Charles Dickens Private Walking Tour

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. See locations relating to Little Dorrit and visit where Dickens family were imprisoned.

   20 minAdmission included

2. The site of the old debtors prison that so influenced the young Charles Dickens.

   10 min

3. These beautiful and largely unvisited gardens were created by a contemporary pf Charles Dickens and in her own way equally famous social reformer in what was one of the worst streets in London and close to where Dickens lived as a boy.

   10 min

4. Stand on Nancys Steps where poor Nancy met her end

   5 minAdmission included

5. Visit sites of poverty that inspired Dickens to write. See the places where the pick-pockets operated in Oliver Twist and much more

   25 minAdmission included

6. We will pass by this famous theatre and learn about the history and locations nearby.

   15 min

7. The oldest court in the western world in effect is next to the notorious old Newgate Prison and site of public executions to Victorians in fact and fiction.

   5 min

8. Learn about Winchester Geese and the lives of the poor and forgotten as we follow in the footsteps of how Dickens would walk to work.

   15 minAdmission included

9. Find out about an inadvertent impact St Pauls had on the life of Charles Dickens

   5 min

10. As well as seeing the outside of this very famous church we will visit the legal districts where characters such as Pip would feature. Please note sometimes at weekends, access to this area is closed to the public.

    15 min

11. Visit the outside of the actual Old Curiousity Shop, perhaps the oldest shop in London and right next to what was then a place of terrible poverty.

    15 min

12. The most famous newspaper street in the world which amongst other things not only played an important role in the life of Charles Dickens but the alleys and taverns also feature in his literature.

    10 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in London

• Its from-price is 25% below the median of the 809 city tours we list in London.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 152 of 809.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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