London Literary Private Walking Tour Of Bloomsbury

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   We will explore the gardens, squares and streets of literary Bloomsbury.

   3 hours•Admission included

2. 2

   This picturesque square was once the home to the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood as well as having connections to other later important figures such as Beatrix Potter. We will walk through the streets and see sights relating to 1984, Charles Darwin and other big names.

   25 minutes•Admission free

3. 3

   Home of the influential Bloomsbury Group amongst many others

   15 minutes•Admission free

4. 4

   Visit Londons Peace garden with its strong literary links

   15 minutes•Admission free

5. 5

   Visit the outside of the home of Irish writer WB Yeats

   10 minutes•Admission not included

6. 6

   Learn about this influential sailor who set the tone fo the philanthropic nature of Bloomsbury

   10 minutes•Admission free

7. 7

   Charles Dickens Museum

   We visit the outside of Charles Dickens house in Bloomsbury. Nearby are the homes of less famous but perhaps even more important writers

   10 minutes•Admission not included•See on map

8. 8

   The largest and most famous square in Bloomsbury, once the home of Orson Welles amongst others and nearby we will pass a home belonging to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle of Sherlock Holmes fame.

   15 minutes•Admission included

9. 9

   British Museum

   In the narrow streets opposite The British Museum, we will learn about one of the infamous Bloomsbury writers, Aleister Crawley and his belief in the blackest of black magic.

   15 minutes•Admission free•See on map

10. 10

    We finish off at the second of our spots relating to the Suffragette movement of votes for women.

    10 minutes•Admission not included

Meeting point

Just outside Tottenham Court Road Underground Station but the front door of the Dominion Theatre

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Pickup

• Pickup, or meet at the start point
• 365 hotels are served
• You can request another pickup address
• The operator contacts you to arrange pickup

Know before you go

• 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
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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

Cancellation and refunds

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