Private Bloomsbury and Literary London Walking Tour
At a glance
Private Bloomsbury and Literary London Walking Tour is a 2h private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Step Into London Tours. Prices start from $270.99 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Professional London Blue Badge Tourist Guide.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 7 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–15 per booking
- Ages
- Traveller 0–120
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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Private Bloomsbury and Literary London Walking Tour
from $263.23
- Days:
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
This is a wonderful opportunity to explore an area of London which is not frequented by many tourists. Your guide will take you through quaint back streets and pretty garden squares and entertain you with stories of some of the famous writers and artists who have lived in Bloomsbury.
What's included
What's included
- Professional London Blue Badge Tourist Guide
Not included
- Entry to the British Museum
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 10m
Start your walk through Bloomsbury outside the British Museum with its collection of over 8 million items. Hear about some of the highlights of the collection. You can extend your tour and be taken on a guided tour of the highlights of the British Museum if you wish.
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Stop 2 · 10m
Walk through beautiful Russell Square and see the stylish cafe-au-lait Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel, the 19c town houses and the house where the writer T S Elliot worked.
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Stop 3 · 10m
Walk past the many buildings of University College, London and see the 'Peace Square' with its poignant statues and trees. See where Virginia Woolf and Charles Dickens lived.
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Stop 4 · 10m
You continue your walk to another pretty garden square, Gordon Square and see where Virginia Woolf and John Maynard Keynes lived.
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Stop 5
Walk through the modern Brunswick Shopping Centre to Brunswick Square with its vast gardens, Coram's Fields (where adults can only go accompanied by children!). Hear about the Foundling Hospital established for orphaned babies and children in 18th century.
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Stop 6 · 15m
You take a fascinating walk down one of London's quaint streets which used to be a water conduit and down streets filled with typical Georgian (18c) town houses. Charles Dickens used to live in one of these houses. His former home is now a museum.
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Stop 7 · 15m
You weave through quaint streets with Georgian houses and past Grays Inn (one of London's 4 Inns of Court, where barristers are trained) to Red Lion Square, where some of the Pre-Raphaelite artists used to live. You may hear one or two ghost stories!
Meeting point
Please meet the guide to the right of the main gate of the main entrance to the British Museum in Great Russell Street.
End point
The tour finishes outside Holborn Underground Station.
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Private Bloomsbury and Literary London Walking Tour take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $270.99 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 London Blue Badge Tourist Guide.
Where does it start?
Please meet the guide to the right of the main gate of the main entrance to the British Museum in Great Russell Street.
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, French, Spanish.
