Where history happened! And the people who made it happen.
What do London’s sewers, Charles Dickens, the Charge of the Light Brigade and Oscar Wilde have in common? They all feature in this walk through London’s Westminster remembering turning points in history and the people who created, campaigned, and sometimes suffered to change not just London, not just Britain but the world.
Guide: David G.
Route starts: Meet outside Starbucks at Embankment Tube station
Route finishes: Parliament Square, near Westminster Tube station.
Duration 2 – 2.5 hours
Sample the walk
Here’s David guiding the Charge of the Light Brigade
Meet your guide
David G., the platonic ideal of a great guide
IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THE GUIDING
Janet Bradford –
Excellent guide who was practical, humorous and talented. I was meant to leave earlier but frankly found the walk too interesting to leave. Great part of London to explore and within relevant focus points of interest.
Y G –
Very interesting. Our guide David spoke clearly and was very informative
Jack McDavid –
A hugely enjoyable, entertaining and informative event – one of the best (if not THE best) of the many London Walks I have undertaken. I shall certainly look out for further David-guided forays in the future.
Mr John M Beasley –
David was excellent. His breadth of knowledge and his humour kept us all engaged as we enjoyed this walk.
Duncan Fowler –
Wonderful tour. David’s enthusiasm and knowledge shine through. His legal background is invaluable as so many of the game changers did so via changes in the law and he was able to talk us through this while linking several of the game changers and sites together.
The tour flew by and went over the 2 hour mark so extra points for value for money.
Lisa Graham –
David was very knowledgeable and engaging. The tour was so engrossing that I couldn’t believe it when we reached the last stop and realised 2 and a half hours had passed!
Martin Tomsett –
A well-structured walk and eloquently delivered commentary. David has a wealth of knowledge and some interesting anecdotes. Thoroughly enjoyable and highly recommended.
Tim Gifford –
Great walk this morning and had a most enjoyable stroll through from Charing Cross to Whitehall and on to Westminster, learning many fascinating things along the way. History, characters and humour woven nicely together to create a really fun walk. Definitely one to do!
Edna M –
I took this tour with David. I learned a lot about history while at the same time enjoying David’s humor. David is an excellent guide and even took the trouble to personally advise every member of the group as to how to find the way to their next destination after the tour. Highly recommended.
Nicki Francis –
What does Oscar Wilde have in common with the Charge of the Light Brigade? This was a great way to spend 2 1/2 hours in London. David really knows his stuff and kept the story (and the group) moving. Interesting, informative and fun. Highly recommended. Thank you!