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London Charles Dickens Literature Walking Tour

TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10

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2 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • London, United Kingdom
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Trace Dickens’ London on a self-guided audio walk, with stories from his descendant Lucinda Hawksley and the freedom to explore at your own pace.

About this tour

Follow Charles Dickens through the London streets that shaped his life and stories. This self-guided walking tour reveals places where he lived and worked, along with locations connected to Oliver Twist and Little Dorrit. Hear the city described as Dickens’ “magic lantern” as biographer and Londoner Lucinda Hawksley, his great-great-great-granddaughter, shares the stories behind the landmarks.

Begin at Chancery Lane Station, where the VoiceMap app guides you with turn-by-turn directions and GPS-triggered audio. Download the audio, maps, and geodata for offline use, then explore at your own pace. The route takes about an hour, but you can pause, restart, or linger at any stop. Your booking also provides lifetime access, including the option to take a virtual tour from home.

Install the app and enter the code on your confirmation ticket before you arrive. Put on your headphones and discover the London behind Dickens’ enduring tales on this London Charles Dickens Literature Walking Tour.

Highlights

  • Trace the London streets where Charles Dickens lived and worked
  • Visit places linked to Oliver Twist and Little Dorrit
  • Hear stories from Dickens biographer and descendant Lucinda Hawksley
  • Explore at your own pace with GPS-guided audio
  • Replay the tour or take the virtual tour from home

What's included

Included

  • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Self-guided GPS tour with directions to the starting point
  • Lifetime access to the tour

Not included

  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink
  • Personal expenses, including admission fees not covered during the tour

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Important information

  • Start at Chancery Lane Station, High Holborn, Holborn, London
  • Install the VoiceMap app and enter the code on your confirmation ticket before arrival
  • Start, pause, or restart the tour at any time and explore at your own pace
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour start?

The tour starts at Chancery Lane Station, High Holborn, Holborn, London.

How do I start the audio tour?

Install the VoiceMap app and enter the code on your confirmation ticket. The app provides directions and starts GPS-triggered audio when you reach the starting point.

Can I pause or restart the tour?

Yes. Start, pause, or restart the self-guided tour whenever you like and explore at your own pace.

Does the tour work offline?

Yes. Audio, maps, and geodata are available offline through the VoiceMap app.

How long does the tour take?

The tour takes about an hour, though you can linger at stops along the way.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.00 from 2 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in London
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  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.9.

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