London City Mouse Tours

London City Mouse Tours Accredited City of London guides bringing the Square Mile’s hidden stories to life. Explore landmarks, secrets and history with City Mouse Tours.

https://citymousetours.london/ We are Andy, Lianne, Jackie and Anne, four fully accredited City of London Green Badge guides, members of the City of London Guides & Lecturers Association, and Associate Members of the Institute of Tourist Guiding. We have a shared passion for the fascinating history, hidden gems, and ever-evolving character of the City of London. With experience exploring and uncov

ering the stories behind the ancient streets, we live and breathe the Square Mile—a city within a city—where history and modernity exist side by side. Our goal is simple: to make the City of London come alive for our guests. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned Londoner, we'll take you on a journey through time, from the City's Roman origins, through its medieval heart, to its transformation into the global financial powerhouse it is today. Along the way, we'll show you monuments, landmarks and hidden places introducing you to heroes and villains, the great and the not so good, ensuring an experience that is as enlightening as it is entertaining. The Spirit of City Mouse Tours
Nobody knows the ins and outs, the secrets, or the nooks and crannies of the City of London better than its mice - those nimble little explorers who scurry through the hidden alleys, under forgotten archways, and between towering glass and stone. That’s the spirit we embrace at London City Mouse Tours - adventurous, inquisitive, and always on the lookout for the unexpected. With us, you'll see more than just the famous landmarks like St. Paul’s Cathedral, The Royal Exchange, and The Bank of England. We’ll introduce you to the places most tourists never find - hidden courtyards, tucked-away passageways, and quirky stories that reveal the true essence of the City. From centuries-old traditions to modern architectural wonders, from medieval guilds to cutting-edge finance, we weave together a tour experience that’s both memorable and informative. Let us guide you through the City’s rich tapestry of past and present, and show you why we love this small but mighty part of London. Book your tour today and step into the story of the City!

23/08/2026

Nearly a hundred years ago, the world's first interplanetary telegram was sent. It started its journey in the City of London when a Dr Hugh Mansfield Robinson asked for a three word message to be transmitted... to Mars!

No-one knew what the three words meant, but a job's a job, and the Central Telegraph Office on St Martin's Le Grand saw to it that Robinson's message was sent on its way.




18/08/2026

Join us as, in collaboration with , we take a journey down Fleet Street and up Ludgate Hill to explore the route between the two Temple Bars': the memorial featuring a fearsome looking dragon, where the City of London meets Westminster; and the last surviving City gate it commemorates, Temple Bar, now standing near St Paul's Cathedral. You'll even take a look inside the old gateway structure.

In between we'll cover 2,000 years of history exploring the people, events and industries that turned Fleet Street into one of London's most famous thoroughfares, and one of the most notorious.

Once the haunt of the newspaper industry, as journalists and printers rubbed shoulders with lawyers, writers and bankers, it was once nicknamed the "Street of Shame", to reflect it's love of scandal and sensationalism.

It is today a less frenetic place and the scene of a massive rejuvenation project. However, the ghosts of its amazing past can still be seen... if you know where to look.

You'll end up at the Christopher Wren designed Temple Bar gateway, where you'll get a rare chance to look inside this incredible structure and learn about its unique journey ...and dark history.

Join us by booking a slot at https://templebar.london/temple-bar-walking-tours





Booking link here: https://templebar.london/temple-bar-walking-tours

Follow the path of the flames and discover the story of the Great Fire of London on the streets where it happened.   Boo...
16/08/2026

Follow the path of the flames and discover the story of the Great Fire of London on the streets where it happened.

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14/08/2026

Visit All Hallows by the Tower and, in addition to its many hidden treasures, you can enjoy Debra Shipley’s thought provoking exhibition. And, if you pop in on Tuesday 15 September, you can hear her talk about her work. Bonus!!

Together with  we are offering this family-friendly walk exploring the dark side of both Temple Bar and nearby Smithfiel...
09/08/2026

Together with we are offering this family-friendly walk exploring the dark side of both Temple Bar and nearby Smithfield. You'll hear tales of bodysnatchers, executions, attempts to ward off the plague and the story of a ghost that roams the area.

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https://templebar.london/temple-bar-walking-tours

Lianne, our Storyteller Mouse, is now a fully accredited Westminster guide. After a year’s hard  slog, and 4 exams, she ...
07/08/2026

Lianne, our Storyteller Mouse, is now a fully accredited Westminster guide. After a year’s hard slog, and 4 exams, she made it. Her first Westminster tour, Victoria’s Secrets, is now available to book. And she is already planning her Right Royal Romp walk. Should be a corker!

29/07/2026

23/07/2026

The Cart Marking Ceremony in the City of London every July sees all manner of vehicles turn up to be 'marked' with a red hot branding iron. In theory it's to allow the vehicles to ply their trade in the Square Mile, but in practice it's just another of those wonderfully quirky ceremonies that you see so much of in the City of London.

Cart Marking goes back to the 16th century and was a attempt by the City to control the number of horses and carts operating on its streets. The trader would pay a fee to the City authorities who would then brand a letter onto the wooden chassis of their cart to show that the owner was licensed to trade in the City for that year.

It's reputedly the world's oldest form of vehicle licensing.

Now, although not carrying any legal weight, dozens of vehicles from HGV's to hand pulled barrows turn up in Guildhall Yard every year to be ceremonially branded by the Lord or Lady Mayor, City liverymen or their guests.

Organised by the Worshipful Company of Carmen, it's definitely worth checking out if you're in the City of London in July.

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