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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This is an exciting guided tour round some of the Literary sights of the city led by a Cambridge University Literature graduate and London City Guide. We cover many writers from Chaucer to JK Rowling , including Wordsworth, Dickens and Shakespeare.
There are plenty of chances to read aloud and join in during the walk
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Bottled water
Private transportation
Departure Point
Chancery Lane Underground Station, High Holborn, London WC1V 6DR, Verenigd Koninkrijk
On south side of the street
Return Details
Chancery Lane Underground Station, High Holborn, London WC1V 6DR, Verenigd Koninkrijk
On south side of the street
John Wilkes Statue, London, United Kingdom First stop includes: We explore the life of Wilkes, Journalism, The City of London and how Wilkes changed things. We also listen to Jeremy Paxman on this subject. 5 minutes
Dr. Johnson's House, London, United Kingdom We explore the life of Johnson, Boswell and Hodge the cat.
We look at his contribution to the English dictionary and how he helped create a literary society and circle in London. 5 minutes
Blackfriars, Londen EC4V 6BJ, Verenigd Koninkrijk We look at remnants of the 13th century Monastery and where Shakespeare's playhouse was and where Shakespeare lived. We discuss some of the plays and other sites with Shakespeare connections in the City of London. 5 minutes
St. Paul's Cathedral, London, United Kingdom This is really the launch point for a discussion about the many writers in the area - Donne, Milton, More, Keats, Pepys, Dickens, Sissay, JK Rowling, Beckett, More, Fry, TS Eliot and many more......there are lots more fascinating twists and turns and alleys and byways on the walk I hope you can join
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
jacquik356
12 Jun 2025
It was a fascinating walking tour. I learned lots! Our guide, Sam, was very knowledgeable. It was just the right length. I'd definitely recommend it.
travelenjoyment
10 Jun 2025
Sam gave us an excellent tour this afternoon showing us all sorts of unknown corners in the City with fascinating stories to go with it. He is very knowledgeable and took time to answer all our questions. Definitely recommend!
U3642NOmichaell
23 May 2025
Walking with Sam is more than a tour—it’s an invitation to see London with fresh eyes. From the start, he set a tone that was personal, insightful, and completely captivating.
Sam doesn’t recite history. He lives it, and he brings you along for the ride. Whether we were tucked into medieval alleyways or standing beneath the shadow of St. Paul’s, his stories gave each place meaning. He connected past to present with ease, weaving in details that were both intellectually rich and emotionally resonant.
One of the most powerful moments came beside the remnants of the Roman wall. Sam paused, framed the scene, and suddenly you could feel the pulse of Londinium beneath your feet. He has a gift for grounding grand narratives in human experience.
The route itself was thoughtfully paced, full of hidden gems and moments of delight. But it was Sam’s ability to adapt, engage, and genuinely connect with the group that made the experience unforgettable. Every question mattered. Every person felt included.
If you’re looking for a walking tour that leaves you smarter, more curious, and somehow more connected to this incredible city, walk with Sam. It will stay with you long after the last stop.N
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