American History in London Tour with American Guide
Explore the best graffiti and street art in London’s East End on this London street art tour. This street art walking tour reveals multiple Banksy works, ROA’s giant crane and STIK’s stick figures. Discover the rebels, feuds and stories behind every mural on a street art tour of London you’ll never forget!
Key Tour Information
Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Start Time: 1:30pm
Duration: 2.5 hours
Price: £14 per person
Meeting Point: St George’s Church in Hanover Square
Walking Distance: 3 miles
Language: English
Tour Type: Guided Walking Tour
American History in London Tour Highlights
🗽 See Benjamin Franklin House - the last Franklin home - and find out where he lived in London.
🗽 Discover why a statue of former president George Washington stands in Trafalgar Square.
🗽 Find Abraham Lincoln’s statue and learn about his place in Anglo-American friendship.
🗽 Sit at the Allies statue of Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt
🗽 Visit the church where Theodore Roosevelt married in London and the story of his 1886 wedding.
🗽 Spot the Texas plaque in London representing the diplomatic ties with the Republic of Texas.
🗽 Stop at Jimi Hendrix’s former home and discover how this music legend found fame in London.
Top Experiences On Your American History in London Tour
Banksy Up Close
Stand face to face with multiple Banksy works, from Guard Dog and His Master’s Voice to the Grim Reaper pink car.
East End London
With your expert guide walk through London’s East End - an area shaped by bombs, immigration and rebellion.
Stick Figure Stories
Meet STIK’s stick figures street art and hear how he went from homelessness to an artist collected by Bono, Elton John and Brian May.
The Crane’s Secret Story
Hear the story of ROA’s Sacred Crane, painted for a local man from Bangladesh and saved from an advert banner by 2,000 residents.
The American History in London Tour
Discover the American story hidden in the heart of London on this American history walking tour, created for US tourists and anyone curious about the transatlantic bond. Wondering where Benjamin Franklin lived in London? Your guide takes you to Benjamin Franklin House, the only surviving Franklin home in the world, where he lived for sixteen years before the American Revolution.
Explore American Revolution sites in London and uncover the Revolutionary War history that shaped both nations. See the George Washington statue in Trafalgar Square, then find Abraham Lincoln’s statue near Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. Visit the Allies statue of Churchill and Roosevelt, the church where Franklin D. Roosevelt married, and the Texas plaque in London that marks the Republic of Texas’s diplomatic links with Britain. You will also stop at Jimi Hendrix’s former home, a reminder of the American musician’s years in London.
Led by an expert local guide, this is one of the best American history walking tours in London. Entertaining stories bring each stop to life, from Founding Fathers to presidents and rock legends. It is ideal for first-time visitors and for American travellers looking for a tour that connects their own heritage with the capital’s streets.
Included
✓ Guided walk through London’s American history sites
✓ Stop at Benjamin Franklin House, the only surviving Franklin home in the world
✓ Stop at the George Washington statue in Trafalgar Square
✓ Stop at the Abraham Lincoln statue near Big Ben and Westminster Abbey
✓ Stop at the Allies statue of Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt
✓ Stop at the church where Roosevelt married, the Texas plaque and Jimi Hendrix’s former home
✓ Stories covering the American Revolution, the Founding Fathers, presidents and rock legends
✓ Professional tour guide
Not Included
✗ Entrance Tickets
What To Know Before Your American History in London Tour
This tour is not suitable for wheelchairs
This tour is not suitable for strollers
This tour is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour start time
American History in London Tour Schedule & Meeting Point
Days of Operation: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Start: 1:30pm
Meeting Point: St George’s Church in Hanover Square
Nearest Underground: Oxford Circus
Finish: 4pm
End Point: Parliament Square
Nearest Underground: Westminster
Please meet your tour guide who will be holding a yellow umbrella.
American History in London Tour FAQ
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The Street Art tour by See The Sights Tours is widely regarded as the best street art walking tour of London. This Street Art walking tour includes artworks by Banksy, Jimmy C, ROA, STIK and more across the East End of Whitechapel, Shoreditch and Brick Lane.
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The London street art tour starts at 10am on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
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The guided London street art tour meets outside St George’s Chapel in Hanover Square. This is approximately 5 minutes walk from Oxford Circu Station. Your tour guide will be holding a yellow umbrella.
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The guided street art walking tour of London is 2 hours in duration (approximately).
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The London street art tour finishes in Parliament Square near Big Ben and Westminster Abbey.
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The London street art tour is £14 per person with See The Sights Tours.
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The street art tour of London runs on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
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The street art tour of London is in English and is led by a professional local tour guide.
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Yes. This guided London start art walking tour is suitable for families and children although the tour can include some dark mature themes.
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The London street art walking tour suits active seniors comfortable walking around 3 miles over two hours. The tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or walking difficulties.
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The London street art tour runs in all weathers, so guests should dress for the weather and wear comfortable, waterproof footwear and clothing.
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Yes. The London street art tour by See The Sights Tours includes multiple pieces of Banksy street art.
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