Jewish London
Bank Underground Station, exit 3 (by the Royal Exchange)
Guided by David G. or Ian or Isabelle
Adult: £20 · Students & Seniors: £15 · Children: £5
Walk Times
| Day | Walk Type | Start Time | End Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Weekly | 2.15 pm | 4.15 pm | Winter Summer | Reserve Online |
Shofar read: Lechaim! To life, to life!
We interrupt this read to say This walk is the other Jewish London!
IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THE GUIDING
Don’t just take it from us…
We further interrupt this read to say:N.B. Guides Ian and David G. donate all of their fees to charities! The beneficiary charity for each walk will be announced at the start of the walk.
Short read: The other Jewish London. Most Jewish history tours – including our Old Jewish Quarter walk – focus on the East End, where penniless Jewish refugees settled in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. But the City – the original London, the oldest London – has a much older and richer Jewish heritage.
A Millenium of Jewish History. That’s what you get – that’s where we go – on this Jewish London walk. Mazel tov.
Long read: A journey through the streets and alleys of London to discover the thousand-year history of the Jews in England. From the arrival of a Jewish community from Normandy in 1066/67 to the Kindertransport children of 1938/39, Jews have played important roles in the unfolding drama of British history. On our journey we will encounter the Jews of medieval London, the unfortunate Jewish doctor who inspired the creation of Shylock, Queen Victoria’s favourite Prime Minister, the Jewish stockbroker who saved the British government during the 1745 Jacobite rebellion, the Protestant rabble-rouser who became an Orthodox Jew, the Jewish prize-fighter who transformed the sport of boxing and other colourful characters.
We will visit some of the most spectacular sites in the City. We will also reveal the little-known Jewish associations of some of London’s most famous landmarks.
JEWISH LONDON – THE PRACTICALS
Jewish London takes place at 2.15 pm on Tuesdays.
Meet your guide just outside exit 3 of Bank Station by the steps of the Royal Exchange
The tour ends by Liverpool Street Station.
*Make sure you exit at Bank Tube Stop NOT the connected Monument Tube Stop if your train arrives at Monument walk through the long tunnel to Bank.
Susan G –
This was a fascinating discovery of the thousand year history of Jews in England! A very informative and thought provoking walk through the streets of the City. Ian , our knowledgeable guide gave a brilliant and informative talk and we came away feeling we had learned so much! We would highly recommend this walk! Thank you Ian!
Sara H –
We had a fascinating time going on the Jewish History Walk with Ian. I have lived in London for 25 years & have a degree in Jewish History and yet I learned so many new things. My son is studying the migration unit for his History GCSE (Edexcel exam board) and many of the stops relate to the curriculum bringing history to life & off the pages of dusty books. Ending the walk with a toast ‘to life’ at the Kindertransport monument was deeply moving. Thank you for such an insightful and heartfelt tour through the many decades of Jewish History in London.
Orna –
An Amazing tour with an amazing guide, fun, informative and interesting!!
Highly recommended for any history lover! book in advance!
Carol S –
What a fabulous tour! Ian brought us down streets and alleyways in London to Jewish historical sites spanning centuries, and recounted in detail the unfolding of significant events at each site. He is extremely knowledgeable and an excellent raconteur – thank you, Ian!
Irit B –
We both – my husband and I – had the pleasure of spending an afternoon with Ian on the Jewish London tour. Ian has a wealth of knowledge on the subject and will keep you entertained during the walk. His suggestion for an early dinner afterwards was spot on. Very much recommended!
Amanda –
Exceptional tour, thanks to our outstanding guide! Sam’s incredible depth and breadth of knowledge brought London’s history to life as we explored the old and new. Engaging and personable, he skillfully wove our special interests into the tour, creating a memorable experience.
Frances Hume –
Sam is an excellent guide and I learned a lot. The walk took in places in the City of London that I was aware of but many that were new to me. To hear about the history of all of these was fascinating and Sam was always happy to answer questions
Wendy C –
Ian gave us a huge amount of information and history, much of it not conventionally included in history lessons or even programmes. We learned a lot. The route through many of the alleyways of the City was fascinating too. It was a really interesting afternoon.
Ryna –
David provided history and intrigue. He is a wonderful storyteller making the street scene meaningful and educational. Excellent experience!
Tony C –
As a seasoned London walker I’d just like to say this is a walk not to be missed , Ian is highly knowledgeable in his field and has a wonderful sense of humour too , you’ll be taken to some of the City’s favourite places while being captivated by Ian’s story about the rich history of the Jews in London.