The Ghosts of the secret alleyways of old London town
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The Ghosts of the secret alleyways of old London town

2h30
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Church of St. Botolph without Bishopsgate, London, England

Looking for Henry Ireton, the Parliamentarian in the Civil War who having been beheaded is still seen looking for his head centuries later.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Turkish Bath Hamam, London, England

We'll pass by this wonderful Victorian Turkish Bath House.

Stop At: Bank of England

We will learn about the Lady in Black who even today approaches strangers to ask if they have seen her brother.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: St Peter-upon-Cornhill church

Learn about the feud between the vicar and his meddlesome neighbour.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Simpsons Tavern

See the spot where two Victorian men were accidentally killed and where their ghosts are still by late night revellers.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The George & Vulture

Hopefully we won't come face to face with the Poltergeist who caused havoc at this pub after hours.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: St. Stephen Walbrook, London, England

Watch out for She-Wolf Isabella or she will have your heart.... literally!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The london stone, London, England

We will pass by the mystical London Stone, the very foundation of the great city,

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: St. Michael Paternoster Royal Church, London, England

Learn about the most famous Mayor in the history of London... well until Boris perhaps.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: St James Garlickhythe, London, England

This is the home of one of the friendlier ghosts, poor little Jimmy Garlic who died back in 1765 and despite his remains being blown to bits in The Blitz, is known to befriend visiting children to the church.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Williamson's Tavern

In the atmospheric old alleyway outside this pub was the scene of an attack on police by an invisible force!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: St. Mary-le-Bow, London, England

Bow Bells is one of the most famous churches in London and with a suitably long and at times horrific history.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: YHA London St Pauls Hostel

Outside this old building we will learn about the man who put an end to the Thuggees in India and the terrible revenge that was inflicted on his family.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: St Andrew by the Wardrobe

In the alleys around this old church we'll hear about a particularly distraught ghost. Incidentally, can you guess what item of household furniture takes its name from here? It's not an armchair!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: The Cockpit

The Cockpit pub is home to a female ghost with money problems and a husband with terrible anger management issues.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: St Ann Blackfriars Ireland Yard

Alas, all that remains of this church that was destroyed both in The Great Fire of London and The Blitz is the old churchyard which is now a small public garden. You might not want to chillax here for too long though!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: The Blackfriar

The tour ends outside the Blackfriar Pub, a good place to grab a drink or have a meal before hopping on the Underground (right opposite).

Duration: 20 minutes

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Included
  • Private Guided Tour
Not included
  • London Underground ticket to and from your hotel.
  • Entry/Admission - Bank of England
  • Entry/Admission - YHA London St Pauls Hostel
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
70%
Original
55%
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