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The Life and Literature of Charles Dickens: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

See where Charles Dickens lived, worked and found so much inspiration on this self-guided walking tour of London. • Find out why the author called London his “magic lantern”, and visit locations connected to both his daily life and novels like Oliver Twist and Little Dorrit • Hear from producer Lucinda Hawksley, a biographer and Londoner who is also Dickens’ great great great granddaughter • Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under "Before You Go". Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
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From $5.55
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London: Chinatown & Soho Walking Tour with Spoken Word Poetry

Experience the poetic side of London. Discover iconic locations including Covent Garden, Chinatown and Soho following our tour guide on your phone. Listen to immersive poems at special locations written and performed by the renowned spoken word artist, Luke Jaime (Skywalker). Start at Leicester Square tube station and walk along Charring Cross Road. Check out rare books and shop everything Harry Potter in the stores before heading into Chinatown along Bubbletea alley. Stop for lunch in a Chinese restaurant or grab a snack in a traditional bakery. Continue past Leicester Square to the Eros statue in Picadilly Circus. Discover West End theatres along Shaftesbury Avenue and make your way into Soho. Explore Soho's trendy streets with record stores and Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club while you sit down with a coffee at Cafe Boheme or the famous Bar Italia. Enjoy the Walking with Poets "Intro" and "Outro" poems and listen to spoken word poetry in Chinatown, Picadilly Circus and Soho.
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See Details → Duration :1 to 6 hours
From $17.84
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Blake, Defoe & Street Poetry Workshop

Designed and delivered by an award-winning novelist with a PhD in Creative Writing, these tours use London's rich literary history as a prompt for a series of writing exercises, designed to suit all levels of expertise, from novice to novelist. The tour combines literary history and anecdotes of the city with readings from major English writers, but it is not a passive experience: you will respond to the environment in creative ways, in an atmosphere of kindness and inclusivity. These intimate and unique workshop seek to inspire and invigorate.
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From $76.45
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Mysterious World of Harry Potter Private Walking Tour in London

A walking tour of the world of Harry Potter will reveal many secrets about the capital of Great Britain, its must-seen landmarks, and hidden gems. Explore London's filming sites like St Paul's Cathedral and Trafalgar Square during this interesting journey and hear fun facts as you go. For those who are not fans of the famous saga, it will be no less interesting to see London in an unusual guise. Welcome to the world of secrets!
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See Details → Duration :2 hours 30 minutes
From $89
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Bad boys of Britain (Private tour)

• Learn which king had six wives • Hear Stories about a 19th-century fashionista who gambled all his money • Discover why George IV asked for brandy on his wedding night • Hear for what Oskar Wilde was imprisoned • Discover what is similar between Mick Jagger and Charles II? (illegitimate children) • How many mistresses had Charles II?
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See Details → Duration :2 hours
From $196.23
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Harry Potter Famous Locations Walking Tour for Kids in London

Guided by a Harry Potter enthusiast and highly experienced leader of tours with children, you will get the chance to relive some unforgettable moments from one of the most successful series of books and films ever while visiting a selection of famous locations in one of the most iconic cities in the world. Leicester Square, Trafalgar Square, the Millennium Bridge all await you on this fantastic tour, perfect for Harry Potter fans young and old.
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See Details → Duration :3 hours
From $225.12
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Private Walking Tour: Harry Potter, Southwark to the City

You've seen the films and read the books, now discover Harry Potter's London. Embark on this private walking tour that covers the major London landmarks as discover the world of Harry Potter. Accompanied by a professional guide, learn about the history of this area as you snap memorable photos.
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See Details → Duration :1 hours 30 minutes
From $203.88
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Dickens & Woolf: Ways of Seeing

Designed and delivered by an award-winning novelist with a PhD in Creative Writing, these tours use London's rich literary history as a prompt for a series of writing exercises, designed to suit all levels of expertise, from novice to novelist. The workshop combines literary history and anecdotes of the city with readings from major English writers, but it is not a passive experience: you will respond to the environment in creative ways, in an atmosphere of kindness and inclusivity. These intimate and unique workshop seek to inspire and invigorate.
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Harry Potter Witchcraft and Wizardry Guided Tour for Kids and Families in London

Step into the magic of the Harry Potter tale and discover some of the most iconic film locations during this 3-hour private walking tour! Our guide, passionate about Harry Potter, will show you and your family the places where the movie was filmed and moreover you will discover London and it magic. Everyone will have fun playing themed games and trivia along the way and by the end of the tour you will feel like a Harry Potter character! Note: Since you will use public transport make sure you have your Oyster card or Travel card with you!
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See Details → Duration :3 hours
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Charles Dickens Full-Day Private Tour in Rochester

