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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
Meeting and pickup
I will be outside the exit of Covent Garden Station, holding an Historic London Tours sign.
Near to Blackfriars Station (on the northern bank of the River Thames).
Itinerary
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1Bow Street Museum of Crime and Justice
The history of the Bow Street Runners
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Freemasons' Hall
The history of Freemasons' Hall
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Royal Courts of Justice
The history of the Royal Courts of Justice
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Temple Church
The history of the Knights Templar and Temple Church
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5The London Silver Vaults
The world's largest collection of retail silver
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Staple Inn
The last remaining of the Inns of Chancery buildings
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Old Bailey
The site of the Central Criminal Court - aka the Old Bailey - where Newgate Prison once stood
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience 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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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