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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
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
What to expect
Bow Street Museum of Crime and Justice
5m
The history of the Bow Street Runners
Freemasons' Hall
5m
The history of Freemasons' Hall
Royal Courts of Justice
5m
The history of the Royal Courts of Justice
Temple Church
5m
The history of the Knights Templar and Temple Church
The London Silver Vaults
5m
The world's largest collection of retail silver
Staple Inn
5m
The last remaining of the Inns of Chancery buildings
Old Bailey
5m
The site of the Central Criminal Court - aka the Old Bailey - where Newgate Prison once stood
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
I will be outside the exit of Covent Garden Station, holding an Historic London Tours sign.
End point
Near to Blackfriars Station (on the northern bank of the River Thames).
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended if you're unable to walk two miles at a reasonable pace
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
