London Bloody History Walking Tour 2 hr

Walk through London's darker past on a two-hour journey around Smithfield, where stories of medieval knights, body snatchers, Charles Dickens, and an eighteenth-century ghost bring the city’s history to life. This London Bloody History Walking Tour explores an area long associated with animal and human slaughter, and reveals how the city dealt with tens of thousands of Black Death victims in the fourteenth century.

Hear about medieval execution methods and the notorious slum that Dickens used as the setting for Oliver Twist. Along the way, learn the story of William Wallace, known as Braveheart, and meet characters from a thousand years of London history. The route covers about two miles, beginning outside Barbican Station and finishing near Farringdon Station. With no more than 15 attendees, the group stays small enough to enjoy the stories as you explore.

Arrive five minutes early, then set out on foot to uncover the grim tales hidden in Smithfield’s streets. Book your London Bloody History Walking Tour for a vivid look at the city’s past.