Turmoil, Templars & Oliver Twist London's Squalor and Splendour
At a glance
Turmoil, Templars & Oliver Twist London's Squalor and Splendour is a 2h small-group experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Historic London Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 42 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $26.92 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Guided walking tour.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 15 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 7 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 15 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Travel through two thousand years of history, meeting Saxons, the Knights Templar, Charles Dickens, Freemasons, and the Bow Street Runners!
On our guided walking tour we'll travel across Holborn, with its highs and lows over the past two-thousand years. We'll learn about the turmoil of the Saxon period, visit the locations of Fagin's den and execution in Oliver Twist, see the splendour of Freemasons' Hall and the Knights Templar headquarters, hear about a couple of London's most notorious prisons, and discover the world's largest collection of retail silver!
The guided walking tour begins outside Covent Garden Station, ends near to Blackfriars Station, and will take around two hours.
Ticket sales will be limited to fifteen attendees, to ensure maximum enjoyment for everybody on the tour.
What's included
What's included
- Guided walking tour
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 5m
The history of the Bow Street Runners
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Stop 2 · 5m
The history of Freemasons' Hall
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Stop 3 · 5m
The history of the Royal Courts of Justice
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Stop 4 · 5m
The history of the Knights Templar and Temple Church
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Stop 5 · 5m
The world's largest collection of retail silver
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Stop 6 · 5m
The last remaining of the Inns of Chancery buildings
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Stop 7 · 5m
The site of the Central Criminal Court - aka the Old Bailey - where Newgate Prison once stood
Meeting point
I will be outside the exit of Covent Garden Station, holding an Historic London Tours sign.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended if you're unable to walk two miles at a reasonable pace
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Turmoil, Templars & Oliver Twist London's Squalor and Splendour take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $26.92 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?
Guided walking tour.
Where does it start?
I will be outside the exit of Covent Garden Station, holding an Historic London Tours sign.
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 5.0 out of 5 across 42 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
