TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10
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London Charles Dickens Walking Tour 2 hr 30 min
TourTruth score 6.5 out of 10
Average
15 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- London, United Kingdom
- 2 hrs 30 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Follow Charles Dickens through Victorian London, exploring places he knew and loved and sites that inspired his enduring stories.
About this tour
Step into the Victorian London that Charles Dickens knew and follow the footsteps of one of literature’s most celebrated writers. This London Charles Dickens Walking Tour brings the city’s stories to life as you explore places Dickens knew and loved, with a professional guide sharing how the streets and sites around you shaped his world.
Over 150 minutes, discover locations connected to Dickens and learn about the places that inspired his memorable stories. The walk offers a vivid way to see London through the writer’s eyes, linking the city’s streets with the characters and tales that made his work endure. Meet your guide outside Charing Cross railway station, in front of Boots beside The Clermont Hotel Charing Cross, and arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. The tour runs in all weather, so wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
Choose this London Charles Dickens Walking Tour to connect the city’s literary past with the places you can still explore today.
Highlights
- Follow in the footsteps of Charles Dickens through Victorian London
- Explore places Dickens knew and loved
- Learn about locations that inspired his stories
What's included
Included
- Professional guide
Not included
- Gratuities
Ratings on each provider
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4.47 / 5 · 15 reviews
Important information
- Arrive at least 15 minutes early; the tour leaves promptly
- Meet outside Charing Cross railway station, in front of Boots beside The Clermont Hotel Charing Cross, Strand, London WC2N 5HX
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
- Service animals are allowed
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- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The tour runs rain or shine; wear comfortable, weather-appropriate walking shoes and clothing
- Public transportation is available nearby
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.47 from 15 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 6.5.
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