Burnings, Butchery & Black Death: A Walking Tour of London's Bloody Past

A two-hour guided walking tour from Barbican to Farringdon exploring London's dark history, from Smithfield's executions to the Black Death.

This two-hour, two-mile walking tour runs from Barbican Station to near Farringdon, taking in sites including The Charterhouse, Smithfield Market, St Bartholomew the Great, the William Wallace Memorial and Ye Olde Mitre. A guide recounts tales of regicide, rebellion, plague and the macabre, including Smithfield's bloody legacy and how the city dealt with the Black Death. Groups are limited to 15 people and the experience is supplied by Historic London Tours.