Gladiators to centurions tour with Dr Lane

Explore the Roman City with archaeologist Dr Andrew Lane

Starting in London's Roman Amphitheatre, the tour visits part of the Roman city wall, before finishing in the rarely accessible remains of the Roman Fort Gate.

The destruction caused by the Second World War gave archaeologists an opportunity to start exploring this little understood part of the Roman city. Excavations have revealed a vibrant area, once crowded with gladiators, soldiers, and craftspeople.

Explore this rich history with archaeologist Dr Andrew Lane. Starting in the Amphitheatre, the tour also visits part of the Roman city wall, before finishing in the rarely accessible remains of the Roman Fort Gate.

The tour takes place at 11am and 2pm, and will last for approximately 1.5 hours.

It will start at Guildhall Art Gallery and London’s Roman Amphitheatre and finish at the Roman Fort Gate preserved beneath London Wall (approximately 10 minutes’ walk from the Gallery).

Accessibility

Walking between the two venues will take approximately 15 minutes. Some uneven surfaces will be encountered on the tour and a high-visibility jacket (supplied) will be required to access the site of the Roman Fort Gate. The Roman Fort Gate is preserved in a carpark beneath London Wall and is only accessible via steps.

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

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