Jewish History Walking Tour in London





Description
Jewish people first arrived in London in 1068, at the invitation of William the Conqueror. On this walking tour, we'll explore the hidden heritage of the Jewish community in the City of London, from the original Jewish quarter in the heart of the Square Mile right up to the present day.
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Itinerary
We'll begin by exploring the site of the medieval Jewish cemetery
We'll walk through the heart of the City to pay tribute to some of its most famous Jewish characters
We'll stop outside Bevis Marks Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in the country
The tour ends at the Kindertransport Memorial outside Liverpool Street Station
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(21)
We had the absolute best time on Susannah's Jewish History Tour. It was a birthday gift for my brother, and Susanna made him feel genuinely celebrated from the moment we met. She has such a warm, kind presence and immediately made everyone feel relaxed and comfortable. What we loved most was how perfectly paced the tour was. The information was fascinating and engaging without ever feeling overwhelming. There was a brilliant mix of history, lesser known stories, quirky facts and local insights, which kept us interested throughout. Even though we live nearby and thought we knew the area well, Susannah showed us so many hidden corners and places we'd never discovered before. You can tell she really knows and loves the subject, and that enthusiasm is completely infectious. It felt more like spending a couple of hours exploring with a wonderfully knowledgeable friend than being on a formal tour. We'd recommend this tour to absolutely anyone, whether you're visiting London or have lived here for years. Thank you, Susannah, for making my brother's birthday so memorable. It was a real highlight, and we'll definitely be booking another tour with you!
Thank you so much for your review – it was an absolute pleasure to share the City's Jewish history with you all and I'm so glad your brother enjoyed it!
Susannah is very knowledgeable and engaging. Because there were only two of us with her, we were able to have a real dialogue along the way. She’s a cornucopia of information about London history. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your review – it was a pleasure to share London's Jewish history with you!
Suzanna was a very informed and engaging guide. We very much enjoyed the tour
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review – it was a pleasure to share the City's Jewish heritage with you.
Susannah amazingly knowledgeable and managed the group beautifully. Loved the tour.
Thank you for your words – it was a pleasure to share the City's Jewish history with you!
Excellent informative tour. A good introduction to the Jewish history of the area. The guide Susannah was excellent, making me aware of things I did not know such as the synagogue where Benjamin Disraeli attended before he converted to Anglicanism and Disraeli’s house. The site of the old Jewish cemetery was a revelation. I thought the Kindertransport memorial at Liverpool Street Station was an appropriate end to the tour.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It was a pleasure to uncover the City's Jewish history with you and I'm so glad you enjoyed the tour!
This is an excellent tour which I thoroughly enjoyed. Suzannah was an excellent guide who made the tour a really informative and educational experience. Great value for money and I strongly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for your review. It was a pleasure to explore the Jewish history of the City with you and I'm glad you enjoyed the tour!
I can highly recommend this excellent tour on Jewish history in London. It explores many sites connected to the city’s rich Jewish heritage, particularly its medieval history, which are now often hidden or forgotten. The fascinating stories behind these places are brought to life by the tour, making for a truly engaging experience.
Thank you so much for your review – it was a pleasure to explore the City's Jewish history with you!
A very enjoyable tour as part of Jewish Book Week. Susannah is a great guide, full of information and she made the walk fun as well as interesting.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It was a pleasure to share the Jewish history of the City with you and I'm so glad you found it fun!
Despite having lived and worked in and around the City for many years, this Square Mile Secrets tour was enlightening, with just the right balance, suited to any level of knowledge. Gently paced, at times it felt like I was walking in the footsteps of past generations. With so many stories and remarkable individuals of note, this tour has sparked my interest in finding out more. So glad I booked this tour, which has opened up a hidden, but important chapter in the City of London’s history to me. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and it's wonderful to hear that it left you wanting to find out more!
Our tour guide Susannah managed our expectations well as she described that there was not a lot visually left of the Jewish history in the old section of London but the tour exceeded those set expectations! She did a great job of weaving the story together of what happened where and showing us whatever remnants there were of the Jewish history.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. It was a pleasure to share the Jewish history of the City with you and I'm glad to hear that the tour exceeded expectations!



