The Great Fire, Plague & Black Death Tour of London

At a glance

The Great Fire, Plague & Black Death Tour of London is a 2h – 3h private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Ye Olde England Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $216.79 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Private Guided Walking Tour.

Quick facts

Duration

2h – 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 · adult required

Ages

Child 6–15 · Adult 16–99

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Options & availability

• The Great Fire, Plague & Black Death Tour of London

  from $144.78

  Pickup included

  Days:

  Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

  Start times:

  09:30

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

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 15m

   It's hard to imagine 700 years ago where this church is was was once in a tiny village in the country. Things didn't stay cute forever with all manner of sad events here before becoming infamous for being where the first cases of the plague were detected in the spring of 1665.

2. Stop 2 · 10m

   Visit the spot of the largest ever discovered plague pit containing tens of thousands of victims who died from the Black Death .

3. Stop 3 · 15m

   We will come face to face with an extraordinary skeleton of a young man who died from the Black Death around 1348.

4. Stop 4 · 5m

   See where William Wallace was executed not too many years before the Black Death.

5. Stop 5 · 5m

   London was ravaged by things other than the Great Plague. Here we will see where the pivotal Peasants Revolt came to a head.

6. Stop 6 · 5m

   Stand on the spot where bishops were martyred in the 16th century.

7. Stop 7

   This fabulous old hospital has just celebrated its 901st anniversary. It obviously features heavily in the story of the Great Plague in London.

8. Stop 8 · 5m

   This quaint memorial commemorates where the Great Fire of London was extinguished. Learn the story of its design and see some of the actual houses that lay witness to the Great Plague and Great Fire of London.... what a time to be alive!

9. Stop 9 · 10m

   Underground stations don't often appear as an attraction on tours but this one has a grisly connection with the Great Plague. Try not to think about it too much as we get the tube here!

10. Stop 10 · 5m

    Daniel Defore writes memorably about the plague pit that lies beneath. There is plenty of other plague related bits around here and if that's to enough, one of Jack The Rippers victims was killed a few yards away.

11. Stop 11 · 5m

    Almost an institution in London but obviously as it has a special place in this tour, it can't be for good reasons.

12. Stop 12

    A beautiful medieval church steeple surrounded by 21st Century London. One might wonder what happened to the church..... Hmmm!

13. Stop 13 · 15m

    This beautiful old church is the resting place of the erstwhile Samuel Pepys and his wife. His diary is perhaps the best contemporary evidence of what life was like in London during the Great Plague and Great Fire of London.

14. Stop 14 · 15m

    This beautiful modern garden was recently redeveloped and was the place where Samuel Pepys lived and worked. The footpath in the garden has etchings of momentous events in the life of Samuel Pepys. How many will you know?

15. Stop 15 · 5m

    Visit the infamous Tower Hill where so many well known figures from history met their grisly end.

16. Stop 16 · 5m

    See the exact spot where the legendary Great Fire of London started and perhaps its one redeeming feature.

17. Stop 17 · 5m

    We finish at The Monument to the Great Fire of London.

Meeting point

End point

Traveller ratings

Good to know

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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