London Dark History Walking Tour

After dark, London’s ancient streets reveal a history shaped by fire, plague, rebellion, and stories of restless spirits. On this 105-minute London Dark History Walking Tour, follow the City’s past from Roman Londinium to the Great Fire and discover the darker chapters woven into the Square Mile.

Walk through Smithfield, where martyrs were burned and rebels met their end, and hear about the plague pits beneath the pavements and the death carts that once rolled through the streets. See the doors of Newgate Prison and learn about the bell that tolled for the condemned. The route also visits the place where the Great Fire began, with tales of the events and people who endured it. Along the way, your guide shares stories of ghostly figures said to haunt banks, churchyards, and alleyways.

Meet at the entrance to Charterhouse Square, where your guide will be waiting with a tall flag. The walk is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels. Join the London Dark History Walking Tour for an atmospheric look at the stories that still linger in the City’s oldest streets.