Charles Dickens’ London: A Journey Through Oliver Twist & Beyond
A Private Chauffeured Tour Through the Dark & Dazzling World of Dickens
Step into Victorian London and explore the streets that inspired Charles Dickens’ most famous novels, including Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, and A Christmas Carol. This exclusive chauffeured tour takes you through Dickens’ personal history, the real-life locations of his characters, and the hidden corners of the city that shaped his storytelling. From grimy workhouses to grand townhouses, smoky taverns to law courts, uncover the dark realities of Victorian life that Dickens so vividly brought to life.
Highlights:
• Visit the site of the real-life workhouse that inspired Oliver Twist.
• See Charles Dickens’ former home, now a museum dedicated to his life and work.
• Drive past the locations of Victorian debtors’ prisons, a theme central to Dickens’ novels.
• Explore the narrow alleys of Clerkenwell and Fagin’s London.
• Stop at the courts that inspired Bleak House and A Tale of Two Cities.
• Visit a historic pub where Dickens himself drank and wrote.
Tour Overview:
Your journey begins at the Charles Dickens Museum, located in the author’s former home in Bloomsbury. Here, you’ll see original manuscripts, personal letters, and first editions of his books, giving you an intimate glimpse into Dickens’ world.
Next, drive to Clerkenwell, once a notorious slum and home to the real-life inspiration for Fagin’s gang in Oliver Twist. Stroll through narrow, shadowy alleys, much like the ones where the Artful Dodger roamed, and learn how Dickens’ own experiences as a child shaped his portrayal of poverty, crime, and injustice.
Continue to the site of Marshalsea Prison, where Dickens’ father was imprisoned for debt—a trauma that haunted Dickens for life and heavily influenced Little Dorrit and David Copperfield. Nearby, visit the historic Royal Courts of Justice, which served as inspiration for the endless legal battles in Bleak House and other works.
Your tour then takes you to the heart of Victorian London, stopping at the sites of workhouses and orphanages, where children endured horrific conditions, just as Oliver Twist did. Hear about the real-life reform movements Dickens championed, including his friendship with Angela Burdett-Coutts, a wealthy philanthropist who worked with him to improve the lives of London’s poorest citizens.
Finally, relax with a drink at one of Dickens’ favorite historic pubs, such as the George Inn or The Grapes, where he often sat, wrote, and observed the colorful characters that filled his novels.
A Tour of London’s Dark & Dazzling Past
This chauffeured experience is perfect for literature lovers, history buffs, and anyone fascinated by Victorian London. Whether you’re exploring the crime-filled alleys of Fagin’s London, the courtrooms of Bleak House, or the real-life tragedies that inspired Dickens, this tour brings his world to life in a way that’s both haunting and unforgettable.
Price :
£1484 per group