Clerkenwell & Islington Guides are the Mayor of Islington’s Official Guides.

All of our guides have completed a rigorous year of training that provides the guide with an in depth knowledge of the history of the Borough, along with the skills needed to guide a range of groups

We offer a comprehensive range of guided walks, both public walks and private walks, and we can deliver customised walks to meet your individual requirements.

Explore our website to discover how we can show you the sights and history of this fascinating borough.

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Over the winter months Islington Guided Walks can offer you a new challenge!

Three separate towers in Islington offer incomparable views of the City and London as a whole. Each has a fabulous history. Climb all three and receive a free certificate to prove you have scaled the heights of Islington – Click on the button above of our list for dates to climb the three towers and all our other walks.

Caledonian Clock Tower

Canonbury Tower

St Mary’s Church Tower, Upper St

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Excellent and informative. Would definitely recommend and will be booking to go on another one very soon I hope. Several to choose from.

A tour of the church I was christened in, my parents married in and the church my primary school was affiliated to. Was already more than familiar with the church but learned so much more and saw parts we never had access to including the crypts, the bells, behind the clock faces and the views from the steeple. Jonathan and Stephen were informative, knowledgeable and just good company throughout.

Really enjoyed the tour of the Caledonian clock tower. The Guide Jan was very informative and interesting. We climbed to the top. Saw the workings of the clock and learnt loads of history of the area.