Departing outside Tower Hill Underground Station
Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 7:45 p.m.
Duration: 2hours
​Our walk explores the terrible story of the Great Plague of 1665 as it progressed from the filthy slums where it started and spread across the entire city, spreading fear and terror amongst the population.
Come with the Plague Doctor to learn what happened that terrible summer of 1665 when one in every five Londoners died and tens of thousands fled the city in complete panic. Discover the very odd (and often disgusting) ways that the terrified citizens tried to protect themselves from the plague, with lots of practical demonstrations of the 'cures' and 'preventatives' peddled by both the proper doctors and the quacks using the primitive medical knowledge of the time.
Photo Credit: Wellcome Collection
Learn about the extremely harsh government restrictions designed to contain the disease, which makes our own coronavirus regulations seem like a walk in the park. Along the way we pass by some of London's architectural gems, with ample opportunities for photo stops.
Dead London Walking Tours have put together a completely unique walk around the ancient City of London which is different to any you'll have been on before. Our aim is to bring the 17th century to life through the use of sight, sound, taste and smell. We also use innovative technology* to show you images, maps and even 360 degree video to better immerse you in the story of London's darkest hour.
* Requires bringing along your smartphone. Free wifi provided.
Tour Highlights
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The Tower of London (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
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Several incredibly beautiful medieval churches which survived the Great Fire of London, including the oldest place of worship in the City.
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Visiting the locations of several notorious plague pits where hundreds of victims were buried in mass graves.​
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Learning about the disgusting 'cures' and 'preventatives' used to protect people from the plague, including several practical demonstrations.
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Lots of photo opportunities for capturing the City of London's famous architecture.
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Tour augmented with images projected onto your smartphone (free wifi provided). Click here for more details.
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