Turmoil, Templars & Oliver Twist London's Squalor and Splendour
London, United Kingdom
2 hours
Art & Culture
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Walking Tours
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History
What You Will Do
Travel through two thousand years of history, meeting Saxons, the Knights Templar, Charles Dickens, Freemasons, and the Bow Street Runners!
On our guided walking tour we'll travel across Holborn, with its highs and lows over the past two-thousand years. We'll learn about the turmoil of the Saxon period, visit the locations of Fagin's den and execution in Oliver Twist, see the splendour of Freemasons' Hall and the Knights Templar headquarters, hear about a couple of London's most notorious prisons, and discover the world's largest collection of retail silver!
The guided walking tour begins outside Covent Garden Station, ends near to Blackfriars Station, and will take around two hours.
Ticket sales will be limited to fifteen attendees, to ensure maximum enjoyment for everybody on the tour.
What's Included?
- Guided walking 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
I will be outside the exit of Covent Garden Station, holding an Historic London Tours sign.
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Bow Street Police Museum
5 minutes
The history of the Bow Street Runners
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Historic London Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended if you're unable to walk two miles at a reasonable pace
Guide Options
- Guide - English