Private Dark History of London Tour
At a glance
Private Dark History of London Tour is a 2h private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Where Now Tours. Prices start from $230.34 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Tablet to show pictures for reference, Comedian/historian tour 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
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–15 per booking
- Ages
- Traveller 12–99
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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Private Dark History of London Tour
from $223.74
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 19:30
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
Led by our comedian-slash-historian tour guides, your guided walking experience includes all of London’s gory gossip. We’ll bring each story to life as we stroll through the West End, accompanied by pictures, a setting sun and an eerie atmosphere.
While each tale will terrify, we inject plenty of comedy into the tour to bring a little light to the darker side of London. See Covent Garden, Cleopatra’s Needle, London’s historic theatres, walk along the Thames (and more) on this twisted tour.
From the blitz to body snatchers, from hauntings to hidden horrors, you’ll leave us with a wealth of knowledge, a ton of memories and a heavy dose of the heebie-jeebies.
What's included
What's included
- Tablet to show pictures for reference
- Comedian/historian tour guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Your nearest station is Tottenham Court Underground
- you will be able to purchase and eat on the tour if you wish
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 10m
Gang of resurrections called "The London Burkers" (named after Burke and Hare) used to drink there. Much like Burke and Hare, when it became harder to procure dead bodies to sell they started to create the bodies themselves
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Stop 2 · 10m
The blackout ripper killed 4 women and attacked two more, mostly around the Charing Cross road during the blitz.
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Stop 3 · 10m
Ghostly occurrences. An actors rivalry that leads to murder and more oddities around the covent garden tube station
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Stop 4 · 10m
The artistic director, Henry Irving was a strange man that bad luck seemed to follow. His life was filled with disappearances, murder and the creation of one of literatures greatest gothic monsters
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Stop 5 · 10m
The oldest artefact in London which some people believe is cursed due to loss of life on a journey that would take over 60 years
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Stop 6 · 10m
The thames many years ago would freeze over, leading to the 'Frost Fayres'. What should have been frivolity and fun, would often lead to something more macabre
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Stop 7 · 10m
Underneath the bustling station lies a track that would take bodies to their final destination. This is the home of the Necropolis station
Meeting point
You will meet your guide outside the Rising Sun Pub. Your guide will be holding an orange umbrella
End point
A quirky pub right next to Waterloo station
Good to know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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 Dark History of London Tour take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $230.34 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?
Tablet to show pictures for reference; Comedian/historian tour guide.
Where does it start?
You will meet your guide outside the Rising Sun Pub. Your guide will be holding an orange umbrella
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.
