• St George the Martyr - Explore locations associated with Little Dorrit and visit the site where the Dickens family was imprisoned.
• The Marshalsea Prison - Discover the location of the former debtors’ prison that greatly influenced young Charles Dickens.
• Red Cross Cottages & Garden - These stunning and often overlooked gardens were established by a contemporary of Charles Dickens, an equally renowned social reformer, in one of London’s most notorious streets, near Dickens’ childhood home.
• London Bridge - Stand on Nancy’s Steps, the site where poor Nancy met her tragic end.
• Borough Market - Explore the areas of poverty that inspired Dickens’ writings. Discover the locations where pickpockets operated in “Oliver Twist” and more.
• Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre - Pass by this iconic theatre and learn about its history and the surrounding areas.
• Old Bailey - The oldest court in the western world, located next to the infamous old Newgate Prison, a site of public executions in Victorian times, both in reality and fiction.
• Winchester Palace - Learn about the Winchester Geese and the lives of the impoverished and forgotten as we trace Dickens’ path to work.
• St. Paul’s Cathedral - Discover the unintended impact St. Paul’s had on Charles Dickens’ life.
• Temple Church - View the exterior of this renowned church and visit the legal districts where characters like Pip are featured. Please note that access to this area may be restricted to the public on weekends.
• The Old Curiosity Shop - Visit the exterior of the actual Old Curiosity Shop, possibly the oldest shop in London, adjacent to what was once a place of severe poverty.
• Fleet Street - The world’s most famous newspaper street, which played a significant role in Charles Dickens’ life, with its alleys and taverns featured in his literature.
• Lincoln’s Inn Fields - Rich in Dickensian history, particularly related to “Bleak House,” and home to Charles Dickens’ biographer.
• Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese - Visit some of the pubs where Dickens himself drank and where characters from his novels visited.
• Dr. Johnson’s House - Explore other literary sites, including the exterior of the home of the man who authored the Dictionary.
• High Holborn - Visit the alleyway where poor Krook spontaneously combusted in front of his shop.
• Bloomsbury - Pass through parts of Bloomsbury, see where Charles Dickens lived after achieving success, and enjoy the elegant streets of this literary hub.
• Charles Dickens Museum - Conclude the tour at the entrance of the Charles Dickens Museum, his impeccably preserved home, where you can explore and perhaps enjoy a well-deserved cup of tea in the charming restaurant at the back.

• Local guide
• Private tour
• Professional guide
• Hotel pickup

• London Underground Tube ticket
• Entrance to Charles Dickens House Museum

This pedestrian journey will lead us to the sites that not only ignited the creative spark in Charles Dickens the author, but also those actual locales that molded Dickens the individual. Each author draws inspiration from the individuals they encounter and the places they frequent, and Charles Dickens was identical in this respect. His works attained such fame because of his immense pleasure in strolling through the lanes of London and absorbing the intricate details of daily life.

• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• We have earmarked this tour as especially safe during the Coronavirus outbreak due to generally quiet places that we visit where social distancing is generally not a problem. All of our tours are private so it is just you/your family and your guide.  To make it easier and safer for all concerned we would suggest starting this tour a little later than the usual time, perhaps around 10.30-11am which allows us all to miss rush-hour. We are happy to still come to your hotel to meet you but for the moment we would suggest meeting us at the tour starting point.  This allows you to arrive by a taxi or uber rather than public transport. Please feel free to wear masks throughout or at times during the tour.  Your guide will also have a mask with them.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.