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London Witches and History Walking Tour
TourTruth score 7.7 out of 10
GoodTop 19% in London
134 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- London, United Kingdom
- Updated November 2, 2026
Hear true tales of accused witches on a character-led London walk past Southwark landmarks and possible Harry Potter filming locations.
About this tour
Step into London’s witchy past on a character-led walk through Southwark and Bankside, where true stories of accused witches unfold beside some of the city’s best-known landmarks. A professional guide brings the history to life with tales of herbalist Nicholas Culpepper, Margery Jourdemayne, and the people caught up in accusations and injustice.
As you follow the River Thames, see Southwark Cathedral, the Golden Hinde, Shakespeare’s Globe, and Millennium Bridge. The route also passes places connected to London’s wider history, with the chance to spot Harry Potter filming locations along the way. Attractions are viewed from outside, so admission is not included. The walk combines vivid storytelling with a closer look at a historic riverside neighborhood and the lessons held in its past.
Join this London Witches and History Walking Tour to hear the city’s darker chronicles while exploring Southwark and Bankside on foot. Meet your guide at Southwark Viewpoint in Minerva Square, arriving 5–10 minutes early.
Highlights
- Hear true stories of accused London witches and the injustices they faced
- Explore Southwark and Bankside with an immersive character guide
- See landmarks including Southwark Cathedral, the Globe Theatre, and Millennium Bridge
- Spot possible Harry Potter filming locations along the route
What's included
Included
- Guided walking tour along the Southwark and Bankside banks of the River Thames
- Professional character guide
Not included
- Admissions to attractions; the tour visits them from outside
Ratings on each provider
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4.87 / 5 · 134 reviews
Important information
- Meet at Southwark Viewpoint, Minerva Square
- Arrive 5–10 minutes early to check in
- No refunds are available for no-shows
- Wheelchair accessible, with all areas and surfaces accessible
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals are allowed
- Nearby public transportation is available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.87 from 134 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
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- 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 7.7. Top 19% in London means it ranks in the top 19% of tours in London by this score.
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