Serial Killers Guide: Explore London's Dark Past and World Crime Psychology with Declan
4.9
531 Ratings
Greater London
Discover London's dark past and delve into the twisted minds of serial killers with expert guide Declan. Join the immersive tour and receive a signed copy of the best-selling 'Bloody London' book.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Church of St. Bartholomew the Great - The sad story of an uncaught serial killer who first murdered a 6 year-old girl, then 7 years later murdered a 7-year-old girl inside Barbican Station! Your Guide, Declan, discusses the similarities between the cases and profiles the Killer.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
  • Live entertainment
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Your guide, Declan, is not just knowledgeable about London and British serial killers, but international ones as well. His expertise extends beyond Jack the Ripper to understanding the behaviour and psychology of serial killers on a global scale.

To date, the tour has garnered 472 5-star reviews on Viator/TripAdvisor and holds an ‘Excellent’ rating by Viator. Furthermore, it has been recognised as a ‘Traveller’s Choice’ on TripAdvisor and is renowned for being an engaging and unforgettable experience.

This tour is certified 12+, indicating that it is suitable only for individuals who are 12 years old and above due to the thrilling and unsettling tales that it encompasses. After attending the tour, you will gain a wealth of knowledge - albeit, a newfound caution…

Opting for the ‘Tour plus Book’ package grants you a personally autographed edition of Declan McHugh’s top-selling ‘Bloody London’, a riveting compilation of nearly 200 pages delving into the sinister elements of London’s history.

It is worth noting that the content of the book diverges greatly from that of the tour, with each offering unique insights. So far, the book has a sales record of 8,500 copies and has garnered superb reviews on Amazon.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A maximum of 20 people per booking
  • Operates in all weather condition so dress appropriately
  • MINIMUM age is 12 years. This is strictly enforced.
  • Children are 12-14 years old. Adults are 15+.
  • You MUST add 20 minutes extra travelling time, due to constant Underground train delays
  • I would seriously consider choosing a different Tour if you have mobility/significant health issues. It’s a fairly brisk pace – it has to be to cover 10 serial killers in two hours - and we cover 2 miles (3.2 km). And in Summer it can be hot all through the two hours. Truthfully (and quite apart from the subject matter), this Tour will not be suitable for everyone because of the distance and the reasonably fast pace. This Tour is also not recommended for people in their 70s because, as I said, it’s quite fast-paced and we cover about 2 miles =3.2 kms.
  • Don’t attend if you are feeling unwell and have a temperature with a new persistent cough
Location
Barbican
Aldersgate Street
I meet you directly opposite the ONLY exit at Barbican underground station, just 6 metres (20 feet) away from the only exit. Look for the black and red sign, saying 'The Blood and Tears Walk', on my rucksack on the ground.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Laurav5641
May 31, 2024
Bloody London Indeed! - Declan is really knowledgable about serial killers I didn’t even know existed! He involves you in the stories and invites you to think like a detective. A really fun evening with a tour guide who knows the ins and outs of this topic more than anyone else.
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Sean_p
May 30, 2024
Great Guide and Great Stories - Tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about not just the subjects, but also some history of locations that I didn't learn on other tours. I would definitely recommend this for anyone wanting to know more dark history than just Jack The Ripper (who is also covered in this tour).
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Kerryb707
May 30, 2024
Thanks Declan! - My family & I had a fantastic time on the tour. Declan was so enthusiastic & intersting. He got everyone involved. We had fun answering questionsons with no pressure. Amazing knowledge. Would definitely recommend.
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Cheryl_j
May 30, 2024
Engaging and informative - Excellent Tour! It was very engaging and informative. We got to see lots of different locations, which helped to enhance the stories. Would definitely recommend!
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Jeff
May 8, 2024
Highly recommended! - This is a must if you are interrested in true crime or in London history in general. Declan is very passionate and funny when he guides you through Londons bloody history!
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Robiny416
May 1, 2024
Serial killers can be fun! - Fun couple of hours, a lot of interesting facts and anecdotes about some very bad people 😅 Declan was engaging and knowledgeable - really nice way to learn about some corners of London 👻
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764jadec
Apr 27, 2024
Highly recommend - A group of us went last night and we all had a really good time! Declan really knows his stuff and is very entertaining! The whole walk was just over 2 hours but it went by so fast, would definitely recommend!
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L9377polauram
Apr 12, 2024
A fun and factual serial killer tour - My son and I both enjoyed the Blood and Tears walk hosted by Declan. He gave an interesting tour of parts of London we have never ventured to. Very factual, we would recommend to anyone interested in this topic.
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Angieh256
Apr 7, 2024
Good Time! - Very informative and interesting information. We appreciated all the research that went into finding out the locations in this tour. It was fun!
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Abbie_s
Apr 6, 2024
5/5 experience - Our tour Guild Declan as amazing. He knew how to keep the crowd engaged and entertained. He was very knowledgeable about the facts on the killers and answered all our questions if we had any. He was very approachable, and make the tour feel like only 2 minutes long. I would highly recommend him for walking tours around London. 5/5 experience .
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