A private tour
A history of the East India Company
Explore the City of London’s connection to the East India Company, from 1600 to present..
Greater London, · Cultural tours
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What you’ll do
This experience is hosted in English.
5.0 out of 5 stars, from 12 reviews
5.0,  · 12 reviews
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, · July 2023
A fascinating tour, highly recommend. Lisa is a good storyteller who brings history to life. Both my 17 year old son and myself enjoyed this insightful, thought-provoking snapshot of English history.
Lewis
London, United Kingdom
, · July 2023
Very interesting walk around the fascinating history of the East India Company.
Julie
, · April 2023
Fantastic and informative tour. Lisa took us to some interesting places that we had never visited before in the City of London. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in the unique history of the East India Company.
Philip
London, United Kingdom
, · March 2023
This was a great approach to English history, exploring the makings of the empire through the history of importing. I love when tours communicate the passion of the guide.
Nellie
Grayton Beach, FL
, · March 2023
Super tour about these Merchant Adventurers. Lisa described how the East India Companies trading influenced culture, cuisine and beverages that we take for granted today. So many significant historical and often brutal world events linked to East India Company. Lisa was very well informed and a good storyteller.
Heide
, · March 2023
It was such a lovely and interesting walk through the history of The company, and British colonialism through the prism of a for profit business - government alliance. If you are interested in learning how a company was able to rule the Indian subcontinent and want someone who really knows how to weave a story in a way that is gripping, this tour is for you. Lisa is well versed in the subject, and an overall charming person. Thanks Lisa 😇
Nadav
Bologna, Italy
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Where we’ll meet
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Greater London, EC3R 6DB, United Kingdom
About me
City of London guide
I am a qualified City of London guide. I have a background in development, including being the Governor of St Helena from 2016 to 2019. St Helena, a small island in the South Atlantic, was owned by the East India Company until 1854. I was the first and only woman Governor of St Helena in its 500-year history.
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.
Things to know
Guest requirements
Guests aged 11 and up can attend.
Activity level
The activity level for this experience is light and the skill level is beginner.
What to bring
An umbrella if it’s raining or sunscreen if the sun is shining.
Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.
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A private tour
A history of the East India Company
5.0 · 12 reviews
No availability
What you’ll do
This experience is hosted in English.
5.0 out of 5 stars, from 12 reviews
5.0,  · 12 reviews
0 of 0 items showing
, · July 2023
A fascinating tour, highly recommend. Lisa is a good storyteller who brings history to life. Both my 17 year old son and myself enjoyed this insightful, thought-provoking snapshot of English history.
Lewis
London, United Kingdom
, · July 2023
Very interesting walk around the fascinating history of the East India Company.
Julie
, · April 2023
Fantastic and informative tour. Lisa took us to some interesting places that we had never visited before in the City of London. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in the unique history of the East India Company.
Philip
London, United Kingdom
, · March 2023
This was a great approach to English history, exploring the makings of the empire through the history of importing. I love when tours communicate the passion of the guide.
Nellie
Grayton Beach, FL
, · March 2023
Super tour about these Merchant Adventurers. Lisa described how the East India Companies trading influenced culture, cuisine and beverages that we take for granted today. So many significant historical and often brutal world events linked to East India Company. Lisa was very well informed and a good storyteller.
Heide
, · March 2023
It was such a lovely and interesting walk through the history of The company, and British colonialism through the prism of a for profit business - government alliance. If you are interested in learning how a company was able to rule the Indian subcontinent and want someone who really knows how to weave a story in a way that is gripping, this tour is for you. Lisa is well versed in the subject, and an overall charming person. Thanks Lisa 😇
Nadav
Bologna, Italy
Some reviews have been automatically translated.
Upcoming availability
0 of 0 items showing
Where we’ll meet
-
Greater London, EC3R 6DB, United Kingdom
About me
City of London guide
I am a qualified City of London guide. I have a background in development, including being the Governor of St Helena from 2016 to 2019. St Helena, a small island in the South Atlantic, was owned by the East India Company until 1854. I was the first and only woman Governor of St Helena in its 500-year history.
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.
A private tour
A history of the East India Company
Explore the City of London’s connection to the East India Company, from 1600 to present..
Greater London, · Cultural tours
Listing highlights
No availability
Things to know
Guest requirements
Guests aged 11 and up can attend.
Activity level
The activity level for this experience is light and the skill level is beginner.
What to bring
An umbrella if it’s raining or sunscreen if the sun is shining.