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Oliver Twist Walk
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- Discover 1837 London
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Step into the world of Oliver Twist and journey back to 1837, when London’s streets bustled with life, intrigue, and danger. Picture yourself among city dwellers striding purposefully past street sweepers eager for a few coins, while horse-drawn carriages and omnibuses rumble by. Imagine how you might have survived in a city where fortunes could change in an instant and the shadows held as many threats as opportunities.
As dusk falls, the city transforms: the roads out of Victorian London become the hunting grounds of highwaymen, lurking in the darkness, ready to relieve travellers of their valuables-or worse. Night-time London was a perilous place, where the threat of violence was never far away and even the innocent had to keep their wits about them.
On this immersive walking tour, you’ll follow in the footsteps of Oliver Twist and the Artful Dodger as they wind through the heart of London towards Fagin’s notorious den, retracing scenes from Charles Dickens’s classic novel. Along the way, you’ll discover the real locations that inspired Dickens, and hear stories of hardship, cunning, and survival that shaped the lives of London’s poorest residents.
You’ll learn why stealth was essential for Oliver and his companions, especially when slipping through the city’s labyrinthine streets to avoid the ever-watchful eyes of the police. Just as in Dickens’s time, blending in and staying alert could mean the difference between freedom and capture.
Walking Tour Details:
Start: Angel Tube Station
End: Farringdon Station
Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
Accessibility: Step-free access
Suitable for: All age groups (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Experience Victorian London as Dickens described it-gritty, vibrant, and alive with stories. Will you be able to navigate its dangers and delights, just as Oliver did?
Oliver Twist Walking Tour Reviews

Kay
We really enjoyed this walk. Hazel is a very engaging and informative guide and as a Dickens fan it was a real treat, although you don’t have to be familiar with the book to appreciate the walk. Following the route Oliver took with the Artful Dodger to Fagin’s den, we learnt a lot about the history of the area and how hard life was for so many in that era. Lots of places to sit down throughout and it was a nice sunny day as well. Highly recommended. Will definitely be booking another walk soon.

Elaine
It was beyond brilliant. We promptly set off from Angel Islington at 1pm and revisited the tales from Charles Dickens. Although Oliver Twist was not a real person his life was definitely based on circumstances and people of the time. I have often been fascinated with the severe hardship of young orphan children and the workhouses, truly hard times for young people. A very engaging guide who was enthusiast as she retold ancient history, in plain sight, told with a twist.

Shenis
Informative and very interesting guided walk not only about the history of Oliver Twist but also the history of London. Highly recommended. |

Mark
Loved it, not a part of London I would have expected to find so much history but the guide was very knowledgeable and the walk was well structured (including lots of places to sit) giving a story with memorable highlights. I am now downloading the book to be able to visualise that proper settings and characters. We will definitely book another tour here!

Stephen
This was a fantastic tour of Dickensian London. Our guide – Hazel is a fount of knowledge on London past and present. I discovered lots of things around the corner from where I live that were completely new to me including a shop which I plan to go back to.

Julie
I recently joined around 15 other people on the Oliver Twist walk, with Hazel as our guide. The walk covered some places that featured in the book. The walk started at Angel station, we walked through Clerkenwell and learned lots of facts about the area. Hazel is a great guide, were encouraged to ask questions and the experience was entertaining as well as educational. I will definitely look for other walks from this company. |


























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