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01.03.2025 – 22.03.2025

Leisure in Roman London Tour

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Discover two of the best-preserved Roman sites in London with archaeologist Dr Andrew Lane.

Find out how the Amphitheatre was discovered, the role of the games in Roman society and the truth behind some of the myths and legends surrounding the gladiators. Walking across the ancient city, the tour will finish at Billingsgate Roman House and Baths. This hidden gem located in the basement of a modern office block, highlights another important aspect of Roman leisure: bathing.

Two tours will take place at 11am and 2:30pm and will last for approximately 2 hours.

The tour is designed for adults. Accompanied children are welcome, although must be carefully supervised at all times and the suggested minimum age is 8 years old.

This is a ticketed event and numbers have been kept deliberately low to aid enjoyment and promote health and safety.

Upcoming Tour Dates

  • 1 March 2025
  • 22 March 2025

Accessibility

Walking between the two venues will take approximately 30 minutes. Billingsgate Roman House and Baths are located in the basement of an office block. The only access is via a staircase (2, 9 and 3 steps). Please note that tours starting at 2:30pm will finish after the closure of Guildhall Art Gallery.

 

Visitors looking at Roman ruins in London's Roman Amphitheatre with lights simulating gladiator fights in the background

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