Turmoil, Templars & Oliver Twist London's Squalor and Splendour
Overview
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
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Long Acre
London WC2E 9JT, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
36 -37 New Bridge Street
London EC4V 6BJ, UK
Near to Blackfriars Station (on the northern bank of the River Thames).
What To Expect
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Bow Street Museum of Crime and Justice
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Royal Courts of Justice
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Temple Church
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The London Silver Vaults
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Staple Inn
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Bailey
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended if you're unable to walk two miles at a reasonable pace
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Activity code: C-181808P6
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