Unmissable Experiences in London: A Tour of British Icons
London's rich history and precious literary heritage, shaped over thousands of years, along with its famous writers, dark periods, and nostalgic film locations, are full of allure, adding more themes and diversity to London travel. Join The London Pass for a Brit Icon Tour, an unparalleled way to explore London's iconic figures and landmarks.
Whether you are interested in the 'Queen of Crime' Agatha Christie, the chilling Jack the Ripper, or you miss the great writer Shakespeare, the famous author Charles Dickens, or you want to explore haunted spots and filming locations for 'Notting Hill,' Brit Icon Tours has a wonderful tour to suit your tastes.
**Agatha Christie Tour**
Curious about how London, as the capital of the UK, its institutions and people, inspired the 'Queen of Crime' Agatha Christie to create so many gripping storylines? This 2-hour tour will provide answers.
Agatha Christie is a famous British female detective novelist and one of the three great masters of推理 literature. Her books have sold over 2 billion copies worldwide, with representative works including 'Murder on the Orient Express' and 'Death on the Nile.'
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The walking tour will take you to places that inspired Christie and where she herself went—starting from Euston Square, passing through Mayfair, Chinatown, the Theatre District, and Bloomsbury, ending at Green Park.
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Along the way, you'll explore things and people that influenced Agatha Christie, such as her work in a hospital pharmacy, her marriage to Max Mallowan, and the works of Arthur Conan Doyle, an author she admired.
Tour Time: Sundays at 10:30 AM, April to October
Duration: 2 hours
Meeting Point: Euston Square
Price: £15, free with The London Pass
**Charles Dickens Tour**
Welcome to the London that Dickens knew! Suffering from insomnia, Dickens spent many sleepless nights wandering London's streets, collecting locations and inspirations for his novels. This walking tour follows in Dickens' footsteps, exploring buildings and streets that appear in his novels—and importantly, many of these buildings and streets still exist today!
The tour starts from Borough Underground Station, located near a prison mentioned in Dickens' works. Strolling along the river, you'll pass coaching inns featured in 'The Pickwick Papers.'
As a key part of the tour, the guide will also take you on a pleasant walk along the South Bank, where you can learn about Pip from 'Great Expectations' and how he practiced rowing along this stretch of the river.
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Various stops along the way, the guide's explanations of key moments in Dickens' life, and excerpts from his works will surely keep you engaged.
Tour Time: Sundays at 11:00 AM, March to October
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Meeting Point: Borough Underground Station
Price: £15, free with The London Pass
**Jack the Ripper Tour**
If you enjoy thrills, don't miss the Jack the Ripper Tour. Jack the Ripper was a murderer who lurked in the dark corners of Victorian alleys near Whitechapel 125 years ago, and his murders still haunt Londoners today.
In this chilling walking tour, the guide will take you back to the Autumn of Terror in 1888, following the trail of one of the world's most infamous serial killers and learning about the gruesome details and police investigations.
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Tour Time: Every evening at 7:00 PM (except December 24-26, December 31, and January 1)
Duration: 2 hours
Meeting Point: Aldgate East Station
Price: £15, free with The London Pass
**London Ghost Tour**
If ghost stories interest you more, try this spine-tingling London Ghost Tour and walk through some of London's haunted places.
Your guide, dressed in 19th-century funeral attire, will lead you through London's sinister alleys, seeking out well-known ghostly locations, such as places familiar to Charles Dickens and once densely populated residential areas, stepping into silent graveyards and listening to terrifying ghost stories... One thing is certain during the tour: you'll be on edge, clenching your teeth as suspenseful tales unfold before you.
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Tour Time: Saturdays at 7:30 PM
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Meeting Point: Bank Underground Station
Price: £15, free with The London Pass
**Notting Hill Tour**
Famous for its annual street carnival, Portobello Road Market, and as the filming location for the iconic film 'Notting Hill' starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts, Notting Hill is a trendy London village with many highlights.
During the tour, the guide will show you interesting local spots, from famous 'Notting Hill' film locations like the 'Blue Door' and the travel bookstore, to celebrity homes, fashionable restaurants, cool bars, and quiet alleys, offering unexpected surprises.
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On market day, you can also experience the lively atmosphere of Portobello Road Market, with street performers, aromatic spice shops, leisurely cafes, and freshly cooked food from stalls that will surely amaze you.
Tour Time: Saturdays at 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Price: £15, free with The London Pass
**Shakespeare London Walk**
If you love Shakespeare's plays, this tour will introduce you to everything about the great English writer William Shakespeare.
In this 2-hour walking tour through the ancient City of London, professional guides and actors will highlight the Tudor and medieval London that Shakespeare knew. By exploring hidden courtyards, churches, the Blackfriars Theatre (the sister theatre to Shakespeare's Globe), and two of Shakespeare's famous London residences, you'll discover what kind of man Shakespeare was, with his complex and complicated personal life.
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Tour Time: Fridays at 11:00 AM, January to mid-November
Duration: 2 hours
Meeting Point: Blackfriars Underground Station
Price: £15, free with The London Pass
