London Christmas Carol & Charles Dickens Small Group Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Treat yourself to a very small group tour (Max 10 People) to the sites immortalised by one of the most famous authors in the world, Charles Dickens. This tour takes you on a journey through Dickens London, focusing on the story "A Christmas Carol" perfect to get you in the festive spirit.

See the very sites that still survive much as Ebeneezer Scrooge would have remembered them. Your guide will bring to life the Hidden Courts, Alleys and Taverns featured in Dickens work.

The tour includes a stop at one of London's oldest pubs, with a fire to warm you as you find a cosy corner and perhaps enjoy a mulled wine. Charles himself was known to be a regular, as was the notorious Hellfire Club.

• Get into the festive spirit and follow in Scrooges Footsteps

• Real locations featured in the stories

• Explore hidden Alleys, Courts, and Taverns

• Relaxed Pace

• Very small group. Easy to hear and interact with your Guide

• Includes hidden sites

Your Guide has 100% Five Star Reviews!

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Professional guide

Small Group Tour

Food and drinks

Pick up & Drop Off

What To Expect

Inner Temple

On our journey towards the locations featured in A Christmas Carol we will take in some other Dickens sights. 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.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

A Tavern with Cellars dating to the 13th Century. This Pub was a haunt of Dickens and a meeting place for the Hellfire Club. David Copperfield drinks here in the Novel of the same name. Shall we rest by the fire and warm up with some Mulled Wine?

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

A Christmas Carol Tour

Reviews

5.00

45 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Tour Exceeded Great Expectations!
Melinda A,
Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Richard is knowledgeable and passionate about Dickens. He made this tour fun informative and if the opportunity arises we will take the tour again
This was my second time...
Catherine S,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was my second time to take this tour, so obviously I enjoyed it! My family loves the Christmas Carol, so I had to bring my kids (ages 17, 14, 10, and 7) on the tour to see all the sites that inspired Charles Dickens. They all enjoyed the tour and my husband said it was his favorite tour of the trip. Richard is very knowledgeable and leads a great tour. We hope to get back to London and do his Ted Lasso tour next time.
A Fantastic Tour
Joseph B,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a fantastic tour! Richard is extremely knowledgeable about London and Dickens’ London in particular. He brought both Dickens and A Christmas Carol to life. The tour is both informative and well-paced. In short, I highly recommend it!
Great tour!
GoPlaces183607,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Richard was very knowledgeable, kept a good pace and was very personable. He knows his stuff and gave educated guesses of Dickens' locations when not otherwise indicated. Strongly recommend.
Dickens at Christmas so Special.
Michelle C,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is an absolute must do tour when in London during the holiday time. You learn so much and puts your right into the spirit of Christmas. Enjoyed all the sights and information. You will love it.
One of the best !
Melanie H,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I was surprised how much we saw, relating to CD & the story . It was excellent. A really interesting walk in its own right . My friend lives in London , knew the area & yet was thrilled with all the new sites she saw & history she learnt.
Thanks Richard!
Elizabeth T,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Richard was so great! We were the only two on the tour, but he still took the time to explain all about Charles Dickens - his life and writings. The way he wove the narrative of Dickens’s life with words from his books was incredibly compelling. He truly loves what he does, and loves sharing it. I dare you to go on the tour and NOT want to reread A Christmas Carol again. Thanks Richard!
And Timmy didn't die! LOL
Scott B,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Richard was very knowledgeable, not just about the Dickens tour, but overall London history. A great experience.
Terrific tour highlighting Dickens’ London
Robert S,
Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Informative tour through Dickens’ London with a well-versed guide. A great time even if you’re not a diehard Dickens fan, but quite out-standing if you are.
A Very Interesting Tour!
Louise C,
Apr 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Thoroughly entertaining. Well researched and presented. Really brought Dickens to life. Highly recommend !