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.
We meet AT 7PM outside Barbican underground station’s only exit on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays ONLY. Barbican is on the Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City lines.
It’s really important that you aim to come at 6.45PM. HUNDREDS have missed this tour by aiming to come just on time, then getting caught in London’s constant underground train delays and arriving 5 minutes after 7pm to find Declan had to go with the people who were on time. .
• Straightaway, setting the tone for the tour, Declan takes you to the killing fields of Smithfield to learn its bloody history of both animal and human excution. Vegetarians and fans of Queen Mary hate this place!
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• Next the memorial to a Scottish giant savagely butchered by the English.
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• Grave-robbing..
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• Starting to get into some imagination exercises now, and questions for the audience - this tour is interactive.
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• The last man to hang and the luck of the Irish (Not!).
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• The Old Bailey Central Criminal Court (site of Newgate Prison), and two modern serial killers.
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• ‘Jack the Lad’ and the world’s greatest escape from a prison..
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• A vote on the scariest fim you have seen, and the top ten votes in the last 19 years. The cult film in the top ten which is least famous. My recommendation of a very little-known horror film classic, and the very famous person who agrees with me.
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• Onto the second, increasingly darker, half.
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• Teaching the ‘Circle of Consciousness’ technique. The first little psychic exercise and some mind games.
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• What Mr. Creepy had in his window display. Two utterly terrifying statistics about serial killers. The one thing you must never do in your life.
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• The story of a practically unknown ice-cold, transatlatlantic serial killer. The incredibly cinematic story of his life, murders and death. A final question - can you get it right, like the three 12 year old boys over the years? Budding film makers pay attention - there is NO film about this guy.
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• Jack the Ripper. Jack The Ripper. JACK THE RIPPER!!!
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• One of the sketchiest, creepiest places you will ever encounter - we perform a psychic experiment there. The mayhem that took place here. Meat is murder.
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• A uiquely bizarre, twisted website and the man behind it. His three-part theory. What you failed to notice on the tour but he did.
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• Momentary respite from horror with a piece of rock music history.
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• Three very special people and where they are housed.
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• A real-life magician who vanquished witchcraft at this site.
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• The serial killers for one final time. Killing for company.
Points of Interest
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Church of St. Bartholomew the Great
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Holy Sepulchre London
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Old Bailey
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Red Lion Court
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Hare Place
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St. Dunstan In The West
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Royal Courts of Justice
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Portugal Street
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Princess Louise
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Live entertainment
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Gratuities
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
