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Sex & London : Scandals, Mistresses & Secrets

4.4 (5 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Sex & London : Scandals, Mistresses & Secrets

About this activity

Don’t believe if one tells you that people were moralists few centuries ago. That’s an absolute lie!  You will hear infamous stories about 18th century sex-tourists and explore the most influential mistresses and lovers!

Highlights

  • See where was the favourite brothel of George IV
  • Explore the red light district of 18th century
  • Hear stories about the most celebrated royal mistress Nell Gwynn
  • Learn about the "Virgin Queen" Elizabeth I who was not a virgin!
  • Discover where Casanova stayed on his visit to London

It is a family-friendly activity for anyone who is 16 and over

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At a glance

Duration
2 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–8
Guide
English
Operated by
Pigeon Tours

Ages: Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Professional guide

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. National Portrait Gallery

    5 min

    Meeting place

  2. Soho

    30 min

    Could you imagine that 19th century condoms were reusable?

  3. Strand

    20 min

    Continue along the Strand before you arrive to the oldest restaurant in London where great womanizer Edward VII dined his mistresses. Walk to the place where Casanova stayed on his visit to London and discover which mistress was the most important to him.

  4. Soho Square

    30 min Admission not included

    I will show you the favourite spot of George IV, the School of Sodom, where men were severely flogged.

  5. Theatre Royal Drury Lane

    20 min Admission not included

    Learn about the most influential Royal mistress, Nell Gwyn, before you arrive at the place of former 18th Century Masquerades.

  6. Chinatown

    30 min

    See sights of the 1920s brothels and where Londoners got cocaine for their guilty pleasures

  7. Soho

    10 min Admission included

    Explore the are of the hidden secrets

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Outside of the gallery

End point

  • Outside of the gallery

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Minimum age is 16 years

Traveller ratings

4.4 out of 5 · 5 reviews
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