Historic walk of East Londons Wapping Docks and its famous Pubs

أبرز المميزات

المسار

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   We start off in the futuristic Docklands

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   Canary Wharf

   Once the docks where ships from the Canary Islands plied their trade.

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   We will pass by the Museum of London Docklands and learn of the history of these old buildings and wharves.

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   Royal Observatory Greenwich

   Before we get here, we will visit the famous Grapes Pub from where Sir Walter Raleigh set sail and with links to Charles Dickens, Oscar Wilde, Sherlock Holmes and many others.

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   Royal Observatory Greenwich

   This old trading dock is now a luxury marina.

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   Royal Observatory Greenwich

   This old pub has strong links with famous painters, writers and even royalty. Sat right by the river, we can go down onto the shore if the tide is out.

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   Royal Observatory Greenwich

   From the old stairs at the end of Narrow Street we can see where Martin Frobisher set off to discover The Northwest Passage.

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   The Thames River Police

   The Thames River Police are the oldest police force in the world. They still patrol the rivers keeping an eye out for crimes such as murder and suicide.

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   Royal Observatory Greenwich

   On the corner of Dundee Street we will see the old court for murders and suicides before hearing about William Peckover who perhaps performed the most incredible piece of maritime navigation in history.

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    Royal Observatory Greenwich

    This famous old pub is the birthplace of perhaps our greatest painter. Before that it was the site of witchcraft!

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    Royal Observatory Greenwich

    A beautiful old Roman Catholic Church

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    Royal Observatory Greenwich

    Henry Raine

    Henry Raine was a wealthy brewer and owned a family business and a generous philanthropist who set up a school for the poor girls and boys in Wapping which is now one of the finest in the country.

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    Royal Observatory Greenwich

    It is here the convicted pirates had there last drink before being hanged on the river Thames down the steps that we will be visiting shortly. Then on to St Johns Church with connections to Captain Cook and President Jefferson

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    Royal Observatory Greenwich

    Dating from 1460, this old pub and the nearby stairs has seen more history than some cities. Captain Bligh (whose house site we visit) boarded HMS Bounty here. A crook who stole the Crown Jewels was caught here along with the hated Hanging Judge Jeffers. Many a pirate and criminal met their grisly end here too.

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    St. Katharine Docks

    The tour finishes in the shadow of Tower Bridge and the Tower of London in an old docks which is now the home to luxury yachts and boats belonging to the rich and famous.

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نقطة الالتقاء

Just outside the entrance/exit of Canary Wharf Underground Station.

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• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We have earmarked this tour as especially safe during the Coronavirus outbreak due to generally quiet places that we visit where social distancing is generally not a problem. All of our tours are private so it is just you/your family and your guide.  To make it easier and safer for all concerned we would suggest starting this tour a little later than the usual time, perhaps around 10.30-11am which allows us all to miss rush-hour. We are happy to still come to your hotel to meet you but for the moment we would suggest meeting us at the tour starting point.  This allows you to arrive by a taxi or uber rather than public transport. Please feel free to wear masks throughout or at times during the tour.  Your guide will also have a mask with them.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

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