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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Looking for an interesting and interactive way to learn about Britain's forgotten history of the Black Tudors?
Look no further! This riverside walking tour will take you through Southwark, across London Bridge and the north bank of the River Thames, where you will learn about Tudor history and architecture and how alliances, wars and conquests shaped the lives of four Black Tudors.
The walking tour is suitable for adults, teenagers and parents/guardians with children aged 7+, but all ages are welcome!
We will also provide children with activity packs and pens/pencils to complete. There are prizes for the Tudor sleuths too.
* Please note that this tour is not step-free.
Interactive packs for use during tour
English speaking guide
Shared walking tour 1 hr
Gratuities
Departure Point
Winchester Palace, Pickfords Wharf, London SE1 9DN, UK
We meet outside Winchester Palace. Your guide will be holding a Mysterious Black Tudors Walking Tour placard.
Return Details
London EC3N 4AB, UK
The tours end on the north bank of the River Thames, near Tower Bridge.
Winchester Palace, London, United Kingdom Our guide will show you the remains of Winchester Palace and explain its relevance to Tudor history. 15 minutes
Golden Hinde, London, United Kingdom Our guide will explain the history of the Golden Hinde and talk about a black Tudor. We will not enter the attraction. 15 minutes
Southwark Cathedral, London, United Kingdom Our guide will explain the history of Southwark Cathedral and talk about a black Tudor. 10 minutes
London Bridge, London, United Kingdom Our guide will take you over London Bridge and describe the bridge during Tudor times. 15 minutes
Thames River, London, United Kingdom Our guide will take you along the North Bank of the River Thames and talk about the history of the Thames during Tudor times and the lives of two black Tudors.
We also take a group photo. 20 minutes
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This activity is not allowed from 0 - 4 years old.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
137karenf
22 Aug 2023
Engaging delivery by our host. It was fascinating to learn about the people who do not appear in school history books.
Ann L
20 Aug 2023
A thought provoking interesting talk with accompanying walk taken at a very comfortable pace. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.
926faithp
19 Aug 2023
The tour guide gave a great talk on the tudors and the history of black people of that period
She was knowledgeable and made the experience fun and interesting
This tour in
London
is organized by
The Mysterious Black Tudor Walking Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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