Private tour in London Sam J

Charles Dickens - A walk through the London of his life and novels

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Sam J.

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Welcome to London. It's one of the wonders of the world and a very exciting place with something for everybody to enjoy. I'm a third generation Londoner and have been born and bred in the City. I'm a qualified City of London guide and have been leading many groups through the city. I love exploring together and each tour is different and everybody brings something new to the day. I've appeared on the US TV network NBC "Today" programme and spoken about what's available for visitors in London. I can run the tours described here or we can customise tours to meet your exact requirements. I've written a series of books "City of London guide books" available on Amazon which give a great background to the walks. I'm a specialist in the art, architecture, sights, eating and drinking places, churches, synagogues, mosques , gardens and history of the City of London and Whitechapel and lead regular walks in the area. I've written books about London's sights, literature and hotels, pubs and restaurants. I'm a graduate of Literature from Cambridge University and our walks are shot through with the history and characters of the city. I've worked in high tech for 40 years and been involved in the business side of the city. In short there's never a dull moment, come rain, wind or shine. I look forward to meeting you. I love to share the highways, byways and alleys of the city. On the walks we explore the key sights of the city, literary, historical background and of course some ancient pubs. Our walks are usually immersive with plenty of chances for everyone to get involved I have worked with the City of London Corporation, Greater London Authority, London Festival of Architecture, IT and Butchers' Livery companies, Circle Squared, Society of Authors, Baker McKenzie, London Unseen, Zyen and many other organisations arranging customised tours. I am a City of London certified guide and a ITG Green Guide. I run tours for the City of London. I also run tours for the Greater London Authority. Other organisations I work with are Circle Squared and Society of Authors. I am a graduate of Cambridge University with a literature degree. I've also a Computer Science qualifications. I do not have any kind of restrictions

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Overview of your London tour

We walk around the city starting at the Dickens house and museum. We look at many of the sights described in his novels and essays and also see places associated with his life. We visit places described in David Copperfield, and those visited by Mr Pickwick, Pip and Scrooge and we visit the scenes of many of his most loved writings. We also look at the city institutions which he wrote about with affection and with a satirical eye and we see the buildings which he described. I studied English literature at University and for me Dickens and his work are very close to my heart and I always enjoy the discussions we have on walks about Dickens and what his work means to people from across the world.

Your London tour itinerary

Among the places we'll see on the route are: * His house and museum * Site where the young Dickens arrived in London * Scenes from his books including * Newgate Prison * Ludgate Hill * Temple Bar as described in Bleak House * St Pauls * Inns of Court * Scrooge's office * Leadenhall Market * George & Vulture - Mr Pickwick's favourite

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Transport details
Type: Walking

On foot

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Meeting location

London, England, United Kingdom

Entrance to Dickens Museum 48 Doughty Street, London WC1N 2LX

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Tour categories
Art And Culture
History
Off The Beaten Path
Architecture
Tour reference number
1142079
Languages
Hebrew
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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Who is this private tour in London best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for literature enthusiasts, especially those with a passion for Charles Dickens. It's also ideal for travellers who want to explore London through the lens of Dickens' life and novels. With minimal activity level and wheelchair accessibility, it's suitable for families, seniors, and those with mobility concerns. Additionally, if you're looking to connect with a local expert like Sam J. for deeper insights into Dickens' world, this tour is a great choice.

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