London Literary Private Walking Tour Of Bloomsbury

At a glance

London Literary Private Walking Tour Of Bloomsbury is a 3h private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Ye Olde England Tours. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 9 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $257.44 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Local guide, Private tour, Professional guide.

Quick facts

Duration

3h

Group

Private tour — only your group

Languages

English

Pickup

Hotel pickup or meet at the start point

Confirmation

Confirmed within 48 hours

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Travellers

1–15 per booking

Ages

Adult 15–99

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Options & availability

• London Literary Private Walking Tour Of Bloomsbury

  from $157.94

  Pickup included

  Days:

  Every day

  Start times:

  09:30

  Check availability →

Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 3h

   We will explore the gardens, squares and streets of literary Bloomsbury.

2. Stop 2 · 25m

   This picturesque square was once the home to the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood as well as having connections to other later important figures such as Beatrix Potter. We will walk through the streets and see sights relating to 1984, Charles Darwin and other big names.

3. Stop 3 · 15m

   Home of the influential Bloomsbury Group amongst many others

4. Stop 4 · 15m

   Visit Londons Peace garden with its strong literary links

5. Stop 5 · 10m

   Visit the outside of the home of Irish writer WB Yeats

6. Stop 6 · 10m

   Learn about this influential sailor who set the tone fo the philanthropic nature of Bloomsbury

7. Stop 7 · 10m

   We visit the outside of Charles Dickens house in Bloomsbury. Nearby are the homes of less famous but perhaps even more important writers

8. Stop 8 · 15m

   The largest and most famous square in Bloomsbury, once the home of Orson Welles amongst others and nearby we will pass a home belonging to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle of Sherlock Holmes fame.

9. Stop 9 · 15m

   In the narrow streets opposite The British Museum, we will learn about one of the infamous Bloomsbury writers, Aleister Crawley and his belief in the blackest of black magic.

10. Stop 10 · 10m

    We finish off at the second of our spots relating to the Suffragette movement of votes for women.

Meeting point

Traveller ratings

Good to know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• We have earmarked this tour as especially safe during the Coronavirus outbreak due to generally quiet places that we visit where social distancing is generally not a problem. All of our tours are private so it is just you/your family and your guide.  To make it easier and safer for all concerned we would suggest starting this tour a little later than the usual time, perhaps around 10.30-11am which allows us all to miss rush-hour. We are happy to still come to your hotel to meet you but for the moment we would suggest meeting us at the tour starting point.  This allows you to arrive by a taxi or uber rather than public transport. Please feel free to wear masks throughout or at times during the tour.  Your guide will also have a mask with them.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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