Charles Dickens Private Walking Tour
Recommended by 100% of travelers
London, England
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See London through the eyes of the great Charles Dickens on this private walking tour. Rather than trying to find Dickensian sights yourself, join a guide who can provide insider details about Dickens’ work and characters for a more enriching experience. Visit places Dickens frequented, see locations that inspired his novels, and more.
- This private tour offers the most personalized and flexible way to travel
- Spot hidden sights and hear insider stories you wouldn't otherwise encounter
- A variety of tour options are available to match your interests
- Perfect for history buffs, readers, and Dickens fans
What's Included
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup
- Private tour
- London Underground Tube ticket
- Entrance to Charles Dickens House Museum
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.9:30 am
Itinerary
1
St George the Martyr
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Marshalsea Prison South Wall
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Red Cross Cottages & Garden
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
London Bridge
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Borough Market
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
7
Old Bailey
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
8
Winchester Palace
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
9
St. Paul's Cathedral
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
10
Temple Church
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
The Old Curiosity Shop
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
12
Fleet Street
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
13
Lincoln's Inn Fields
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese (Pass By)
14
Dr. Johnson's House
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
15
High Holborn
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
16
Bloomsbury
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
17
Charles Dickens Museum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- We have earmarked this tour as especially safe during the Coronavirus outbreak due to generally quiet places that we visit where social distancing is generally not a problem. All of our tours are private so it is just you/your family and your guide. To make it easier and safer for all concerned we would suggest starting this tour a little later than the usual time, perhaps around 10.30-11am which allows us all to miss rush-hour. We are happy to still come to your hotel to meet you but for the moment we would suggest meeting us at the tour starting point. This allows you to arrive by a taxi or uber rather than public transport. Please feel free to wear masks throughout or at times during the tour. Your guide will also have a mask with them.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 20 reviews
Jeffrey_K, Dec 2024
Kevin was a delight to hang with the duration of our tour. His knowledge, even with the small little details, was amazing. He loves what he does and you can feel the passion in his voice. Thank you for an amazing day. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thanks so much for your review. I'm glad that you enjoyed it and explore the old city at Christmas when it feels particularly Dickensian. Kevin says Hi too!
Barrie_C, Sep 2024
Stephen was an incredible guide! His passion and enthusiasm for history made this tour perfect. He took us through parts of London that a regular tourist would never see.
His knowledge of Dickens’ history and approach to literature led us through alleys, to find old prisons and workhouses and even the real places that Dickens used as the basis for Scrooge’s home, Little Dorritt’s church.
We did the long version of the Dickens tour…wear your walking shoes!! But please know that Stephen is happy to accommodate your need for a rest or a meal…or a quick diversion into a market or bakery for a treat!
If you are a Dickens fan or history buff, Stephen Liddell is your man for an interesting trip through London. Look him up, tell him what you want to see and then follow him merrily through the city!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thanks so much for your amazing review Barrie. I'm so glad that you had such a nice time. I really enjoyed it too. You can really get into things when you go down those alleys and visit the places Dickens knew so well. I love taking people where no-one else goes. I don't think we saw another tourist the whole time we were out!
Joyce_C, Oct 2023
I am a Dickens lover. I saw parts of London would never have found on my own. My guide was knowledgeable and interesting. One could tell that he loved sharing his part of London with others.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thanks Joyce, it was great meeting you and taking your on the Charles Dickens tour. I'm glad you enjoyed it and hope everyone is much recovered after Covid.
Roy_B, Sep 2023
This is a must do/see for any Dickens enthusiasts. Our guide was charming, informative, and engaging. It was amazing to see places that were frequented by Dickens that were still open and functioning AND had survived the war bombings. We had a very enjoyable day. Make sure to wear good walking shoes.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thanks so much for your lovely review. I'm so glad you enjoyed our tour. Yes it's amazing some of the places we go to and I also have these moments when I find somewhere new and can't believe that Dickens once stood here or various places inspired Oliver Twist or Great Expectations etc.
Elizabeth_K, May 2023
We loved our Dickens walking tour of London with Kevin. He was so nice and extremely knowledgeable about all the history of the city. He knew many hidden facts and special places in the city and the entire tour was wonderful! Definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
It's so kind of you to leave such a nice review like this. I'm so glad that you enjoyed your tour with Kevin. The Charles Dickens Walking Tour is always one of our own very favourite tours too.
Mary K E, Aug 2018
Stephen did a fantastic job telling us all about Dickens and the world he lived in, plus lots of other interesting facts about London along the way. I highly recommend!
Sheila_H, Oct 2017
I booked this tour for my daughter, a huge Dickens fan. What a delight it was! Our guide was Stephen and he was great. Very knowledgeable and funny. He took us places few tourists will see. Down back alleyways, entering into a hidden garden. A hidden cemetery. We lucked out and had a private tour - just my daughter and me and Stephen and Richard who was shadowing him. They both took time to take our pictures and slowed down for me numerous times. While the tour seems long, at three hours, it actually went by pretty quick. The tour ends at the Charles Dickens House, which was perfect. You really don't want to miss this tour. One of the highlights of our London visit.
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