Overview
It's not all bowler hats and briefcases. The Square Mile is the oldest neighbourhood in London, and on this tour we'll discover how fashion has shaped its history. This tour traces the story of fashion in the City of London, from the must-have Roman hoodie to the king who invented modern menswear. We'll stroll through the City's most prestigious shopping areas, wander down its historic alleyways, and strike a pose at an iconic shoot location as we uncover its secret roots in the rag trade.
What you will be doing
The route varies as we refresh fashionable stops
Where we'll meet
🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: Aldersgate St, Glasshouse Yard, London EC1A 4JN, UK
🗺️ Instructions: We will meet outside Barbican Underground Station (Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City Line)
Things to know
Accessibility:
Pregnancy friendly
Wheelchair accessible
Pram accessible
Infant friendly
Children friendly
Service animal/dog friendly
Fitness requirement
Any fitness level
Tour Language
English
License requirement
None
Additional information:
London weather can be changeable! Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
Inclusion ✅
Tour guide
Exclusion ❌
Pick up and drop off transport
Gratuities
About your host
Square Mile SecretsA former journalist, official Green Badge tourist guide and Freeman of the City of London, I live right here in the Square Mile - London's oldest neighbourhood. When I'm not showing visitors around the City, I volunteer with a community gardening group that supports the City's gardens team and aims to enhance biodiversity and improve access to green spaces. In keeping with Square Mile Secrets' sustainable ethos, all my walking tours explore the City on foot, and are easily accessed by public transportation.
For every trip booked, Kodama Travel donates £1 to Just One Tree to restore our forests and the ocean.