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John Wesley Methodist Private Walking Tour Of London

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On average, this is booked 20 (0) days in advance.

3 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

This special walking tour takes us in the footsteps of John Wesley. Well away from the usual crowds and tourist hotspots in London, we will walk through some of the most historic parts of Roman, Medieval, Georgian and Victorian London.

Along the way we will visit the home of John Wesley and the adjoining chapel as well as visiting other historic sites on a 3 hour tour including locations where Wesley would preach in the open air, where he went to school and the spot of his conversion at the home of John Bray.

The tour also visits a number of beautiful old churches, parks and ruins as well as other places of religious significance.

You don’t have to be a Methodist to appreciate this tour, anyone who wants to get away from the busy sights for a few hours and follow in the footsteps of one of the most renowned figures in history will no doubt enjoy the Methodist Tour of London a great deal.

What's Included

  • Donation for entry to the house of John Wesley
  • Transport to and from the tour.
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Included with the option “Methodist Walking Tour”.

Pickup details

We can meet you at any Central London hotel, not just those listed here. We;d then go off by Tube to the tour starting point.

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Meeting point

For the option “Charterhouse Tour”.

Panyer Alley
London EC2V 6AA, UK

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End point

49 City Road
London EC1Y 1AU, UK

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What To Expect

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Wesley's Chapel & Museum of Methodism

We will visit John Wesley's chapel and grave before heading in to John Wesley's house itself.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Finsbury Square

John and Charles Wesley, George Whitefield and others preached here and in the ‘Moorfields’ area. Wesley organised meetings and visited converts; thus began the Methodist Society in England.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. Giles Cripplegate

Samuel Annesley, Susanna Wesley's father, was expelled from this ancient church in 1662.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Threadneedle Street

John Wesley married Molly Vazeille, a widow, in 1751. Shortly before, he fell and badly sprained his foot. He was carried to the Vazeille’s home here and spent a week convalescing, nursed by Molly.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. Paul's Cathedral

In the green gardens of St Pauls, we will see the statue of John Wesley which commemorates the occasions when he preached at this magnificent Cathedral.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St Botolphs Aldersgate

John Wesley’s father, Samuel, was curate here for a year. A window of John Wesley field-preaching in Moorfields and a plaque on railings commemorates Wesleys’ evangelical conversions.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Postman's Park

This beautiful 'secret' park contains a wonderful Victorian memorial to heroic self-sacrifice.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Little Britain

We will visit the site of John Bray’s House. A plaque marks where John and Charles Wesley lodged in 1738/9. It was here Charles was converted on 21 May 1738 and John declared ‘I believe’ at 10pm on 24 May 1738.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

WIlliam Wallace Memorial

The spot where 'Braveheart' was executed.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Great Rising of 1381 Memorial

We will pass by several memorials here including that of the Peasants Revolt and the spot where Anglicans were burned at the stake.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Church of St. Bartholomew the Great

The last Anglican pulpit made available to John Wesley, who continued to preach here long after he had been blocked from other London churches.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. Alphage London Wall

We will see sections of the old Roman Wall and a near 1,000 year ruin of an old hospital
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

London Symphony Orchestra

Now the home of a wonderful London Orchestra, St Luke's was Consecrated in 1733 andthis church’s parish included John Wesley’s Foundery Society, who took communion here.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bunhill Fields

This incredible old resting place for Nonconformists is the final resting place of John Wesley’s mother, Susanna who died on 30 July 1742. Others such as William Blake and Daniel Defoe lay here.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

The Charterhouse

John Wesley was educated at The Charterhouse School 1714–20 and we will visit the ancient church on site.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Wesley's Chapel & Museum of Methodism

We return to the starting point where you are welcome to explore the Museum of Methodism or return with us to the nearest tube station.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • We have earmarked this tour as especially safe during the Coronavirus outbreak due to generally quiet places that we visit where social distancing is generally not a problem. All of our tours are private so it is just you/your family and your guide.  To make it easier and safer for all concerned we would suggest starting this tour a little later than the usual time, perhaps around 10.30-11am which allows us all to miss rush-hour. We are happy to still come to your hotel to meet you but for the moment we would suggest meeting us at the tour starting point.  This allows you to arrive by a taxi or uber rather than public transport. Please feel free to wear masks throughout or at times during the tour.  Your guide will also have a mask with them.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the John Wesley Methodist Private Walking Tour Of London?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-8607P61

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Donation for entry to the house of John Wesley
  • Transport to and from the tour.

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • We have earmarked this tour as especially safe during the Coronavirus outbreak due to generally quiet places that we visit where social distancing is generally not a problem. All of our tours are private so it is just you/your family and your guide.  To make it easier and safer for all concerned we would suggest starting this tour a little later than the usual time, perhaps around 10.30-11am which allows us all to miss rush-hour. We are happy to still come to your hotel to meet you but for the moment we would suggest meeting us at the tour starting point.  This allows you to arrive by a taxi or uber rather than public transport. Please feel free to wear masks throughout or at times during the tour.  Your guide will also have a mask with them.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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