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Pocahontas stayed in London only for one year and died at the age of 20. During her short life, she managed to introduce the New World to the London audience.
Pocahontas was a Native American woman born around 1595. She was the daughter of the powerful Chief Powhatan, the ruler of the Powhatan tribal nation. She later married British colonist, John Rolfe and travelled to London in 1616. On this tour, you would see London through the eyes of Pocahontas, learn stories about 17th century Britain and its connection to the colonies.
Highlights:
• See Church where native Americans worshipped in the 17th century
• Hear stories about ‘ Wizard Earl’, whom Pocahontas visited in the Tower of London
• Walk towards glorious Westminster Abbey
• Discover Lambeth Palace
• Explore Banqueting Hall where Pocahontas was invited to the Kings Masquerade
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In front of the Tower Hill Station, by the ice-cream shop
Itinerary
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1Tower of London
Meet your guide in front of the Tower Hill tube station. Walk towards Tower of London, one of the most iconic castles in the World and hear stories about prisoner Henry Percy, 9th Earl of Northumberland or ‘ Wizard Earl’, whom Pocahontas visited during her stay in London. His nickname, the Wizard Earl, reflected his love of science, experiments, and all-round tinkering. Hear great stories about London’s oldest Palace and think how some people managed to escape from the Tower’s prison.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2St. Paul's Cathedral
Afterwards, you will continue your way towards St Paul’s Cathedral, which was a favourite meeting place in the 17th century. It is very likely Pocahontas came to the cathedral both to worship and to meet people.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Follow your guide to the Guild Church of St Martin, where Pocahontas went to pray. The rector of the church, Samuel Purchas, was a travel writer who collected stories of people who had been abroad and wrote about Pocahontas as well. You will Stop by the site of the famous coaching inn Bell Savage, where Pocahontas stayed when she first came to London. It was also licensed as a theatre for outdoor plays including some of Shakespeare's.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Temple Church (Pass by)
Pass through the Temple church, where Pocahontas used to walk.
Admission ticket free -
4Banqueting House
Follow your guide to the Banqueting House, where Pocahontas visited the King & Queen's masquerade
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Central Hall Westminster
See Westminster Hall, which is the largest of the remaining pieces of the Old Palace of Westminster. Royals used the Hall for many public functions, and it is very likely Pocahontas was taken to see it.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Jewel Tower
See Jewel Tower, one of the few remnants of the Old Palace of Westminster. Imagine how the Palace looked like in the 17th century and hear how Pocahontas was presented to the King and Queen there.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Westminster Abbey
Walk towards the glorious Westminster Abbey and listen to stories how Native Americans converted to Christianity in the 17th century.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Lambeth Palace
Finish your tour by Lambeth Palace and imagine how Pocahontas danced on the ball.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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