Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: The Charterhouse Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6AN EnglandTravel through a thousand years of history, meeting kings, body snatchers, Charles Dickens, an eighteenth century ghost, and William Wallace (and how he was in no fit state to shout "Freeeedoooommmm!")On our tour we'll visit the areas around Smithfield, for centuries London's site of both animal and human slaughter. We'll learn about how the city disposed of the tens of thousands of Black Death corpses in the fourteenth century, and how the area became a notorious slum which Dickens used as the setting for Oliver Twist. The tour begins outside Barbican Station, ends near to Farringdon Station, and will take around two hours. Total distance is about two miles.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Smithfield Market, 225 London Central Markets, London EC1A 9LH EnglandTravel through a thousand years of history, meeting kings, body snatchers, Charles Dickens, an eighteenth century ghost, and William Wallace (and how he was in no fit state to shout "Freeeedoooommmm!")On our tour we'll visit the areas around Smithfield, for centuries London's site of both animal and human slaughter. We'll learn about how the city disposed of the tens of thousands of Black Death corpses in the fourteenth century, and how the area became a notorious slum which Dickens used as the setting for Oliver Twist. The tour begins outside Barbican Station, ends near to Farringdon Station, and will take around two hours. Total distance is about two miles.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Cloth Fair, London EnglandTravel through a thousand years of history, meeting kings, body snatchers, Charles Dickens, an eighteenth century ghost, and William Wallace (and how he was in no fit state to shout "Freeeedoooommmm!")On our tour we'll visit the areas around Smithfield, for centuries London's site of both animal and human slaughter. We'll learn about how the city disposed of the tens of thousands of Black Death corpses in the fourteenth century, and how the area became a notorious slum which Dickens used as the setting for Oliver Twist. The tour begins outside Barbican Station, ends near to Farringdon Station, and will take around two hours. Total distance is about two miles.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Church of St. Bartholomew the Great, West Smithfield, London EC1A 9DS EnglandTravel through a thousand years of history, meeting kings, body snatchers, Charles Dickens, an eighteenth century ghost, and William Wallace (and how he was in no fit state to shout "Freeeedoooommmm!")On our tour we'll visit the areas around Smithfield, for centuries London's site of both animal and human slaughter. We'll learn about how the city disposed of the tens of thousands of Black Death corpses in the fourteenth century, and how the area became a notorious slum which Dickens used as the setting for Oliver Twist. The tour begins outside Barbican Station, ends near to Farringdon Station, and will take around two hours. Total distance is about two miles.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: WIlliam Wallace Memorial, St. Bartholomew's Hospital W Smithfield, London EC1A 9DS EnglandTravel through a thousand years of history, meeting kings, body snatchers, Charles Dickens, an eighteenth century ghost, and William Wallace (and how he was in no fit state to shout "Freeeedoooommmm!")On our tour we'll visit the areas around Smithfield, for centuries London's site of both animal and human slaughter. We'll learn about how the city disposed of the tens of thousands of Black Death corpses in the fourteenth century, and how the area became a notorious slum which Dickens used as the setting for Oliver Twist. The tour begins outside Barbican Station, ends near to Farringdon Station, and will take around two hours. Total distance is about two miles.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Saint Bartholomew's Hospital Museum, Giltspur Street West Smithfield, London EC1A 7BE EnglandTravel through a thousand years of histor
Supplier Name
Historic London Tours
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Service animals allowed,Near public transportation,Not wheelchair accessible,Most travelers can participate,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers,Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Inclusions:
Tour,Entry/Admission - Church of St. Bartholomew the Great
Exclusions:
Gratuities
Such a fascinating look at some of the more unknown parts of London history. Tour leader was super engaging and very knowledgeable! There wasn’t a lot of walking but we were able to visit some very interesting sights. Highly recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in history and maybe some of the more obscure and fascinating parts of London London’s darker side. You will never see the city the same way again!!
Reviewed by: Robin H, 12/13/2021 12:00:00 AM
Tom is a brilliant and entertaining tour guide. We have done loads of walking tours and this was by far the move comprehensive detailed tour I've ever done. so many stops along the way and so much information...far exceeded our expectations. Will book with Tom again!
Reviewed by: O8241YMirenem, 12/13/2021 12:00:00 AM
Brilliant informative fun tour with Tom. His knowledge is excellent and he showed us many interesting places and we learnt much about London’s fascinating history. He really brings the history to life and I particularly like the occasional reading, for example, a passage from a Dickens novel describing the location we are visiting.
Reviewed by: Liz M, 11/30/2021 12:00:00 AM
The tour is a gentle stroll around the streets soaking up well known and not so well known history of the area. Plenty of references to famous people and events to keep you interested. All in in very enjoyable, worthfitting in to your schedule as a tourist and Tom is an excellent guide.
Reviewed by: Z8421RIdavidk, 11/29/2021 12:00:00 AM
Very informative and interesting. Tom's breadth of knowledge was remarkable and his delivery of the grisly details was very entertaining! Highly recommended, go for it, you won't be disappointed.
Reviewed by: nigelhP8727NG, 11/16/2021 12:00:00 AM
