Lady Justice

Clerkenwell: Tales of Crime, Rebellion and Justice

Step into the shadows and uncover 400 years of Law and Disorder! From duels and rooftop chases, to revolution, plots and Victorian graffiti, this walking tour reveals infamous deeds, radical rallies and the 'gin craze' that nearly shattered society. Meet thieves, highwaymen, an Italian godfather, counterfeiters, a strongman and wild beasts!

Nipping and Noshing in Clerkenwell

Nipping and Noshing in Clerkenwell

A tour with a former pub landlady and chef which explores not only the why and wherefore of the explosion of restaurants, cafes and bars in the area over the last 30 years or so, but also dining and drinking from the past: including feasting with royalty and monks, eating with the Victorian working classes and how gin nearly drove everyone crazy!

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Treasure Hunts

Looking for a fun group activity? Our range of bespoke treasure hunts will keep you on your toes... and make you see London in a completely different light!

Ghost Signs: Vestiges of a Lost Past

Ghost Signs: Vestiges of a Lost Past

Explore a forgotten side of London's history, through the many enigmatic ghost signs that are to be found on its streets.

The Haunted Pubs of Old London

The Haunted Pubs of Old London

Imbibe the history, on this journey through London's bloodthirsty past. Experience three of London's most historic pubs... each with a ghostly story!

We will visit a number of hidden gems, including London's oldest church, a plague pit, a haunted former monastery and filming locations used in Four Weddings and a Funeral, the Crown, Sherlock and Skyfall.

Cockney Cognoscenti: The Big, Fat Little Italy Tour

Cockney Cognoscenti: The Big, Fat Little Italy Tour

For over 200 years, Clerkenwell has been the heart of London's Italian community. Home to revolutionaries, organ-grinders and ice-cream sellers, 19th-century Clerkenwell was a colourful, yet turbulent place. Hear about how gangsters like Charles 'Darby' Sabini (of Peaky Blinders fame) came to dominate London's criminal underworld, but also discover how this resilient and hard-working community transformed London's food culture.

London's Most Notorious Pirate Pubs

London's Most Notorious Pirate Pubs

Embark on a voyage through London's past, on this walking tour of the Docklands. Hear tales of the infamous Captain Kidd and visit the spot where pirates were executed. We shall visit some of London's oldest andmost atmospheric pubs, on both sides of the Thames!

On the Edge

On the Edge

This is the first of series of walks along thosse borders, called ‘On the Edge', around one of the less-visited areas in the south-east of Islington, alongside the border with Hackney and situated close to the oh-so-trendy district of Shoreditch.

We’ll start with some history, at the Wesley Chapel and then go on to discover the contrasts and similarities between the past and the present, in this fascinating area - including art by Banksy, the wonders of the tech hub at Old Street and a charming little oasis of a garden, right in the city, amongst many other things we’ll see. A great way to explore a lesser-known area of London.

The Ultimate London Christmas Lights Walk

The Ultimate London Christmas Lights Walk

Explore the dazzling displays of the West End, as we wander through Mayfair and Soho, passing this year's festive highlights.

Secret Clerkenwell

Secret Clerkenwell

Discover the hidden history behind Clerkenwell’s streets on a journey through monasteries, gin shops and prisons... hearing tales of rookeries, radicals and reformers... and find out how Clerkenwell got its distinctive name.

Hidden Histories of North Clerkenwell & Pentonville

Hidden Histories of North Clerkenwell & Pentonville

On this walk, in an undiscovered part of Islington, you’ll discover links to the past and the present, concerned with water, radical politics, public health, entertainment and planned Victorian suburbs, plus some of the characters who helped to shape and transform this area.

Angel Islington: Rebels, Writers and Waterways

Angel Islington: Rebels, Writers and Waterways

Waterways, writers, reformers and music hall stars all feature in the heart of old Islington – discover the hidden history of this area, on a walk through historic Islington.

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The Big Bloomsbury Bookshop Crawl

Exploring London's most literary neighbourhood, Bloomsbury, this walking tour starts at King's Cross and ends near the British Museum.

Over the course of the route, we shall meander past unique, independent booksellers, stopping for a quick browse in each, whilst hearing the fascinating stories of the Bloomsbury Set, Charles Dickens and other notable residents. We shall also stop along the route for a coffee in a delightful local cafe.

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Barbican Brutal

An enigmatic blend of ancient and modern, the Barbican is one of London's Brutalist masterpieces, rising out of the ashes of the Blitz, but this tour peels back the layers to uncover glimpses of its Roman and medieval past.

A History of London in Five Churches

A History of London in Five Churches

See another side of London's past in this architectural history tour of five unique churches from different periods.

Starting in the City of London, this walk provides an insight into London's social and cultural history, uncovering hidden gems and exploring long-forgotten legends!