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Free booking and cancellationFree payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
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Accepts electronic paymentThis tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card
Treason, murder and execution: 2hrs on the darker side of London
Hi I'm Jenny, I was born in England and I've lived in London for 5 years now. I have a real passion for the darker side of history. Learning about the way in which our ancestors lived really helps us apricate our lives now and how our world was formed. I'm particularly creative too, when I'm not out and around London giving tours I tend to be curled up with my knitting or painting.
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Tour description
Dive into the bloody past of London, together we'll seek out the gruesome and disturbed history that built this great city.
We'll explore the main sites of famous historic events that are often left out of your typical tourist walk for their disturbing horrors.
We cover 500 years of bloody London history. A walk filled with tales of infamous betrayals, body snatching, torture, and executions so disturbing they'll make you shudder at the thought.
Warning: not for the faint-hearted we will go into grim and gory details
Starting at Smithfield Rotunda Garden and finishing at St Paul's Cathedral this walk takes approximately 2 hours, cash and card payments accepted for tips. The route is all outside with little to no shelter at the stops so please dress appropriately.
Book now to secure your place and make sure to bring a friend (you'll need someone to hold your hand through the nasty bits)
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Highlights
What will we visit on this tour?
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View on mapMeeting point:Smithfield Rotunda Garden, W Smithfie...Smithfield Rotunda Garden, W Smithfield, London EC1A 9DY, UK
I will be at the entrance gate to the Smithfield Rotunda Garden, holding a clipboard with the name of the tour.
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1Outside visitSmithfield Rotunda Garden
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2Outside visitWilliam Wallace Memorial
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3Outside visitPostman's Park
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4Outside visitChristchurch Greyfriars Church Garden
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5Outside visitHoly Sepulchre Church
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6Outside visitOld Bailey
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7Outside visitTemple Bar London
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8Outside visitSt. Paul's Cathedral
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Tour opinions
Valentine
18 Oct 2023
Verified booking
Travelled in couple -
Oct 2023
Jennifer was amazing!
Our mother tongue isn’t English and we understood everything because she spoke very clearly and was really skilled at explaining what certain words meant.
The tour was exiting, informative and full of gruesome details about London’s history, which was perfect!
Jennifer was so compassionate, funny, professional and had a lovely attitude in general.
Thank you so much! We had a very fun time!
Susanne
17 Oct 2023
Verified booking
Travelled in couple -
Oct 2023
Really really scary but in the best way possible
Kathy
14 Oct 2023
Verified booking
Travelled alone -
Oct 2023
Great stories from recent and long ago history about death. power, and humans’ terrible treatment to others.
Wear warm clothes and bring a brolly if the weather looks questionable.
Ashley
19 Sep 2023
Verified booking
Travelled alone -
Sep 2023
Very informative and detailed. Great tour
Carlos
18 Sep 2023
Verified booking
Travelled alone -
Sep 2023
My tour with Jennifer was a delightful experience! She possesses a wealth of knowledge about London's history, including its society, beliefs, and economics during different eras. What impressed me the most was Jennifer's genuine passion for the stories and history of London. Her enthusiasm was contagious, and she inspired us to explore more about this fascinating city. I highly recommend Jennifer's tours for a truly enriching and engaging adventure.
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Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 30 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.
What should you know?
Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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