Charles Dickens Private Walking Tour

Highlights

Reiseverlauf

1. 1

   See locations relating to Little Dorrit and visit where Dickens family were imprisoned.

   20 Minuten•Eintritt inbegriffen

2. 2

   Royal Observatory Greenwich

   The site of the old debtors prison that so influenced the young Charles Dickens.

   10 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

3. 3

   These beautiful and largely unvisited gardens were created by a contemporary pf Charles Dickens and in her own way equally famous social reformer in what was one of the worst streets in London and close to where Dickens lived as a boy.

   10 Minuten•Eintritt frei

4. 4

   London Bridge

   Stand on Nancys Steps where poor Nancy met her end

   5 Minuten•Eintritt inbegriffen•Auf der Karte

5. 5

   Borough Market

   Visit sites of poverty that inspired Dickens to write. See the places where the pick-pockets operated in Oliver Twist and much more

   25 Minuten•Eintritt inbegriffen•Auf der Karte

6. 6

   Shakespeare’s Globe

   We will pass by this famous theatre and learn about the history and locations nearby.

   15 Minuten•Eintritt nicht inbegriffen•Auf der Karte

7. 7

   The oldest court in the western world in effect is next to the notorious old Newgate Prison and site of public executions to Victorians in fact and fiction.

   5 Minuten•Eintritt nicht inbegriffen

8. 8

   Learn about Winchester Geese and the lives of the poor and forgotten as we follow in the footsteps of how Dickens would walk to work.

   15 Minuten•Eintritt inbegriffen

9. 9

   St. Paul's Cathedral

   Find out about an inadvertent impact St Pauls had on the life of Charles Dickens

   5 Minuten•Eintritt nicht inbegriffen•Auf der Karte

10. 10

    Temple Church

    As well as seeing the outside of this very famous church we will visit the legal districts where characters such as Pip would feature. Please note sometimes at weekends, access to this area is closed to the public.

    15 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

11. 11

    Royal Observatory Greenwich

    Visit the outside of the actual Old Curiousity Shop, perhaps the oldest shop in London and right next to what was then a place of terrible poverty.

    15 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

12. 12

    Fleet Street

    The most famous newspaper street in the world which amongst other things not only played an important role in the life of Charles Dickens but the alleys and taverns also feature in his literature.

    10 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

13. 13

    This area is full of Dickensian history especially relating to Bleak House and is also the home to the biographer of Charles Dickens

    20 Minuten•Eintritt inbegriffen

14. 14

    Royal Observatory Greenwich

    See some of the pubs that Dickens himself drank in and where characters visited in the novels.

    Vorbeifahrt ohne Halt•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

15. 15

    We visit other literary places along the way, including the outside of the home of the man who wrote the Dictionary.

    5 Minuten•Eintritt nicht inbegriffen

16. 16

    Visit the alleyway where poor Krook spontaneously combusted infront of his shop.

    10 Minuten•Eintritt inbegriffen

17. 17

    Pass through parts of Bloomsbury and see where Charles Dickens lived after he had become successful and enjoy the sumptuous streets of this literary hotspot.

    20 Minuten•Eintritt inbegriffen

18. 18

    Charles Dickens Museum

    We finish the tour at the front door of the Charles Dickens Museum, his perfectly preserved house which you'll no doubt want to explore and perhaps have a well deserved cup of tea in the delightful restaurant at the back.

    1 Stunde•Eintritt nicht inbegriffen•Auf der Karte

Treffpunkt

Just outside the entrance next to the newspaper vendor

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Abholung

• Abholung oder Treffen am Startpunkt
• 639 Hotels werden angefahren
• Sie können eine andere Abholadresse anfragen
• Der Veranstalter meldet sich zur Abholung

Gut zu wissen

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• 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
• • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Dress code is smart casual

Stornierung und Erstattung

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