“Forget the generic sightseeing tour - see a local's London” TripAdvisor
Why we love it
Discover the tales of Tower of London with Telegraph travel journalist, Sophie Campbell. Armed with decades of experience and a Blue Badge Guide holder, Sophie has a wealth of knowledge about the capital city. Join Sophie for a half-day private urban hike from the Tower of London to Clerkenwell. Step back in history and uncover the Tower’s gruesome past, hear fascinating stories along the way, and end at an ancient water source in Clerkenwell. A mesmerising experience as you walk and talk with one of London’s top guides.
What's Included?
- Embark on a Four-hour privately guided urban hike from the Tower of London to the charming enclave of Clerkenwell with Telegraph travel writer, Sophie Campbell
- Hear fascinating stories as you delve into history
- Entry tickets to Tower of London are included in this experience
Description
London with its rich history is a fascinating city. Uncover its secrets and delve into the past with travel writer and historian, Sophie Campbell. Sophie has been a travel writer for over 25 years and has written for many national publications, including the Daily Telegraph, The Times, Guardian, Daily Mail, Observer, Condé Nast Traveller and Saga Magazine. She writes regularly on heritage for Telegraph Travel, has presented a series of BBC2’s Travel Show and is a Blue Badge Tourist Guide for London with a particular passion for walking.Her captivating personality and wealth of knowledge will keep you enthralled for hours.
Take a step back into time and uncover the dark secrets and gruesome past of the Tower of London. Head north towards Clerkenwell and discover beautiful buildings, tiny shops and hear Sophie share secrets only known by a few. End at the ancient watering hole which gave Clerkenwell its name.
There is no better way to see London than on foot. Enjoy an intriguing day out learning more about this great city with Sophie Campbell.
Additional Information
This experience is valid for booking for 1 year from the date of purchase. After this time, contact us and your certificate will be converted to a monetary gift card of the same value.
Availability:
This experience is available:
- Any time, subject to Sophie Campbell's availability
This experience is not available on bank holidays and other special occasion days such as Valentine’s Day.
Please note that Sophie is taking a sabbatical next year from January to March and will be back on the 1st of April 2023.
Other Useful Details:
Bookings are subject to availability. We advise booking at least 6 weeks in advance to guarantee the desired date and time.
What's Included?
- Embark on a Four-hour privately guided urban hike from the Tower of London to the charming enclave of Clerkenwell with Telegraph travel writer, Sophie Campbell
- Hear fascinating stories as you delve into history
- Entry tickets to Tower of London are included in this experience
Why we love it
Discover the tales of Tower of London with Telegraph travel journalist, Sophie Campbell. Armed with decades of experience and a Blue Badge Guide holder, Sophie has a wealth of knowledge about the capital city. Join Sophie for a half-day private urban hike from the Tower of London to Clerkenwell. Step back in history and uncover the Tower’s gruesome past, hear fascinating stories along the way, and end at an ancient water source in Clerkenwell. A mesmerising experience as you walk and talk with one of London’s top guides. Read full description
Description
London with its rich history is a fascinating city. Uncover its secrets and delve into the past with travel writer and historian, Sophie Campbell. Sophie has been a travel writer for over 25 years and has written for many national publications, including the Daily Telegraph, The Times, Guardian, Daily Mail, Observer, Condé Nast Traveller and Saga Magazine. She writes regularly on heritage for Telegraph Travel, has presented a series of BBC2’s Travel Show and is a Blue Badge Tourist Guide for London with a particular passion for walking.Her captivating personality and wealth of knowledge will keep you enthralled for hours.
Take a step back into time and uncover the dark secrets and gruesome past of the Tower of London. Head north towards Clerkenwell and discover beautiful buildings, tiny shops and hear Sophie share secrets only known by a few. End at the ancient watering hole which gave Clerkenwell its name.
There is no better way to see London than on foot. Enjoy an intriguing day out learning more about this great city with Sophie Campbell.
×Description
London with its rich history is a fascinating city. Uncover its secrets and delve into the past with travel writer and historian, Sophie Campbell. Sophie has been a travel writer for over 25 years and has written for many national publications, including the Daily Telegraph, The Times, Guardian, Daily Mail, Observer, Condé Nast Traveller and Saga Magazine. She writes regularly on heritage for Telegraph Travel, has presented a series of BBC2’s Travel Show and is a Blue Badge Tourist Guide for London with a particular passion for walking.Her captivating personality and wealth of knowledge will keep you enthralled for hours.
Take a step back into time and uncover the dark secrets and gruesome past of the Tower of London. Head north towards Clerkenwell and discover beautiful buildings, tiny shops and hear Sophie share secrets only known by a few. End at the ancient watering hole which gave Clerkenwell its name.
There is no better way to see London than on foot. Enjoy an intriguing day out learning more about this great city with Sophie Campbell.
Opening Times
Any time, subject to Sophie Campbell's availability. Please note that Sophie is taking a sabbatical next year from January to March and will be back on the 1st of April 2023.
Additional Information
This experience is valid for booking for 1 year from the date of purchase. After this time, contact us and your certificate will be converted to a monetary gift card of the same value.
Availability:
This experience is available:
- Any time, subject to Sophie Campbell's availability
This experience is not available on bank holidays and other special occasion days such as Valentine’s Day.
Please note that Sophie is taking a sabbatical next year from January to March and will be back on the 1st of April 2023.
Other Useful Details:
Bookings are subject to availability. We advise booking at least 6 weeks in advance to guarantee the desired date and time.
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