The Great Fire, Plague & Black Death Tour of London

Highlights

Reiseverlauf

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   It's hard to imagine 700 years ago where this church is was was once in a tiny village in the country. Things didn't stay cute forever with all manner of sad events here before becoming infamous for being where the first cases of the plague were detected in the spring of 1665.

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   Visit the spot of the largest ever discovered plague pit containing tens of thousands of victims who died from the Black Death .

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   We will come face to face with an extraordinary skeleton of a young man who died from the Black Death around 1348.

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   See where William Wallace

   See where William Wallace was executed not too many years before the Black Death.

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   London was ravaged by things other than the Great Plague. Here we will see where the pivotal Peasants Revolt came to a head.

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   Royal Observatory Greenwich

   Stand on the spot where bishops were martyred in the 16th century.

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   This fabulous old hospital has just celebrated its 901st anniversary. It obviously features heavily in the story of the Great Plague in London.

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   This quaint memorial commemorates where the Great Fire of London was extinguished. Learn the story of its design and see some of the actual houses that lay witness to the Great Plague and Great Fire of London.... what a time to be alive!

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   Royal Observatory Greenwich

   Underground stations don't often appear as an attraction on tours but this one has a grisly connection with the Great Plague. Try not to think about it too much as we get the tube here!

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    Daniel Defore writes memorably about the plague pit that

    Daniel Defore writes memorably about the plague pit that lies beneath. There is plenty of other plague related bits around here and if that's to enough, one of Jack The Rippers victims was killed a few yards away.

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    Royal Observatory Greenwich

    Almost an institution in London but obviously as it

    Almost an institution in London but obviously as it has a special place in this tour, it can't be for good reasons.

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    Royal Observatory Greenwich

    A beautiful medieval church steeple surrounded by 21st Century London. One might wonder what happened to the church..... Hmmm!

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    This beautiful old church is the resting place of the erstwhile Samuel Pepys and his wife. His diary is perhaps the best contemporary evidence of what life was like in London during the Great Plague and Great Fire of London.

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    Royal Observatory Greenwich

    This beautiful modern garden was recently redeveloped and was the place where Samuel Pepys lived and worked. The footpath in the garden has etchings of momentous events in the life of Samuel Pepys. How many will you know?

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    Visit the infamous Tower Hill where so many well known figures from history met their grisly end.

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    Royal Observatory Greenwich

    See the exact spot where the legendary Great Fire of London started and perhaps its one redeeming feature.

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    Monument to the Great Fire of London

    We finish at The Monument to the Great Fire of London.

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Treffpunkt

We will meet just outside the iconic Dominion Theatre a few feet from the exit of Tottenham Court Road Underground Station.

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Abholung

• Abholung oder Treffen am Startpunkt
• 295 Hotels werden angefahren
• Der Veranstalter meldet sich zur Abholung

Gut zu wissen

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Stornierung und Erstattung

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