Tours of the Lord Mayor’s Mansion House

Published on 31st December 2024 by ianVisits in London Ticket Alert

The grand mansion in the City of London, home to the Lord Mayor of London, holds regular public tours of the main state rooms, which resume in the New Year.

Entry is through what is today the main entrance, but it was originally the stables until they quickly realised that smelly horses living under a house were a bad idea. Upstairs is where the main tour starts, and it’s really a “look and wow” type of tour as the interior of Mansion House would put many a palace to shame.

The tours are guided by a City of London Guide and they include the 18th-century public rooms and a brief view of the Harold Samuel art collection. And yes, they include the massive dining room, which is the one shown on the telly for the big formal dinners in Mansion House.

Tours take place roughly every Tuesday, cost £9.50 per person and you can book a tour from here.

Note that photography is not allowed on the tours.

Tagged with City of London, Mansion House

SUPPORT THIS WEBSITE

This website has been running now for over a decade, and while advertising revenue contributes to funding the website, it doesn't cover the costs. That is why I have set up a facility with DonorBox where you can contribute to the costs of the website and time invested in writing and research for the news articles.

It's very similar to the way The Guardian and many smaller websites are now seeking to generate an income in the face of rising costs and declining advertising.

Whether it's a one-off donation or a regular giver, every additional support goes a long way to covering the running costs of this website, and keeping you regularly topped up doses of Londony news and facts.

If you like what you read on here, then please support the website here.

Thank you

2 Comments on “Tours of the Lord Mayor’s Mansion House”

  1. Dear Ian
    I run visits to places of interest in London for Letchworth Arts and Leisure Group. I would like to bring a group to see the Mansion House in April. Is it possible to arrange a date in advance with a guide and what are the costs? Booking individual tickets doesn’t really work for me as I have to advertise the trip and collect funds.
    Elaine Fox

    Reply

    • You need to contact Mansion House and ask them what their policies are for their tours.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

*