Walking Tours - Key Sights of City of London

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Explore the literary sights of the City of London on a customizable walking tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Discover the works of famous writers from Chaucer to JK Rowling and immerse yourself in the rich literary history of the city.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

John Wilkes Statue - First stop includes: We explore the life of Wilkes, Journalism, The City of London and how Wilkes changed things. We also listen to Jeremy Paxman on this subject.
Dr. Johnson’s House - We explore the life of Johnson, Boswell and Hodge the cat.
We look at his contribution to the English dictionary and how he helped create a literary society and circle in London.
Blackfriars - We look at remnants of the 13th century Monastery and where Shakespeare’s playhouse was and where Shakespeare lived. We discuss some of the plays and other sites with Shakespeare connections in the City of London.
St. Paul’s Cathedral - This is really the launch point for a discussion about the many writers in the area - Donne, Milton, More, Keats, Pepys, Dickens, Sissay, JK Rowling, Beckett, More, Fry, TS Eliot and many more……there are lots more fascinating twists and turns and alleys and byways on the walk I hope you can join

What's Included

Expert local guide
Historic insights and intriguing stories
Picturesque landscapes and photo opportunities
Visit to iconic landmarks including the Eiffel Tower
Authentic local cuisine tasting
Comfortable transportation with air conditioning
Small group experience for a more personal tour
Interactive and engaging activities
All entrance fees included
Exclusive access to certain areas not open to the general public

What's Not Included

Bottled water
Private transportation

Additional Information

Join us on an exhilarating guided journey through the city’s notable literary sites, conducted by a Literature graduate from Cambridge University who is also a London City Guide. We’re going to explore the legacies of numerous authors from Chaucer to J.K Rowling, alongside Wordsworth, Dickens, and Shakespeare. There will be ample opportunities to recite excerpts and participate during this literary walk.

Location

Chancery Lane Underground Station

High Holborn

On south side of the street

Cancellation Policy

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

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Thursosept

Sep 17, 2024

Brilliant! - As our guide, Sam was very personable and his knowledge around the City was incredible! The pace of the walk was just right! I would definitely book another walk with Sam. Particularly impressive was that Sam emailed the day before so that participants could contact him beforehand- you don’t often get this quality of communication.