Discover the grim, the gruesome, the raucous and the perilous with this Grime and Punishment London Walking Tour.
As you move through Covent Garden and the West End you’ll hear of some of the strange stories and urban legends that have played a part in the London of old. You’ll visit a theatre that’s reportedly the most haunted in Britain, the site of London’s Great Beer Flood (yes, that really happened), and the bustling Covent Garden Piazza, which transformed over a hundred years from a nunnery through to a high-class estate down to a den of drunkards and lowlifes.
You’ll also get to see the Grand Lodge of the Freemasons, an ancient order shrouded in mystery. It might get dark at times, but you’ll still finish this tour with a newfound appreciation for your modern life.
What's Included?
- Take an on-foot journey into London’s raucous past
- Hear tales of drunkards and lowlifes, grand lodges and London’s strangest disaster
- Travel through the West End, Covent Garden and Soho with a knowledgeable and informative tour guide
- Personalised voucher and message card
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What happens on the day?
On arrival at the Dominion Theatre by Tottenham Court Road underground station you’ll meet up with your tour guide before stepping through the heart of the West End.
You'll hear of London's strangest disaster and the bizarre events of days gone by, see street performers and gorgeous architecture. Walking in the wake of drunkards, villains and sinful nobility, you’ll hear their tales of grime and the brutal punishments meted out to them - this tour will leave you happy to be alive in twenty-first century London, but secretly wishing you were there a few hundred years before.
Participant guidelines
- Minimum age: 18
- The tour contains some adult content
- No dogs other than guide dogs are allowed on the tour
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary according to location
Availability
Tours are available from March 2021 on selected weekends throughout the year, from 13.30.
We recommend you book four to six weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.
Please allow approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
What about insurance?
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.
How it works
All you have to do is pay for the experience you wish to purchase and we’ll send a voucher and booking information to you or directly to the recipient, then you just need to check the info and book your experience.
Packaging and Delivery
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