London Witches and History Walking Tour
Description
Experience London’s wicked history and see famous sights on this spellbindingly unique walking tour, led by a bewitching guide! Join your characterful witch guide to hear the true tales of accused London witches across the ages and the great injustices that befell them. Nicholas Culpepper; "people’s herbalist" or bad boy herb doctor? Did Margery Jourdemayne deserve her terrible fate? And who was the last "real" witch”? Witness fascinating pieces of London history along the way too; secrets of Southwark Cathedral, The Golden Hinde, The Globe Theatre, Millennium Bridge and so very much more await on this character led walking tour. In an experience that brings together true stories, history, and a wisdom that we can learn from our terrible ways of the past, you are sure to fall in love with this historic part of the city and be enthralled by London’s witchy chronicles. You may even see some famous filming locations from Harry Potter along the way!
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Itinerary
Meet your Witch-Guide on the banks of the Thames in this lesser-known quiet space behind Southwark Catherdral. Meet your coven, discover the theme of your adventure and hear your first Witch related story.
Pass by the iconic Borough Market and soak in the atmosphere as you continue your expedition of the spooky and strange.
Marvel and the grandeur of this famous ship and hear more tales of the unexpected with this dramatic backdrop.
Onwards over the cobbles, these palace ruins take you by surprise. The perfect backdrop for more stories from the past.
Head down the infamous and once dreaded Clink Street past the Old Prison. Learn of the witches who may have spent time behind bars in the City of London.
This reconstruction will take your breath away, as you soak up the atmosphere and discover more about the witch that inspired a play and other fascinating facts.
Take in some of the best views of London as you traverse the Thames. You may recognise some filming locations from Harry Potter as you head towards the stunning St Paul's Catherdral.
We wind up in the shadows of this epic structure, reflect on the incredible journey of discovery and what you have learned before heading off the explore the area on your own, or onwards to your next adventure.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Admissions to several places are not included because we are only visiting them from outside
Reviews(125)
super informative and historical tour that included a lot of witch history from londons past. we didn’t actually go too far, but we heard interesting stories at each location we stopped at. felix was super funny, entertaining, and knowledgeable! would definitely recommend especially for anyone who likes history, witches, and comedy combined
Thank you so much for your fabulous review! We’re so delighted you enjoyed the London Witches Tour and that Felix's storytelling, knowledge and humour brought the witches of London to life. Thanks for recommending us - we’d love to welcome you back on one of our tours soon!
Took this tour for my mum’s birthday and we loved it! Would totally recommend for a different take on history!
Super informative and light hearted, even while learning about some pretty gruesome stuff ! Our guide made a lot of jokes and had a good attitude
My friend and I had a lovely time on the tour! We loved hearing about the darker side of London's history (stories of witchcraft and the witch hunts). Our guide, Felix Fletcher, was an absolutely amazing and funny witch! We totally recommend the tour. 😊
Excellent, enjoyable, informative. I would highly recommend that you take part in this tour! My sister and I had the joy of listening to an evening of the history of London witches with our tour guide. Regretfully, we didn’t pick up his name but he was engaging, fun and knowledgeable. It was a busy Saturday evening in the London sun and we were engrossed in London’s history. Book on this, you won’t be disappointed!
This tour was a truly unique and memorable way to experience London’s history. Veronica our guide was outstanding — fully in character as a witch and incredibly passionate throughout. She didn’t just tell stories, she brought them to life with energy, drama, and authenticity. If you’re looking for something beyond a standard walking tour, this is a fantastic choice. Veronica’s performance alone makes it worth it — captivating from start to finish.
I took a tour with Btrix last summer and it was great. It was a group tour, but I ended up on my own. She took the time to explain everything to me, it was really interesting. I highly recommend it. Thank you.
The guide Veronica was very friendly and we learnt tons of cool facts! We explored what type of Witches we might be too. A mystical way to learn London history in a wonderful setting on the Thames.
This was a brilliant tour and our host, Veronica, was absolutely excellent. I was in London on a solo trip and took myself on this tour and am so glad I did. Not only was it interesting but Veronica was engaging, knowledgeable, passionate and fun. I'll be recommending this tour to people!
Really fun experience. Learned lots about the history of London as well about the stories of those who were accused of witchcraft
