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2-Hour London Walking Tour on Judicial Punishment History

2 Hours Round trip from King Edward St Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover London sites tied to historical judicial punishment and the death penalty
02 Explore Christ Church Greyfriars, Old Bailey, and St Bartholomew's Hospital
03 Learn important insights into London's crime history from your guide
04 Visit notable streets such as Giltspur Street and Holborn Viaduct

Explore London on this 2-hour walking tour focused on sites connected with judicial punishment, particularly the death penalty, and the challenges the judiciary faced in trying to grasp the slippery serpent of crime. Along the way, visit historic locations including Christ Church Greyfriars, Old Bailey, Holborn Viaduct, and St Bartholomew's Hospital, while your guide shares important insights into the city's crime history.

Along the way, visit Christ Church Greyfriars, Giltspur Street, Old Bailey, Holborn Viaduct, Hosier Lane, and St Bartholomew's Hospital.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City London

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

London Crime History Walking Tour

Begin at St Martin's le Grand with your London tour guide.
Along the way, visit Christ Church Greyfriars, Giltspur Street, Old Bailey, Holborn Viaduct, Hosier Lane, and St Bartholomew's Hospital.
Return to Giltspur Street and continue to West Smithfield.
End the tour at the Hand & Shears and Cloth Fair.

The route