Exploring the history around Eldon House

Adult Tours

Virtually unchanged since the nineteenth century, Eldon House is London’s oldest remaining residence which contains family heirlooms, furnishings and priceless treasures of the Harris family and is surrounded by a beautiful 19th-century style garden. Access to Harris Park and downtown amenities are a great appeal for your visit. Use the read more link for further details and our booking form.

Important Notes:
Any group of 12 or more must book a guided tour in advance and will not be permitted for self-guided tours of the museum without notice.
All tour bookings will be charged a minimum of 12 persons for their guided tour or program. Groups must not exceed 60 persons.
For cancellation and conduct policies, please contact the Program Coordinator at 519-661-5169.

Historic Walk – River Walk

Explore interesting architecture, river patterns and land uses, and discuss historic events such as the Great Flood. This interactive walking tour circles the Thames
Available: May to October
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Cost: $10 per person

Historic Walk – Harris Neighbourhood Walk

Explore the historic community in the vicinity of Eldon House, passing signifificant buildings and areas from the 19th century. Discover what life was like
Available: May to October
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Cost: $10 per person

Garden Tour

Join a historical interpreter for a guided tour of the Eldon House grounds. View the extensive gardens of the site and imagine the extent
Available: May to September
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: $8 per person

Arts and Antiques

An in-depth tour of Eldon House artworks, including early London paintings by local artists and military artists, as well as English paintings, international crafts
Available: Year-Round
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: $8 per person

Upstairs Downstairs

Learn about the relationship between the servant and the served at Eldon House on this in-depth tour featuring the servants quarters and the daily
Available: Year-Round
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Cost: $10 per person

Trinkets of Travel

This tour focusses specifically on the Harris Family travels and the souvenirs they acquired along the way. We will highlight areas that the family
Available: Year-Round
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: $8 per person

Eldon House Guided Tour

This fully guided tour provides an in-depth history of Eldon House and the Harris Family who occupied the home for 125 years.
Available: Year Round
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: $8 per person

Behind The Ropes

Explore rarely seen sections of Eldon House and its carriage house to discover an astonishing variety of curiosities that will amaze and delight. Participants
Available: Year Round
Duration: Two Hours (including refreshments)
Cost: $20 per person
  • Groups of 12 or more, must book a guided tour in advance and will not be permitted for self-guided tours of the museum without notice.
  • Smaller groups who wish to book a guided tour will be subject to a minimum fee of $100.
  • Groups must not exceed a maximum of 60 students.
  • A confirmation of expected numbers including students and adults is required prior to booked tours/programs, at which time an invoice will be provided.
  • No refunds for absentees.
  • Payment is due at time of arrival.
  • All prices include HST.
  • School groups are permitted 1 free chaperone per 8 students.
  • Any additional adults/chaperones will be charged, except in cases where additional adults are required for one-on-one care of a child or adult.

Tours cancelled with less than one week’s notice will be charged our minimum fee. Unless buses are cancelled or weather becomes extreme (severe blizzards or lightning storms) our programming will proceed. A late fee of 25% will be charged after 30 minutes and full cancellation of your tour or program after 1 hour at the minimum fee.

Teachers and chaperones are responsible for the conduct and supervision of their students/children while at Eldon House. In the case of disruptive behaviour a class or group may be asked to leave without a refund. Do not handle the artifacts, touch the wallpaper or sit on the furniture while touring the building.

Large backpacks are not allowed in Eldon House. A Historical Interpreter will provide storage for large backpacks & belongings.

Non-commercial photography is allowed in Eldon House. No flash photography.

Snacks are permitted in our Interpretive Centre however no food or drink will be permitted in Eldon House.

Click here to download a PDF version of our Education and Tours Policy.

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Education programs and tours are offered all year round for students and groups of all ages. Click below to find out more!