Charles Dickens Old London - Very Small Group Tour

London, England

2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Follow in the footsteps of Charles Dickens on this intimate small group walking tour. Visit locations that inspired his works, including hidden alleys, courts, taverns, and historic London landmarks like Fleet Street and St. Paul's Cathedral. Enjoy free entry to the Charles Dickens Museum—all with one simple booking. The itinerary covers bucket-list sites with a guide sharing facts about the famous author you'd easily miss otherwise.

Explore hidden alleys, courts, and historic taverns in London
Visit iconic literary sites including Fleet Street and St. Paul's Cathedral
Enjoy plenty of your guide's attention in a group capped at 10
Service animals are more than welcome

What's Included

Professional guide

Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Temple Station, Temple Pl, Temple, London WC2R 2PH, UK
Outside by the base of the the steps

End point

Monument to the Great Fire of London
Fish St Hill, London EC3R 8AH, UK

Operating hours
.10:00 am

Itinerary

Fleet Street

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Inner Temple

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Paul's Cathedral (Pass By)

The Guild Church of ST Mary Aldermary

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Exchange Building London

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Leadenhall Market

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

London's Original and All-Inspiring Coffee House

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Brabant Court

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0

based on 8 reviews

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Excellent Walking Tour for History Buffs and Dickens Fans

Suzanne_L, Apr 2026

This was an informative and interesting tour that covered almost 3 hours and the life of Dickens. I was actually the only one in the tour so was able to ask questions. Richard is an interesting and knowledgeable guide, both about Dickens’ life and great works as well as the history of the City of London where most of the tour took place. Richard also pointed out locations where scenes from famous films such as Bridget Jones’ Diary, Harry Potter, and Da Vinci Code were shot. I highly recommend this tour to see areas of the City of London that are off the beaten path and to learn more about Dickens’ life.

Dickens Live in London!

Julia_A, Feb 2026

Whether you are a reader or not, this walking tour will introduce you to Dickens and his characters living in Victorian London. Richard is a phenomenal guide brimming with history, steaped in Dickens and grounded in modern day Britain. Lots of iconic pictures and inspiration, to read Dickens as a social advocate and keen observer. Meeting place is very easy to find and the tour ends near Leaderhall which has many great eating establishments. Thank you for this memorable morning.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

What a wonderful review! Thank you so much Julia. It was a pleasure to meet you and show you around the oldest parts of London. I enjoyed having such an interesting, and interested guest. Hope to see you on one of my other tours! Thanks again. Richard.

Unforgettable, fantastic tour!

Julia_M, Sep 2025

What started as an accidental booking for a private (vs group) tour for my daughter and me turned into a once in a lifetime tour of not just Dickens’s London but when we expressed an interest, Richard enthusiastically added Sherlock Holmes, Benjamin Franklin, and even Shakespeare among other literary writers, characters, and famous people and places. Highly highly recommend! So many places we never would have even noticed! My only regret is that we didn’t book it earlier in our trip to London to add context to the rest of our visit - unforgettable!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

This is such a wonderful review! Thank you. I really appreciate you taking the time to leave your comments. I hope to see you again for another tour! It was a pleasure to meet you both.

Fantastic experience....

Michael_W, Jul 2025

Fantastic experience. Richard is very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend to anyone (even non-literary enthusiasts).

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much! I am thrilled you enjoyed the tour, it was a pleasure to meet you. I hope we meet again for one of my other London tours!

A Christmas Carol is one...

Amy_K, Mar 2025

A Christmas Carol is one of favorites stories, and we re-read it every December. Thanks to Richard, we were able to see the word of Charles Dickens that inspired this classic!

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you so much Amy! Great review, and I am so happy you enjoyed the tour. I hope to see you again for one of my other London Tours.

Charles Dickens Christmas Walk

Jeanette_R, Dec 2024

Absolutely wonderful time with Richard who provided vivid storytelling of the places Charles Dickens spent time as a boy and man as he developed his life and stories.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you so much for this great review! I am so happy you enjoyed the tour, it was a pleasure to meet you, and I hope it got you in the Christmas mood! Have a great holiday season!

Great Fun

Denise_B, Mar 2022

Richard was fun, engaging, knowledgeable and flexible. We enjoyed his company immensely. Very happy with our experience!

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Thank you so much for this great review. It was so nice to meet you, and I am so glad you enjoyed the tour. I hope we get to meet again on a future trip!