Modern bustle, old sights. This two-mile walk from Trafalgar Square to London Bridge parallels the Thames, on the same main road used for centuries. Along the way, you'll see sights from The City's storied past, such as St. Paul's Cathedral, the steeples of other Wren churches, historic taverns, a Crusader church, and narrow alleyways with faint remnants of the London of Shakespeare and Dickens. You'll also catch The City in action today, especially if you visit on a weekday at lunchtime, when workers spill into the streets and The City is at its liveliest. Use this walk to help resurrect the London that was, then let The City of today surprise you with what is. Don't forget to download the handy PDF companion map. Sightseeing nitty gritty: Courtauld Gallery: £5, free Mon until 14:00, daily 10:00–18:00, last entry at 17:30, in Somerset House. St. Clement Danes: Free, Mon–Fri 9:00–16:00, Sat 9:30–15:00, Sun 9:30–15:00 but closed to sightseers during worship. Royal Courts of Justice: Free, Mon–Fri 10:00–16:30, closed Sat–Sun, no photos, located on the Strand. Temple Church: Free, hours vary, generally Sun-Thu 14:00-16:00, closed most Fri-Sat. Dr. Johnson's House: £4.50, Mon–Sat 11:00–17:30, closed Sun, closes 30 min early Oct–April, 17 Gough Square. St. Bride's Church: Free, Mon–Fri 8:00–18:00, Sun 10:00–13:00 and 17:00–19:30, closed Sat, free lunch concerts generally Tue, Wed, or Fri at 13:15, Sun choral Eucharist at 11:00 and evensong at 18:30, just off Fleet Street. Old Bailey: Free, public galleries only; opening hours depend on court schedule, but are generally Mon–Fri 9:45–12:45 and 14:00–16:30, closed Sat–Sun, reduced hours in Aug; no kids under 14; no cameras, mobile phones, or bags allowed - Eddie at Bailey's Café across the street at #30 stores bags for £2. St. Paul's Cathedral: £11 includes church entry and dome climb; Mon–Sat 8:30–16:30, last church entry 16:00, last dome entry 16:15, closed Sun except for worship (when it's free); free evensong Mon–Sat at 17:00, Sun at 15:15. St. Mary-le-Bow: Free, Mon–Thu 7:00–18:00, Fri 7:00–16:00, closed Sat–Sun, Cheapside, tel. 020/7248-5139, www.stmarylebow.co.uk. The Monument: £3 to climb the steps for the view, daily 9:30–17:30, last entry at 17:00. Excerpted from Rick Steves' London 2010. Copyright 2009 Avalon Travel. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com.
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