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The Great Plague & Black Death Tour of London

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Come face to face with a victim of the Black Death
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See the only memorial to the Great Plague
Visit the area of London with the worst impacted by the Great Plague
Where the Great Fire of London was extinguished

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2 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Step back in time and well away from the other tourists as we explore key sites and pivotal moments from two of the biggest disasters to hit London in its over 2,000 year history.

We will visit where the Great Plague started and learn how and why it took hold and spread leaving London possibly the worst hit city in the world.

We will visit plague pits including the biggest one and will even come face to face with an unfortunate victim of the Black Death who was only recently uncovered.

Visit the resting place of Samuel Pepys whose diary gives us such a unique account of life through the Great Plague and the Great Fire of London as we tread the same streets as he did.

We will also see where The Great Fire of London started and was extinguished as well as learning how it helped wipe out the Great Plague from London for good.

Along the way we will visit various other sites and locations from the Middle Ages and Medieval periods that didn't just change London but the world.

What's Included

  • Private Guided Walking Tour
  • Tube travel costs. Around £5
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Meeting and Pickup

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We can meet you at your hotel then travel by Underground to the tour starting point or alternatively you can meet us there.

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Tottenham Court Road
London W1T 7AQ, UK

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Underground Ltd
King William Street, London EC4R 9AA, UK

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

St Giles-in-the-Fields Church

It's hard to imagine 700 years ago where this church is was was once in a tiny village in the country. Things didn't stay cute forever with all manner of sad events here before becoming infamous for being where the first cases of the plague were detected in the spring of 1665.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Charterhouse Square

Visit the spot of the largest ever discovered plague pit containing tens of thousands of victims who died from the Black Death .
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Charterhouse

We will come face to face with an extraordinary skeleton of a young man who died from the Black Death around 1348.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

WIlliam Wallace Memorial

See where William Wallace was executed not too many years before the Black Death.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Peasants' Revolt Plaque

London was ravaged by things other than the Great Plague. Here we will see where the pivotal Peasants Revolt came to a head.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Smithfield Martyrs' Memorial

Stand on the spot where bishops were martyred in the 16th century.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St Bartholomew's Gatehouse (Pass By)

This fabulous old hospital has just celebrated its 901st anniversary. It obviously features heavily in the story of the Great Plague in London.
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Golden Boy of Pye Corner

This quaint memorial commemorates where the Great Fire of London was extinguished. Learn the story of its design and see some of the actual houses that lay witness to the Great Plague and Great Fire of London.... what a time to be alive!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Aldgate

Underground stations don't often appear as an attraction on tours but this one has a grisly connection with the Great Plague. Try not to think about it too much as we get the tube here!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Aldgate Square

Daniel Defore writes memorably about the plague pit that lies beneath. There is plenty of other plague related bits around here and if that's to enough, one of Jack The Rippers victims was killed a few yards away.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Aldgate Pump

Almost an institution in London but obviously as it has a special place in this tour, it can't be for good reasons.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

All Hallows Staining Church Tower (Pass By)

A beautiful medieval church steeple surrounded by 21st Century London. One might wonder what happened to the church..... Hmmm!
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St Olave's Church

This beautiful old church is the resting place of the erstwhile Samuel Pepys and his wife. His diary is perhaps the best contemporary evidence of what life was like in London during the Great Plague and Great Fire of London.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Seething Lane Garden

This beautiful modern garden was recently redeveloped and was the place where Samuel Pepys lived and worked. The footpath in the garden has etchings of momentous events in the life of Samuel Pepys. How many will you know?
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tower Hill Memorial

Visit the infamous Tower Hill where so many well known figures from history met their grisly end.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pudding Lane

See the exact spot where the legendary Great Fire of London started and perhaps its one redeeming feature.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Monument to the Great Fire of London

We finish at The Monument to the Great Fire of London.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Great Plague & Black Death Tour of London?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Great Plague & Black Death Tour of London?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Private Guided Walking Tour.
The following is NOT included:
  • Tube travel costs. Around £5.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the The Great Plague & Black Death Tour of London is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Great Plague & Black Death Tour of London will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Private Guided Walking Tour
  • Tube travel costs. Around £5

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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