Scientists and Monsters Walk

Explore London’s Scientists and Monsters, a guided walk in Soho, Mayfair and St James’s.

Hear histories of famous scientists
Perfect for curious minds
Qualified City of Westminster tour guide

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Who inspired Frankenstein? Where is Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’s house? Why did Issac Newton have 19 people executed?

This walking tour explores the scientists that shaped history and the monsters they inspired. Uncover the surprising histories from Davy to Darwin, Ada Lovelace and Lord Byron.

Walking through the heart of Mayfair and St James’s and finishing in Soho this guided walk is great for those looking for a gentle, interesting, fun, stroll, that will leave you with plenty to think about!

Start: Green Park
End: Piccadilly Circus

Your Guide: Dr Stephen King

Scientist and Monsters Walk Reviews

Cliff and Ann

A very interesting walk and talk about ‘Scientists and Monsters’. We learned some fascinating facts about notable scientists and mathematicians, including Davy, Newton, Hooke, Faraday, Darwin, Wallace and Lovelace. In addition, we heard about famous literary figures, such as Robert Louis Stevenson (Jekyll and Hyde), Lord Byron and the author of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley. Furthermore, Stephen pointed-out unusual features such as coal bunker manhole covers and fossil prints in Portland stone masonry.

Tara Damon

Enjoyable, informative and entertaining walk around Mayfair and Soho.

Cliff and Ann

Carolyn

What a fantastic way to spend this Sunday afternoon.Thoroughly enjoyed the walk, very informative .I felt that Stephen had done excellently planning and researching for the walk.Stephen brings a magic to the walk and also is very clearly spoken so that I heard every word.I would highly recommend. Looking forward to the next walk.

Fiona

We wandered through areas of London we had not previously explored and were introduced to new information about sites and buildings that we thought we knew!

Louisa

What a great walk. Not a run of the mill subject for a walk but it was very interesting and lots of places identified connected to the writers and their books as well as many scientists and their ‘discoveries’. Steve was friendly, full of knowledge and happy to answer any questions. Very much recommended!

Brenda

Steve is an excellent and knowledgeable guide. The walk which was in a very nice part of London was very interesting learning about people and places of the past. Would highly recommend.d

Angela

Friendly, informative and entertaining guide. Good pace. Thoroughly recommend.