The Sweeney Todd Walking Tour for Two
About this experience
Sweeney Todd, the demon barber of Fleet Street is an urban London legend, but few people have seen where the myth originally came to life. On this Sweeney Todd Walking Tour for Two you’ll walk down the shadowy alleyways and buildings that gave rise to the legend, and hear plenty of folklore and history along the way.
You’ll visit the site of the notorious barber shop where Sweeney Todd was alleged to have worked, and Mrs. Lovett’s pie shop close by. Your expert tour guide will tell you the tales of Sweeney selecting his victims, robbing them and getting rid of their remains with the help of Mrs. Lovett, and you’ll learn of other grisly happenings in the surrounding area too.
The story of Sweeney Todd is one that’s persisted for centuries. It may or may not be true, but you’ll be questioning your beliefs for days after this!
SKU: PLPWS2 SP6
For 2
participants12 Months
ValidityFlexible
BookingEasy
ExchangesInstant
Delivery
What's Included
- 2 hour walking tour for two around Fleet Street and Temple
- Learn the legend of Sweeney Todd, Mrs. Lovett and their base of operations
- Hear ghostly tales of creepy goings on including hauntings, apparitions and the fearsome Jack the Ripper
- Walk outside the 12th century Temple Church as featured in the Da Vinci code and learn about the ancient Order of The Knight's Templar
- See Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Pub - one of the oldest in London, rebuilt in 1667 after the Great Fire and favoured by many world famous writers over the centuries
- Not for the faint-hearted – this is described as a ‘horror tour’ for a reason
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
On the day of your tour, you will meet your expert tour guide outside Temple underground station – you’ll be able to spot them by the ‘Sweeney Todd Tour’ sign that they’ll be holding – and then set out on your tour which lasts approximately 2 hours.
As you move through Fleet Street and the surrounding area you’ll learn all about the spooky and horrifying goings on that have gone on throughout the years, particularly related to the Sweeney Todd legend. The tour finishes at St Bride's Church, Fleet Street, which is close to Blackfriars and St Paul's tube stations.
Location
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London
- Temple Station, London
Participant guidelines
- Minimum age: 12 (under 16 need to be accompanied by a paying adult)
- The tour is unfortunately not suitable for those with mobility difficulties
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary
Availability
This experience takes place on selected Fridays at 18.30.
We recommend you book at least one week in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.
Please allow approximately 2 hours for the whole experience.
What about insurance?
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.
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Customer Reviews
“Coulsdon Manor and Golf Club”
Stayed Saturday night with DBB. A gift from our friends. Near Purley and Mayfield's Lavender Farm. Can be tricky to find. Great hotel, friendly staff and good food and service. Bar open 24 hours but credit card details required on booking if you want to drink use bar after 11 pm. Lift and disabled facilities (ask). Great golf course/scenery. Good room (110). A mix of old and new. Recommended.
“Average”
Hotel was nice but a bit run down and need some TLC. The staff were pleasant but it just seemed like it was everyone's first day and no one knew what they were doing. Food was good though!
“Disappointment in every sense”
After having our wedding reception at Coulsdon Manor we thought using a one night experience voucher gift there would be a great way to reminisce. How wrong we could have been! For a start the hotel reception was freezing due to a broken window, but the bar (only entertainment), was out of action for refit and the make shift restaurant bar was awful, so uncomfortable! The room was dirty, shabby and broken. The grounds looked unkept and all the communal decor was the same from 2004! Very poor!
Response from Virgin Experience Days
Hi Paul, Many thank for taking the time to leave a review. We're really sorry to see that you didn't enjoy your One Night Stay at Coulsdon Manor. This does not sound like the high standards that we would expect for our customers and we will be sure to address your comments with the supplier directly.