The Coffeehouse Tour

Join Dr Matthew Green for an immersive whirlwind tour of London’s original – and best – coffeehouses, with free 17th-century coffee!

Join Dr Matthew Green for an immersive whirlwind tour of London's original – and best – coffeehouses. From Cornhill's labyrinth of medieval streets to the weeping Walbrook, discover how "bitter Mohammedan gruel" transformed the face of the city, brought people together, and inspired brilliant ideas that shape the world we live in today.

Includes free shots of black and gritty 17th-century style coffee specially imported from Yemen!

Dr Green will meet you by the steps of St Michael's Church, Cornhill for this invigorating, critically acclaimed tour as featured by the BBC, Time Out, Guardian and Telegraph. The tour lasts around 1hr 30 minutes.

About your guide

Dr Matthew Green is a historian, writer and broadcaster with a doctorate from Oxford University. He has appeared in documentaries on the BBC, ITV and Channel 4, and has written historical features for the Guardian, Telegraph and Financial Times. He is the founder of Unreal City Audio, which produces immersive tours of London as live events, podcasts and apps. His first book was London: A Travel Guide Through Time, his new bestselling book, Shadowlands: A Journey Through Lost Britain (Penguin), was released in March 2022 to much critical acclaim. Follow him on Twitter.