The City of London: a Dark Past tour with Maria was brilliant. I bought the tour for my husband's birthday and he had no idea what we were doing until we met Maria at the Tower of London. We had a fabulous walk and Maria is very knowledgable and engaging. Thank you for a lovely afternoon!
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Alex_L
September 30, 2026 · via Viator
Brilliant tour!
A really great and interesting tour! Maria was really knowledgeable, friendly and went ar our walking pace. Having been on plenty of London trips, I still learnt loads on our tour and would definitely recommend!
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Christina K
September 21, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A fascinating journey through the City of London
Maria’s A Chronology of the City of London was an absolutely fascinating tour. She guided us through centuries of history with warmth, enthusiasm and an impressive depth of knowledge, bringing together people, places, architecture and events in a way that made the evolution of the City come vividly to life.
What I particularly enjoyed was Maria’s ability to make the history feel accessible and engaging rather than simply presenting a succession of facts and dates. The chronological journey gave us a real sense of how the City has continually transformed while traces of its many pasts remain all around us. Even as someone who has lived in London for many years, I found myself discovering stories and details I had never encountered before.
Maria is a generous, engaging and thoughtful guide, clearly passionate about both London and its history. A thoroughly enjoyable and illuminating experience — highly recommended!
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nataliegG9220ZA
September 18, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour, getting to know the real history of London
This was a fantastic tour getting to see and learn about not only some of the popular locations in London, but also some hidden gems tourists wouldn't think to visit.
Maria was friendly and enthusiastic with a clear passion for her job, her knowledge of the area is amazing!
Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to get a real feel of the history of the city. Will be booking future tours for sure.
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187stelat
September 18, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic, insightful tour with a wonderful guide.
I booked a guided tour with Maria when my family came to visit me in London, and she was fantastic. It completely changed the way I see the city’s sights. She made everything so interesting, and knowing the history behind the places made them even more beautiful and meaningful.
Maria is also a lovely person, with a great sense of humour, and she communicates very clearly. I would definitely recommend her!
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liamC9786QI
September 18, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
An informative and interactive, fact filled tour
I had a wonderful tour. Maria is excellent, you can tell she genuinely enjoys what she does. The tour went at what felt like a relaxed pace, but was filled with facts. She knew everything about all the buildings and areas on the tour route, including other things not on the route! She was happy to share her knowledge and stories, the whole tour felt relaxed and interactive. Highly recommend her if you want a knowledgeable and friendly tour guide to fill you in on the history of the City of London!
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V3220NValexj
September 16, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic Tour!
Fantastic tour - absolutely loved it!
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ryanwF6305HE
September 15, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic Tour!
Went with my partner and had such a fun time. The City of London is fascinating and there's so much to see in a small area. Maria is really knowledgeable and was happy to answer questions. It's such an underappreciated part of London history and this is a great way to experience it!