2-Hour Old London Walking Tour with Female True Crime Reenactments

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Witness four true crime cases dramatically brought to life using actors
• 02 Visit real-life prison, execution, and crime sites in London
• 03 Learn how female criminals in history were treated
• 04 Enjoy fantastic views of the City of London and the River Thames along the way

London has a long, dark legacy of trial, punishment, and execution, but the stories of its female felons are far less well known. Join us on a journey through the Old City of London to the bustling West End as your guide reveals four lesser-known true crime cases from the 1800s and early 1900s. Visit the places where crimes and executions took place, and discover how female criminals were perceived and treated during this period.

Join us on a journey through the Old City of London to the bustling West End as your guide reveals four lesser-known true crime cases from the 1800s and early 1900s.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City London

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Gaol Birds of Old London Walking Tour

• This walking tour lasts 2 hours. Meet outside The Old Bailey Central Criminal Court and finish on The Strand near the Savoy Hotel.
• Expect fantastic views of the City of London and the River Thames along the way.
• During this tour, you will hear stories and dramatic re-enactments of:
  • A 22-year-old "criminal mastermind"
  • A "poisonous" domestic servant
  • A murderous foster carer
  • A cunning courtesan
• We will also examine how female criminals were perceived and treated during this period, the influence of class and race, and whether things have changed much today in the criminal justice system and in society as a whole.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Walking guided tour with theatrical entertainment

What's Not Included

• Transport to and from the tour
• Optional drinks in the pub afterwards

What to bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

• Please note: distances between stops can be up to 17 minutes of walking. There are no stops on this tour. It is your responsibility to make sure that you have reasonable fitness to take part.
• Tours may be cancelled or postponed due to inclement weather or low sales. All reasonable efforts will be made to give attendees plenty of notice.
• Content trigger warning: contains themes of murder, abuse, child abuse, violence, and sex. We include dramatic reenactments of executions that may be triggering to some.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, London, UK

Tour start

Old Bailey, London EC4M 7EH, UK

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.