Review by M Howard
Guide was a great storyteller about Sweeney Todd and other interesting landmarks. Highly recommended.
04 June 2017
Sweeney Todd, the demon barber of Fleet Street is an urban London legend, but few people have seen where the myth originally came to life. On this Sweeney Todd Walking Tour for Two you’ll walk down the shadowy alleyways and buildings that gave rise to the legend, and hear plenty of folklore and history along the way.
You’ll visit the site of the notorious barber shop where Sweeney Todd was alleged to have worked, and Mrs. Lovett’s pie shop close by. Your expert tour guide will tell you the tales of Sweeney selecting his victims, robbing them and getting rid of their remains with the help of Mrs. Lovett, and you’ll learn of other grisly happenings in the surrounding area too.
The story of Sweeney Todd is one that’s persisted for centuries. It may or may not be true, but you’ll be questioning your beliefs for days after this!
On the day of your tour, you will meet your expert tour guide outside Temple underground station – you’ll be able to spot them by the ‘Sweeney Todd Tour’ sign that they’ll be holding – and then set out on your tour which lasts approximately 2 hours.
As you move through Fleet Street and the surrounding area you’ll learn all about the spooky and horrifying goings on that have gone on throughout the years, particularly related to the Sweeney Todd legend. The tour finishes at St Bride's Church, Fleet Street, which is close to Blackfriars and St Paul's tube stations.
This experience takes place on selected Fridays at 18.30.
We recommend you book at least one week in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.
Please allow approximately 2 hours for the whole experience.
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Guide was a great storyteller about Sweeney Todd and other interesting landmarks. Highly recommended.