Unique things to do with kids in London: Our brilliant day out on the Great Fire of London Family Walk
We joined a fascinating journey through London's streets to explore everything on the Great Fire of London
I took my daughter Alice (age 7), who is completely obsessed with the Great Fire of London after studying it in Year 2, and honestly - it was the perfect adventure for both of us.
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After ticking off the London Eye, Shrek’s Adventure, and a boat tour, we wanted something different - and the Great Fire of London Family Walk delivered.
Walking the very streets where the Great Fire raged, with charred walls still in sight, felt surreal—especially with modern giants like the Shard looming overhead, a striking contrast between London’s past and present.
It’s educational and fun, and takes you to hidden corners of the city you’d never normally see.
Our guide, Rebecca, was absolutely amazing.
She brought the whole story to life with so much energy and detail that even I was hanging on her every word.
Alice was in her element, proudly shouting out answers faster than most of the adults. (Year 2 knowledge for the win! 🙌)
Highlights? Seeing the church where Samuel Pepys once watched the city burn, and of course, seeing the Monument rise above us like a giant exclamation mark in the skyline.
For Alice, it was like stepping right into her history book - and for me, it was just brilliant watching her excitement.
What I loved most was how the walk never felt like a lecture. It was fun, interactive, full of little surprises, and had that “wow” factor that keeps kids (and grown-ups) buzzing long after.
Alice is still telling everyone about the “real wall blackened by flames,” and I don’t think she’ll stop anytime soon.
If you’ve got a curious kid - or if you’re just a big kid yourself - this tour makes history come alive under your feet. Highly recommend!
And this isn’t the only tour the London Museum put on, find out more here.