Another great destination for a day trip for Charles Dickens lover’s is Rochester. This 90-minute journey takes you to the past in English culture and tradition. Rochester truly is a hidden gem in Kent and is well worth visiting. Our tour offers great marvels in Historical Rochester. The Norman castle, cherished by Charles Dickens, beautiful Rochester Cathedral, founded in 604, enjoy the beautiful views over the magnificent Rochester Castle. Dickens' childhood in Medway was spent here and the author was so inspired by Historic Rochester. Many of the buildings in Dickens' works such as Amazing Restoration House, which in Dickens' novel Great Expectations served as Estella and Miss Havisham's home. An Elizabethan Eastgate House he used in several novels such as Westgate in The Pickwick Papers and as the Nun's House in The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Tourope UK's APTG qualified Blue Badge professional guide will tell you all about the most important landmarks in Rochester today. Join us!
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See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $284.74
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Private Walking Tour: Harry Potter - Whitehall to the West End

You've seen the films and read the books, now discover Harry Potter's London. Immerse yourself in the wizarding world of Harry Potter through film locations and film set inspirations. Accompanied by a professional guide, learn about the history of this area as you snap memorable photos.
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See Details → Duration :1 hours 30 minutes
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William Shakespeare's London Full Day Tour

Undoubtedly, William Shakespeare is considered the most important writer in England. Although he was born in Stratford-Upon-Avon, for most of his life he called London home. Therefore, we will follow the footsteps of William Shakespeare in London. Although since the sixteenth century, the town has considerably changed, we still can find connections to his place of life and work and must inspire his characters and plays. The City of London’s Guildhall, The Guildhall Library, The sites of Blackfriars Playhouse, St John’s Gate, St Helen’s Bishopsgate Church, Southwark Cathedral, The original site of Globe Theatre where the first performances of many of his plays were seen and finally today’s The new Globe theatre will be the main attractions for this tour. As the tour ends, you may want to extend your day by attending one of Shakespeare's plays in this shrine. Please get in touch with us so that we can offer you the best possible seats for your night out in Southwark.
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See Details → Duration :6 to 8 hours
From $1101.58
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Charles Dickens' Birthplace Portsmouth Day Tour from London

Portsmouth is where one of the most famous figures of Victorian literature, Charles Dickens, was born. In the 19th century, this house in Regency was decorated with an idea of the Victorian Portsmouth. If you are a Charles Dickens lover, then, this house definitely must be seen. Look at the first home of Charles Dickens with numerous possessions and photographs, the ceramics, furniture, house artefacts, glass and decorations have faithfully been recreated in the Regency style that Charles' parents favoured, although their properties have been dispersed for a long time. There are three furnished rooms: The lounge, the dining room and Dickens' bedroom. The exhibition room features a snuff box, a tinky cup and a paper-knife and a small collection of memorabilia: The couch that he passed away on at his home in Kent, poignant memory of an author who was celebrated for his prodigious talent and his creative work. Explore some other important landmarks of Portsmouth with us today!
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4 Hour Tour Harry Potter Locations In London (With Private Guide)

Imagine stepping into the magical world of Harry Potter, right in the heart of London. Visualize yourself strolling through Leadenhall Market, transformed into the enchanting entrance to Diagon Alley on the big screen. Feel the rush of excitement as you arrive at King's Cross Station, home to the iconic platform 9 3/4, the departure point for the Hogwarts Express. Picture the joy of recognizing familiar scenes from the beloved movies that exist not only in the realm of fiction but in the vibrant reality of London. With our expert Blue Badge Guide, you won't merely visit these locations; you will experience them, feel the magic around you, and create your own unforgettable Harry Potter moments. Embrace the opportunity to see London through the lens of Harry Potter and make the magic of the movies your reality. Step into our tour and let the spellbinding adventure begin!
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From $976.08
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Private Full-Day Tour of Shakespeare's Stratford-Upon-Avon

Today our journey is straight to Shakespeare 's historic Stratford-upon-Avon that immortalized by William Shakespeare and is like a shrine to him. Stratford-upon-Avon is the city that gave birth and burial to William Shakespeare and millions of people visit the city every year to celebrate his life and work. Imagine a day with the perfect combination of English history. A fairy tale packed with beautiful towns and bucolic fields in English landscapes. Admire the cathedrals, historic buildings, highlights and the hidden gems that tell the story of a timeline of the nation’s history. Follow in the footsteps of the world’s greatest poet and writer that creates the world of literature in Stratford upon Avon. Indulge yourself with the luscious artisanal tastes right in the heart of the countryside that you will admire. All those marvels are just a couple of hours away from London and simply await your exploration with your qualified APTG Blue Badge Tourist Guide.
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See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $284.74