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London's Dark Past: A Gruesome Walking Tour
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Overview
Burnings, Butchery & Black Death walking tour explores London's grim history around Smithfield, revealing tales of medieval executions, Black Death corpses, and Dickensian slums. Limited to 15 attendees, the two-hour tour starts at Barbican Station and ends near Farringdon Station. Prepare for a journey into the city's bloody past. 
Highlights
Uncover London's Macabre History: Explore the chilling history of Smithfield, where burnings, butchery, and the Black Death unfolded, revealing the city's darkest secrets.
Expertly Guided Historical Journey: Led by knowledgeable guides, delve into medieval executions, Dickensian slums, and the grim realities of London's past.
Intimate and Engaging Experience: With a limited group size of 15, enjoy a personalized and interactive exploration of London's bloody history.
Walk Through Time: Embark on a 2-mile journey from Barbican to Farringdon, uncovering historical sites and stories along the way.
Sentiment Analysis
Overall, the tour is highly rated for its informative and engaging exploration of London's dark history, although the gruesome content may not suit everyone. The small group size enhances the experience.
Engaging storytelling by knowledgeable guides
Fascinating historical insights into London's darker side
Well-paced tour covering significant historical sites
Intimate group size allowing for better interaction
Some found the graphic content disturbing
Weather can impact enjoyment of the outdoor tour
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