Overview
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Treat yourself to a very small group tour around the sites immortalised by one of the most famous authors in the world, Charles Dickens. This tour takes you on a journey through Dickens life, and to the very sites that still survive much as he would have remembered them. Your guide will bring to life the Hidden Courts, Alleys and Taverns featured in novels such as Oliver Twist, The Old Curiosity Shop, Little Doritt and many more. The tour includes free entry to the Charles Dickens Museum located in the very house he wrote Oliver Twist, Nicholas Nickleby and The Pickwick Papers.
• See the places Charles Dickens lived and worked
• Real locations featured in the stories
• Explore hidden Alleys, Courts, and Taverns
• A very small group tour for more personalised attention.
• Includes hidden sites
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
What To Expect
Fleet Street
Home of the printed press since 1500, with many important links to Charles Dickens and locations from his stories.
Inner Temple
Let's explore the area where Dicken's worked as a junior Clerk. From the mysterious Inns of Court he took inspiration that would later find it's way in to David Copperfield, Great Expectations, and Martin Chuzzlewit.
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Charles Dickens
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Real life Dickens London locals!
sks5910,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Richard, was very friendly, arrived on time, and had lots of fun historical facts and side stories relating to Charles Dickens. We loved how he showed us, based on Dickens own writings, exactly the London locations used in his novels. Really brought it all to life! Would highly recommend.
Excellent Walking Tour for History Buffs and Dickens Fans
Suzanne L,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an informative and interesting tour that covered almost 3 hours and the life of Dickens. I was actually the only one in the tour so was able to ask questions. Richard is an interesting and knowledgeable guide, both about Dickens’ life and great works as well as the history of the City of London where most of the tour took place. Richard also pointed out locations where scenes from famous films such as Bridget Jones’ Diary, Harry Potter, and Da Vinci Code were shot. I highly recommend this tour to see areas of the City of London that are off the beaten path and to learn more about Dickens’ life.
Dickens Live in London!
Julia A,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Whether you are a reader or not, this walking tour will introduce you to Dickens and his characters living in Victorian London. Richard is a phenomenal guide brimming with history, steaped in Dickens and grounded in modern day Britain. Lots of iconic pictures and inspiration, to read Dickens as a social advocate and keen observer. Meeting place is very easy to find and the tour ends near Leaderhall which has many great eating establishments. Thank you for this memorable morning.
Unforgettable, fantastic tour!
Julia M,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What started as an accidental booking for a private (vs group) tour for my daughter and me turned into a once in a lifetime tour of not just Dickens’s London but when we expressed an interest, Richard enthusiastically added Sherlock Holmes, Benjamin Franklin, and even Shakespeare among other literary writers, characters, and famous people and places. Highly highly recommend! So many places we never would have even noticed! My only regret is that we didn’t book it earlier in our trip to London to add context to the rest of our visit - unforgettable!
Fantastic experience....
Michael W,Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic experience. Richard is very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend to anyone (even non-literary enthusiasts).
A Christmas Carol is one...
Amy K,Mar 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A Christmas Carol is one of favorites stories, and we re-read it every December. Thanks to Richard, we were able to see the word of Charles Dickens that inspired this classic!
Charles Dickens Christmas Walk
Jeanette R,Dec 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely wonderful time with Richard who provided vivid storytelling of the places Charles Dickens spent time as a boy and man as he developed his life and stories.
Absolutely the BEST Tour Guide
jerrydI1264XG,Apr 25, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Last September on a visit to London my wife and I arranged a tour of Chartwell and Biggin Airfield with Richard, and we had a wonderful time (see my earlier review for details). So, when we knew we would be in London in April with our daughter and her husband, I contacted Richard about setting up a walking tour of old London for the four of us, as I knew from chatting with him on our previous visit that he was extremely knowledgeable about English literature and London history. As was the case in September, we thoroughly enjoyed a delightful day with the best tour guide we've ever used. Richard guided us on a walk from the Tower of London to Covent Garden, pointing out sites and buildings of importance in London history, as well as historic pubs, movie locations, and many fascinating sites associated with the life and work of Charles Dickens and other favorite authors (e.g., Arthur Conan Doyle). Richard's knowledge of "all things London" is simply incredible. Though all four in our group have made numerous trips to London over the years, every stop we made on our walk was a new experience for us. Richard definitely knows the "hidden gems" of the city, and we all agreed that our six-hour walk was a most memorable and enjoyable learning experience - and definitely among the highlights of all our many travel experiences in England. Our walking tour was well-paced and very well organized. In addition to being knowledgeable and totally prepared, Richard is also extremely personable and engaging. I honestly cannot imagine a better tour guide for a visit to London. If you are looking for an exceptional travel experience, contact Richard!
Great Fun
Denise B,Mar 6, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Richard was fun, engaging, knowledgeable and flexible. We enjoyed his company immensely. Very happy with our experience!
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