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Turmoil, Templars & Oliver Twist London's Squalor and Splendour

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London, England
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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Travel through two thousand years of history, meeting Saxons, the Knights Templar, Charles Dickens, Freemasons, and the Bow Street Runners!

On our guided walking tour we'll travel across Holborn, with its highs and lows over the past two-thousand years. We'll learn about the turmoil of the Saxon period, visit the locations of Fagin's den and execution in Oliver Twist, see the splendour of Freemasons' Hall and the Knights Templar headquarters, hear about a couple of London's most notorious prisons, and discover the world's largest collection of retail silver!

The guided walking tour begins outside Covent Garden Station, ends near to Blackfriars Station, and will take around two hours.

Ticket sales will be limited to fifteen attendees, to ensure maximum enjoyment for everybody on the tour.

What's Included

  • Guided walking tour
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Long Acre
London WC2E 9JT, UK

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End point

36 -37 New Bridge Street
London EC4V 6BJ, UK

Near to Blackfriars Station (on the northern bank of the River Thames).

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Bow Street Museum of Crime and Justice

The history of the Bow Street Runners
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Freemasons' Hall

The history of Freemasons' Hall
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Royal Courts of Justice

The history of the Royal Courts of Justice
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Temple Church

The history of the Knights Templar and Temple Church
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The London Silver Vaults

The world's largest collection of retail silver
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Staple Inn

The last remaining of the Inns of Chancery buildings
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Old Bailey

The site of the Central Criminal Court - aka the Old Bailey - where Newgate Prison once stood
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended if you're unable to walk two miles at a reasonable pace
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Turmoil, Templars & Oliver Twist London’s Squalor and Splendour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-181808P6

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What's Included

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  • Guided walking tour
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended if you're unable to walk two miles at a reasonable pace
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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