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Free tour

Tour of Legends and Mysteries of a Dark London

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Duration: 2 hours
Languages: Spanish
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Registered on 17 November 2023
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Hi! We're Marijose and Axel. We came to London on an adventure and ended up obsessed with its stories, secrets, and curious corners. Now we're sharing everything so your visit isn't just about taking photos... it's about experiencing London like a local!
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Explore the most unsettling history of the City of London, where real events surpass any legend.


On this tour, you will discover the tragic and fascinating past of the city: a journey through places where life and death intertwined with history, justice, and science.


We will begin at London's oldest hospital, where you will learn about the gruesome history of the Barber Surgeons and the origins of medieval medicine, as well as the infamous grave robberies that provided bodies for anatomical study.


You will walk over ancient cemeteries and cesspits, along the same paths taken by the condemned on their way to execution.

At Smithfield Market, a scene of public punishments and rebellions, you will discover how plagues shaped the city and its people.


You will also learn the true story of William Wallace, beyond the myth, with the raw details of his triple execution and what it meant to face the power of the King.


This tour does not aim to provoke fear, but curiosity and wonder: it is an invitation to look at London with different eyes and understand the real weight of its past.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Farringdon, Farringdon Station, Cowcross St, London EC1M 6BY, UK
Outside the Farringdon metro station, the guide is waiting for you with a blue umbrella
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Outside visit
Smithfield Market
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Outside visit
St Bartholomew the Great
3
Outside visit
St Bartholomew's Hospital
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).


Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 12 people.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
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