Ghosts, Gore & Other Ghasty Stories in the City of London

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Smithfield, the site of gruesome executions, body snatching and revolting peasants — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Why were heads of executed criminals dispalyed on this City gate? — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Founded by the Romans in 47AD, the City of London has many stories to tell in its nearly 2000 years history.

It is no surprise therefore that the City of London has a quite a dark side including murders, ghosts, executions, crime and punishment. If we are lucky, a ghost might even pay us a visit.

There will be plenty of opportunities for photos and questions. Food and drink can be purchased in one of the City’s many cafes or pubs.

If you wish to join me for one of my themed tours, these are:

1 - City Highlights. Are you curious about the City? Join me to discover the history behind the famous City of London from its foundation under the Romans to the modern day.

2 - Roman London. Discover the stories & ruins from the founders of the City of London.

3 - Great Fires of London. Find out about three devastating fires that have destroyed the City over the last 2000 years.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Ross Is Your Guide

What is included

Included

Included: Guided services

Not included

Not included: There are opportunities to stop for drinks & to have food in one of the many pubs en route

Itinerary

Stop 1

20 min

Discover why the station beneath our feet may well be the most haunted one on the entire underground network. What ghost also haunts the Bank of England, and find out about the only time this building has ever been robbed (allegedly).
Stop 2

20 min

Discover the location of one of the City of London's two lost rivers, and the gruesome discovery there of a pile of human skulls. Make your way down Cheapside to discover why a priest was hanged here and what did it take be take on the job of the Human Lavatory?
Paternoster Square

15 min

Discover what it was like to live in Medieval London in what was once the home of the City’s printing industry. What were the punishments handed out to those who broke the law? You will also see the last City Gate and the horrible display visitors would see when they entered London.
Stop 4

20 min Admission not included

What links this church to one of the most notorious jails in English history and the legend of the Black Dog that haunted its walls. How much would you have to watch a hanging as you enjoyed your breakfast, and what ghosts haunt the next door pub?
Smithfield Market

30 min Admission not included

Discover the stories of body snatchers, gruesome executions, a Scottish national hero and one of the most haunted churches within the City of London.