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The Cloak and Dagger Tour in London

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London, England
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On average, this is booked 14 (0) days in advance.

2 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

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You will be met at the entrance of the George Inn by a figure from history in full costume. They will guide you and your fellow travellers on a tour that will dive into the dark, disgusting and horrible side of London’s history.

During the Tour not only will you be discovering the grim realities of the past, while being immersed in the reality of the history, as you encounter characters from the very times that you explore... Encountering the history face to face!!

Location - The George Inn Yard, 77 Borough High St, London SE1 1NH

Approx duration -  2 hours

What's Included

  • Guide
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
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77 Borough High Street
London SE1 1NH, UK

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George

Starting at the Beautifully hidden and historic George inn, we will begin by discovering where you are, how it began and what history has to hide about all the things we take for granted.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

London Bridge

While coming on this historic site we will be exploring the area around to discover how the lives of ordinary people really was, how horrible it meant and what living so close to the river could mean.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Borough Market

While venturing through this wonderfully famous and eclectic market we will be exploring the history of what the market would really have been like going through the ages, and why you may want to pay more attention to where your standing and what's underneath!
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Southwark Cathedral

We will be exploring the history of the area that surrounds the Cathedral and what mysteries it holds. What the Cathedral and its inhabitants did and how it's role in the community used to be very different in the past and how much it changed through time, be ready!
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Clink Prison Museum (pass by)

We will explore the area near by to discover many of the horrible realities of crime and more importantly and gruesomely entertaining reality of how that crime was dealt with and subsequently punished, as well as how far and wide spread was this problem and how bad did it really get...
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George

Returning to the George Inn we will be learning about how it functioned and how it connected to all of the traumatising and horrific history you will have been discovering throughout the night. Just in time, to recover with a nice ale and regail the horror you have experienced!
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for children aged 12 and under
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Cloak and Dagger Tour in London?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-70118P1

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What's Included

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  • Guide
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for children aged 12 and under
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

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