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Burnings, Butchery & Black Death: A Walking Tour of London's Bloody Past

London, United Kingdom
2 hours
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Art & Culture
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Walking Tours
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History
Date
Saturday
May 10, 2025
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Time
11:00 am
2:00 pm
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Burnings, Butchery & Black Dea
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Ages: 13-99 years old
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What You Will Do

Travel through a thousand years of history, meeting medieval knights, body snatchers, Charles Dickens, an eighteenth century ghost, and William Wallace - aka Braveheart (and learn how he was in no fit state to shout "Freeeedoooommmm!" whilst being executed!) On our walking 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, the execution methods used in the Middle Ages, and how the area became a notorious slum which Dickens used as the setting for Oliver Twist. The walking tour begins outside Barbican Station, ends near to Farringdon Station, and will take around two hours. Total distance is about two miles. Ticket sales will be limited to fifteen attendees, to ensure maximum enjoyment for everybody on the tour.

What's Included?

  • Tour

What's Not Included?

  • Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Itinerary

Meeting Point

We meet outside Barbican Station exit. Please aim to arrive five minutes early as the tour will start on time. If you aren't able to make the tour or you will be late, please message me on +44 7783 401 129 so that I know whether to send you our live location on WhatsApp.

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The Charterhouse

10 minutes

A fourteenth century monastery and plague pit

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Additional Information

This activity is operated by Historic London Tours
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Guide Options

  • Guide - English

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