Walking Tour - The Americans of Mayfair

Schedule

Sat Jun 13 2026 at 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Green Park tube (Victoria, Picadilly, Jubilee lines) outside Stratton Street exit | London, EN

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A chance to explore one of London's most exclusive neighbourhoods and discover the Americans who called it home.
About this Event

From just after the War of Independence to the present day, the Americans have had a special relationship with Mayfair.

Rock stars, Hollywood icons, and Presidents have all lived, stayed and worked here.

Discover the house where America's second President lived, the hotel with a unique place in the history of one of America's most celebrated families, and the church where Eisenhower worshipped.

Five star reviews for Michael's walk from Tripadvisor's Footprints of London entry

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186338-d3742632-Reviews-Footprints_of_London-London_England.html

From just after the War of Independence to the present day, the Americans have had a special relationship with Mayfair.

Rock stars, Hollywood icons, and Presidents have all lived, stayed and worked here.

Discover the house where America's second President lived, the hotel with a unique place in the history of one of America's most celebrated families, and the church where Eisenhower worshipped.

Five star reviews for Michael's walks from Tripadvisor's Footprints of London entry

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186338-d3742632-Reviews-Footprints_of_London-London_England.html

Famous American visitors to London

Jul 2025 • Solo

The walk around Mayfair hearing about the American visitors was very interesting. Visited several buildings/churches on the tour. Amazing

Stories of nasty toffs in early Marylebone

Oct 2025 • Solo

I enjoyed Michael Duncan's tour "The Rich and Poor of Marylebone" especially when he shared stories illustrating how very nasty some of those rich toffs were!

These provided interesting context for my own family history research so far, and confirmed that old song lyric "it's the rich what gets the pleasure, it's the poor what gets the blame".

The tour lasted 1.5 hours on a Saturday morning which was perfect timing.

Aldwich Walk

Sept 2025 • Solo

I went on the Aldwich walk today lead by Michael Duncan. It was so interesting and Michael was a very knowledgeable and sociable guide. He made the 1.45 minutes of the tour fly by. Even though I live in London and thought I kniow the area, I still saw places I hadn't been to before, and heard some fascinating stories. Highly recommend.

Enjoyable and knowledgeable

Sept 2024 • Friends

Michael was really excellent…knew lots of additional facts and information that really bright the tour to life! A really enjoyable way to learn more about London.

Style & Scandal in St James’s with Michael Duncan

Nov 2023 • Friends

Michael was a personable guide, very knowledgeable and well informed. He told us many interesting anecdotes which made the walk come alive. A thoroughly enjoyable walk which I would definitely recommend to others.





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Green Park tube (Victoria, Picadilly, Jubilee lines) outside Stratton Street exit, Stratton Street, London, United Kingdom

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