{"product_id":"benjamin-franklins-london-tour","title":"Benjamin Franklin's London Tour","description":"\u003cp class=\"bcdcb105b3\"\u003eFollow the incredible London life of United States Founding Father Benjamin Franklin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bcdcb105b3\"\u003eFranklin lived in London for nearly 20 years, and this fun, history based tour takes you on a journey through the streets he knew well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bcdcb105b3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bcdcb105b3\"\u003eHis first extended stay as a young batchelor helped shape and form the man he would become. He later returned for 16 years as a Diplomat representing Colonial interests. During this period he made the change from viewing himself an Englishman and supporter of the King, to an ardent supporter of the American Revolution, and signatory to the Declaration of Independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bcdcb105b3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bcdcb105b3\"\u003eThis private and personalised tour allows you to follow in his footsteps across the oldest parts of the City of London, discovering many famous landmarks as well as some hidden Gems, including the only surviving home of Benjamin Franklin in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"f6431b446c f660aace8b ed06f501d8\"\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bcdcb105b3 f660aace8b css-18kdbrz\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"f660aace8b f820b9c70d\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"f660aace8b f846ce2e52\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"f660aace8b a466af8d48\"\u003ePrivate Tour Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"f6431b446c f660aace8b ed06f501d8\"\u003eWhat's not included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1cbjqx8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1tbrzpk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bcdcb105b3 f660aace8b css-18kdbrz\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"f660aace8b f820b9c70d\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"f660aace8b f846ce2e52\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"f660aace8b a466af8d48\"\u003eTube\/Bus Fares if we use Public Transport (Optional)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"f6431b446c css-zwx81y\"\u003eAdditional information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bcdcb105b3\"\u003eService animals allowed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bcdcb105b3\"\u003ePublic transportation options are available nearby\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bcdcb105b3\"\u003eNot recommended for travelers with spinal injuries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bcdcb105b3\"\u003eSuitable for all physical fitness levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bcdcb105b3\"\u003eThis is primarily a walking tour, but public transport can be used to cut distance if needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bcdcb105b3\"\u003eNot wheelchair accessible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bcdcb105b3\"\u003ePlease bring your ticket with you to the attraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bcdcb105b3\"\u003eBe aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bcdcb105b3\"\u003eYou need to be 18 years or older to book or be accompanied by an adult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bcdcb105b3\"\u003eOperated by Richards Tours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bcdcb105b3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"f6431b446c css-zwx81y\"\u003eItinerary information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1wfoj4v\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1c1kq07\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1c1kq07\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1wfoj4v\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1c1kq07\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a3332d346a\"\u003eDuration:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehours\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3 hours\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-p3q266\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-cx2ej0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1i8p6j0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bcdcb105b3\"\u003eStop at:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e1eebb6a1e\"\u003eSmithfield Market\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-18r5m61\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a53cbfa6de f660aace8b css-1ldu3ou\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"f660aace8b f820b9c70d\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"f660aace8b f846ce2e52\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"f660aace8b a466af8d48\"\u003eFree admission\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aca0ade214 b23c3f480a cd2e7d62b0 cd0091cad1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bcdcb105b3 fd0c3f4521 fc409351f3 e8bb16538d\"\u003eFollow in the footsteps of young Benjamin Franklin on his first trip to London, and the historic Printing neighborhood where he took up residence and began his working life in London.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bcdcb105b3 fd0c3f4521 fc409351f3 e8bb16538d\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e30 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-cx2ej0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-pzj8sr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1i8p6j0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bcdcb105b3\"\u003eStop at:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e1eebb6a1e\"\u003eFleet Street\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-18r5m61\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a53cbfa6de f660aace8b css-1ldu3ou\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"f660aace8b f820b9c70d\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"f660aace8b f846ce2e52\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"f660aace8b a466af8d48\"\u003eFree admission\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aca0ade214 b23c3f480a cd2e7d62b0 cd0091cad1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bcdcb105b3 fd0c3f4521 fc409351f3 e8bb16538d\"\u003eHistoric Home of the press in London. And nearby in one of London's oldest Pubs we find a location where the \"Hell Fire Club\" met. Benjamin Franklin was reportedly a member of this notorious club.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bcdcb105b3 fd0c3f4521 fc409351f3 e8bb16538d\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e20 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-cx2ej0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1i8p6j0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bcdcb105b3\"\u003eStop at:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e1eebb6a1e\"\u003eSt. Paul's Cathedral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFree admission\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aca0ade214 b23c3f480a cd2e7d62b0 cd0091cad1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bcdcb105b3 fd0c3f4521 fc409351f3 e8bb16538d\"\u003eSt Paul's is one of London's most iconic landmarks, and the location where Benjamin Franklin installed lightning conductor rods. Here you will learn about Franklin's scientific endeavors in London.