flourished for many centuries. The City of London companies, now collectively known as the Livery, are unique in their survival, number and diversity. The social and economic conditions which gave birth to the original guilds have long since been overtaken by the development of industry and commerce, but the livery companies still flourish today.
When? Saturday 21 September 2024 at 11:15 am
Where? Guildhall Yard, London EC2V 7HH
THE GREAT FIRE OF LONDON
In 1666, the conflagration devastated most of the City, thousands of houses, many churches and St Paul's Cathedral destroyed. Christopher Wren played a major role in rebuilding the City.
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When? Sunday 22 September 2024 at 11:30 am
Where? Guildhall Yard, London EC2V 7HH
CITY GIVING DAY
As part of City Giving Day, City Guides will run free walks from the Guildhall Yard. I'll be joining the team, too. All donations collected by the Guides will support the Lord Mayor's Appeal. More here.
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City Giving Day is one of initiatives of the Lord Mayor's Appeal. More about it here.
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When? Tuesday 24 September 2024 from noon.
Where? Guildhall Yard, London EC2V 7HH
UPCOMING WALKS
CITY OF LONDON GUIDES WALKS
City Guides are the Official Guides to the City of London. I am one of them. We lead daily walks all year round in all weather conditions.
Walks with City Guides are the best way to discover the City of London so join me in exploring the Square Mile, its history, people and places. You will stories about great events and great people, about famous places and hidden gems. We tell the official history and not so official or well known.
Walks start at the City Information Centre and last around 2 hours.
More details here.
City Information Centre,
St. Paul's Churchyard, EC4M 8BX, London
Opening times: Monday to Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm/ Sunday 10am - 4pm
Tickets must be booked on Eventbrite!
SECRETS & SYMBOLS
More about the walk here.
SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday 9 July, 6, 13 & 27 August, 3 & 24 September at 14:00
