Discover how Dickens and other social campaigners fought to improve conditions for London’s most vulnerable, and hear stories of prisons, ancient markets, hospitals, workhouses and more on this fascinating tour that uncovers some of the most historic and notorious areas of the city. The tour ends with an unguided visit to the Foundling Museum.
This tour will last approximately 2 hours and will require both walking and standing. Unless severe weather is forecast, the tour will be going ahead so please bring an umbrella/waterproof jacket. The ticket includes the tour, free entry into the Foundling Museum, and a 10% discount on all food and drink at The Lamb, Lamb’s Conduit Street.
Itinerary:
11am: Meet at The Queen Anne statue outside St Paul’s Cathedral
1pm: End at The Foundling Museum
About your guide:
Ben Nolan is a three-time award-winning London Blue Badge Guide and a City of London Guide. A natural storyteller and historian, he leads tours all over the city, at all the major sites and venues, but also enjoys taking people around the less well-known areas. He also leads literary tours around Bloomsbury and Clerkenwell.
Read reviews from past tours here.