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bcdcb105b3 fd0c3f4521 fc409351f3 e8bb16538d\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e15 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-cx2ej0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1i8p6j0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bcdcb105b3\"\u003eStop at:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e1eebb6a1e\"\u003eInner Temple\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-18r5m61\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a53cbfa6de f660aace8b css-1ldu3ou\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"f660aace8b f820b9c70d\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"f660aace8b f846ce2e52\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"f660aace8b a466af8d48\"\u003eFree admission\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aca0ade214 b23c3f480a cd2e7d62b0 cd0091cad1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bcdcb105b3 fd0c3f4521 fc409351f3 e8bb16538d\"\u003eThis fascinating area is a hidden world within the City of London, out of sight of the average tourist. Home of the legal profession with Templar and Masonic links. Let's delve in to some of Franklin's links to this special hidden gem in the city.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bcdcb105b3 fd0c3f4521 fc409351f3 e8bb16538d\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e20 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bcdcb105b3 fd0c3f4521 fc409351f3 e8bb16538d\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bcdcb105b3 fd0c3f4521 fc409351f3 e8bb16538d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bcdcb105b3\"\u003eStop at:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e1eebb6a1e\"\u003eHouses of Parliament\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-18r5m61\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a53cbfa6de f660aace8b css-1ldu3ou\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"f660aace8b f820b9c70d\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"f660aace8b f846ce2e52\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"f660aace8b a466af8d48\"\u003eFree admission\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aca0ade214 b23c3f480a cd2e7d62b0 cd0091cad1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bcdcb105b3 fd0c3f4521\"\u003eAs a Diplomat representing American Colonial Interests, Franklin was present at some of the key political arguments and debates in Westminster. Here we will discuss the key moments that led to Franklin Leaving London and signing the Declaration of Independence.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bcdcb105b3 fd0c3f4521\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-cx2ej0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1i8p6j0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-uirwny\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a53cbfa6de\"\u003e25 minutes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-dba25\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-pzj8sr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1i8p6j0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bcdcb105b3\"\u003eStop at:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e1eebb6a1e\"\u003eBenjamin Franklin House\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-18r5m61\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a53cbfa6de f660aace8b css-1ldu3ou\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"f660aace8b f820b9c70d\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"f660aace8b f846ce2e52\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"f660aace8b a466af8d48\"\u003eAdmission ticket included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aca0ade214 b23c3f480a cd2e7d62b0 cd0091cad1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bcdcb105b3 fd0c3f4521\"\u003eSituated on Craven Street, This is the very house Benjamin Franklin lived in for 16 years in London. It is also the only home of his that remains anywhere in the world, and can claim to be the first US Embassy! Also on this street lived two other key figures in US history (but we won't spoil the surprise here) Please note: Benjamin Franklin House is open Friday\/Saturday\/Sunday only. So if you want to visit the house please ensure you book the Friday tour option. (Tours on Mon, Tues, Weds, Thursday Finish at the House, but don't visit inside, and are therefore slightly reduced in cost.)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bcdcb105b3 fd0c3f4521\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bcdcb105b3 fd0c3f4521\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-p3q266\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-dba25\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1i8p6j0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-uirwny\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a53cbfa6de\"\u003e45 minutes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-136jiew\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"f6431b446c css-zwx81y\"\u003eLocation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-54aiep\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-lptysc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-hqx3hp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e1eebb6a1e\"\u003eDeparture point\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a53cbfa6de f45d8e4c32 css-jq86wz\"\u003eSt. Paul's, Cheapside, London, EC2V 6AA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bcdcb105b3 css-1d73vg4\"\u003eMeet outside the entrance\/exit of St Paul's Underground Station.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1rjg7gi\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aca0ade214 aaf30230d9 c2931f4182\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aca0ade214 aaf30230d9 c2931f4182\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEnd point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-lptysc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-hqx3hp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a53cbfa6de f45d8e4c32 css-jq86wz\"\u003eBenjamin Franklin House, Craven St 36, London, WC2N 5NF\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1rjg7gi\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aca0ade214 aaf30230d9 c2931f4182\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Booking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47967479890232,"sku":"","price":181.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/6631\/7368\/files\/206818866.jpg?v=1709984972","url":"https:\/\/www.travelgo.holiday\/products\/benjamin-franklins-london-tour","provider":"travel go","version":"1.0","type":"link"}