Walking tour · 90 minutes
A Christmas Carol: Dickens' London
Walk in Scrooge's footsteps through the gaslit City of London.
"Marley was dead, to begin with." So begins the most famous ghost story ever told, and so begins our walk. Starting in the shadow of St Paul's, we wind through the old City of London to the very streets Dickens had in mind for Ebenezer Scrooge, including the sites of his counting house and London residence.
The route
- 1.Paternoster Square Column
- 2.Saint Paul's Churchyard
- 3.Bow Bells Church
- 4.Groveland Court
- 5.Well Court
- 6.Mansion House
- 7.The Royal Exchange
- 8.Castle Court
- 9.Simpson's Tavern
- 10.Newman's Court
- 11.Saint Michael Cornhill
- 12.St Peter upon Cornhill Graveyard
- 13.George and Vulture
- 14.Brabant Court
- 15.Leadenhall Market
Meeting point
Meet at the column in Paternoster Square, beside St Paul's Cathedral. Please arrive 10 minutes early: your guide will be waiting for you and will leave promptly at the start time.
Open in maps →Walking & accessibility
Expect about 1.5 miles (2.5 km) of gentle walking over 90 minutes, with plenty of stops for stories. The route is mostly flat, but some historic courts and alleys are narrow with uneven paving or cobbles. If you use a wheelchair or have limited mobility, please get in touch before booking and we'll talk through the route with you.
Questions & answers
How much walking is involved?
About 1.5 miles (2.5 km) at a gentle pace over 90 minutes, with regular stops for stories. The route is mostly flat city streets, with some narrow alleys and courtyards.
Is the tour accessible?
Most of the route is step-free on pavements, but some old courts and alleys are narrow and have uneven paving or cobbles. Wheelchair and mobility scooter users are welcome; please contact us before booking so we can talk through the route with you. Benches are available at a few stops.
Where do we meet?
At the column in the middle of Paternoster Square, next to St Paul's Cathedral. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Your guide will be waiting and leaves promptly at the start time.
Where does it finish?
At Leadenhall Market, a short walk from Bank, Monument and Liverpool Street stations.
Does it go ahead in bad weather?
Yes, rain or shine. Please dress warmly, wear comfortable shoes and bring an umbrella.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, children are very welcome. There are a few spooky ghost stories, so it suits ages 8 and up best.
Can I cancel or change my booking?
Get in touch with us as soon as possible and we'll do our best to move you to another date.