John Wesley Methodist Private Walking Tour Of London
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3h
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About this experience
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.
Available options
Methodist Walking Tour
Pickup included
Charterhouse Tour
Charterhouse Tour: A guided small group tour inside Charterhouse where John Wesley studied & which only opened its doors to the public in 2017. <br/>Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
What's included
Donation for entry to the house of John Wesley
Detailed itinerary
1
We will visit John Wesley's chapel and grave before heading in to John Wesley's house itself.
2
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.
3
Samuel Annesley, Susanna Wesley's father, was expelled from this ancient church in 1662.
4
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.
5
Stop 5
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.
6
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.
7
This beautiful 'secret' park contains a wonderful Victorian memorial to heroic self-sacrifice.
8
Stop 8
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.
9
The spot where 'Braveheart' was executed.
10
Stop 10
We will pass by several memorials here including that of the Peasants Revolt and the spot where Anglicans were burned at the stake.
11
The last Anglican pulpit made available to John Wesley, who continued to preach here long after he had been blocked from other London churches.
12
We will see sections of the old Roman Wall and a near 1,000 year ruin of an old hospital
13
Stop 13
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.
14
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.
15
John Wesley was educated at The Charterhouse School 1714–20 and we will visit the ancient church on site.
16
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.
What's not included
Transport to and from the tour.
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
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Important information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Meeting point
We can meet you at your hotel or at the starting point which outside the Caffe Nero by the exit of St Pauls Underground Station
Important notes
Please confirm your hotel details if you'd like us o meet you there before the tour.
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