A Christmas Carol and Charles Dickens Old London Walking Tour
A Christmas Carol and Charles Dickens Old London Walking Tour
Treat yourself to a private and bespoke tour at your own pace to the sites immortalised by one of the most famous authors in the world, Charles Dickens. This tour takes you on a journey through Dickens London, focusing on the story "A Christmas Carol" perfect to get you in the festive spirit.See the very sites that still survive much as Ebeneezer Scrooge would have remembered them. Your guide will bring to life the Hidden Courts, Alleys and Taverns featured in Dickens work.
The tour includes a stop at one of London's oldest pubs, with a fire to warm you as you find a cosy corner and perhaps enjoy a mulled wine. Charles himself was known to be a regular, as was the notorious Hellfire Club. • Get into the festive spirit and follow in Scrooges Footsteps • Real locations featured in the stories • Explore hidden Alleys, Courts, and Taverns • A private tour at your leisure - No rushing or strict schedule!
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Inner Temple
On our journey towards the locations featured in A Christmas Carol we will take in some other Dickens sights. Let's explore the area where Dicken's worked as a junior Clerk. From the mysterious Inns of Court he took inspiration that would later find it's way in to David Copperfield, Great Expectations, and Martin Chuzzlewit.
15 minutesYe Olde Cheshire Cheese
Shall we rest by the fire and warm up with some Mulled Wine?
30 minutesRoyal Exchange Building London
Today you can cross the trading floor, but the bankers are long gone. Now designer shops, and Champagne bars attract the visitors attention.
10 minutesLondon's Original and All-Inspiring Coffee House
The equally unchanged Tavern round the corner, Simpsons is most likely Scrooge's favourite eating spot. Your guide will explain why!
15 minutesGeorge and Vulture
The interior of this fine establishment is unchanged since the time of Dickens.
5 minutesSimpson’s Tavern
Was this Scrooges Dismal Tavern?
5 minutesLeadenhall Market
In recent years this beautiful market has been used in the Harry Potter Films. But Charles Dickens used this location in A Christmas Carol. It was here that Scrooge sent the boy to fetch the largest Turkey on Christmas morning when he awoke as a reformed man.
10 minutesIncluded
- Professional guide
- Private tour
Not Included
- Food and drinks
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- All UK Government Safety guidelines and requirements at the time of travel will be followed during your tour.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.