Charles Dickens Old London - Very Small Group Tour
At a glance
Charles Dickens Old London - Very Small Group Tour is a 2h – 3h small-group experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Richards Tours. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $106.32 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Professional guide.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 10 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 9 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h – 3h
- Group
- Small group, up to 10 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Treat yourself to a very small group tour around the sites immortalised by one of the most famous authors in the world, Charles Dickens. This tour takes you on a journey through Dickens life, and to the very sites that still survive much as he would have remembered them. Your guide will bring to life the Hidden Courts, Alleys and Taverns featured in novels such as Oliver Twist, The Old Curiosity Shop, Little Doritt and many more. The tour includes free entry to the Charles Dickens Museum located in the very house he wrote Oliver Twist, Nicholas Nickleby and The Pickwick Papers.
• See the places Charles Dickens lived and worked
• Real locations featured in the stories
• Explore hidden Alleys, Courts, and Taverns
• A very small group tour for more personalised attention.
• Includes hidden sites
What's included
What's included
- Professional guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 10m
Home of the printed press since 1500, with many important links to Charles Dickens and locations from his stories.
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Stop 2 · 15m
Let's explore the area where Dicken's worked as a junior Clerk. From the mysterious Inns of Court he took inspiration that would later find it's way in to David Copperfield, Great Expectations, and Martin Chuzzlewit.
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Stop 3 · 30m
A Tavern with Cellars dating to the 13th Century. This Pub was a haunt of Dickens and a meeting place for the Hellfire Club. David Copperfield drinks here in the Novel of the same name.
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Stop 4
The first location mentioned in A Christmas Carol, and a major London landmark. We will walk by this incredible Cathedral and through the Church yard as we pass deep in to the old City of London.
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Stop 5 · 10m
This ancient Church now houses a popular Cafe, and is still a working Guild Church right in the heart of the city. A perfect place for a short rest and a refreshment stop.
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Stop 6 · 10m
Right next to the Bank of England, the Royal Exchange is where the Ghost of Christmas yet to come takes Scrooge to see his colleagues discussing his funeral. The steps of the Exchange are the traditional spot where Royal announcements are made.
Today you can cross the trading floor, but the bankers are long gone. Now designer shops, and Champagne bars attract the visitors attention. -
Stop 7 · 10m
Featured in A Christmas Carol, and most recently as a filming location for the Harry Potter Movies.
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Stop 8 · 15m
Let's get off the beaten path and head deep into the world of Ebeneezer Scrooge and 'A Christmas Carol' as we visit Scrooge's Counting House, the place where he took supper on Christmas Eve, and Charles Dickens favourite Chop House the George and Vulture.
If Dickens was on this tour with us, he would be able to go in to the George and Vulture, find his favourite table, and even order his favourite meal. Not a lot has changed.
This atmospheric old tavern was the meeting place of the Pickwick Club and is mentioned over 20 times in the Pickwick Papers.
The equally unchanged Tavern round the corner, Simpsons is most likely Scrooge's favourite eating spot. Your guide will explain why! -
Stop 9 · 10m
Is this small court the location of Ebeneezer Scrooge's house? Let's examine the evidence.
Meeting point
Outside by the base of the the steps
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Charles Dickens Old London - Very Small Group Tour take?
The experience lasts about 2h – 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $106.32 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Professional guide.
Where does it start?
Outside by the base of the the steps
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
