It all comes down to the guiding…
Ours is not a journey of virtue, ours is a journey of vice.
Indeed a journey of the capital vices or cardinal sins, otherwise known as the Seven Deadly Sins, leading us into the abyss of hell. We will visit all seven of them: Lust, Avarice,
Sloth, Envy, Gluttony,
Anger
and Pride, and the people who committed them. People driven by their insatiable passions. The reset after each of the other six is lust. (Picture every other bead on a necklace being a hot, blushing red.)
So between each of the other deadly sins and their venues, their stops…it’s, oh boy, lust and more lust. Piled high…
Stacked up because lust powered, whipped, frenzied the men and women of the City of Westminster like no other sin.
At the end of the tour – the climax – Ulrike or Ian or Adam reveal the one person in history who incorporated all of the Seven Deadly Sins in his (or her) life. And they’ll shed a lot of light – not all of it lurid – about his (or her) personal influence on the history of London, the city built on sin.
Needless to say, you will meet royalty, But also artists, writers, heroes and even the original “It” girl of the Georgian period.
Join us on our sinful walk through Covent Garden and beyond.
A journey – this is a guarantee – you will remember!
Here’s a little Meet Your Guide podcast – it’s Ulrike telling us a little bit about her Seven Deadly Sins Tour.
Ulrike has also written a piece about Christabella Wyndham, one of the dramatis personae principals. It’s a good bit of salacious royal gossip and history without giving away the payoff.
SEVEN DEADLY SINS – THE PRACTICALS
Seven Deadly Sins takes place at 11 am every Monday. Meet Ulrike or Adam or Ian just outside the exit of Covent Garden Tube.
LONDON WALKS REVIEWS
“A novel, witty and hugely entertaining walk delivered with enthusiasm and dare I say passion by Ulrike.” JulieWright836, London, TripAdvisor, December 2019
“What a gem of a walk! Ulrike’s tour of Covent Garden was packed full of fun, spicy facts of days of yore in Covent Garden. We laughed and reveled over 2 hours of easy, flat walking whilst Ulrike regaled us with many stories of people and places that have left their mark on these streets. Having lived in London for over 30 years, I still learnt many new things about this great city. A great tour to recommend to visitors, including those who think they may already have seen everything London has to offer. Thanks, Ulrike.” Helen F., London, TripAdvisor, November 2019
“We met Ulrike at the Covent Garden Tube stop, and enjoyed the most entertaining walk ever! She began by telling us that the seven deadly sins, were first identified by Pope Gregory 1 in the late sixth century, and are: pride, envy, wrath, gluttony, lust, sloth, and greed. She then launched into the various sins committed in the several locations she showed. Lust did seem to reign, but others did hold their own in this presentation. I highly recommend the tour and this walk in particular.” ASharp77, Hermosa Beach, California, TripAdvisor, November 2019
David STAPYLTON –
Absolutely top class,Ulrike is knowledgeable,charming and vivacious…so many wonderful and unusual insights…made my Monday after a depressing Sunday…thoroughly recommended 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Ronen –
We had a great time with Ulrike. She is a gifted story teller, that weave with great talent and creativity historic plots,selected books and poems, old paintings and secret food associations with recent crypto schemes, the opioid epidemic and the Kardashians… She reveals secret spots and new details about the famous ones She will walk every London lover, even the experienced one, in a trail of tales, historical facts and leave you with enthusiasm. She is so knowledgeable, funny and in the details. I highly recommend it.
Neil & Ruth –
Really enjoyed the walk. The history was so much more interesting than it ever was at school! I think we must have been on a couple of dozen of the walks over the years and this would be right up there as one of the best.
Sean Murphy –
Thought provoking and entertaining walk illustrating how our politicians, celebrities and public so often fall into the same bad habits as our ancestors.
Frances Farrell –
Excellent, Ulrike is well informed and leads an entertaining and interesting tour which I and my friend agreed was well worth the time. I look forward to part 2
Siobhan –
Another fantastic walk with Ulrika..couldn’t recommend this tour enough
Steve p –
Very good walk today with Ulrike very interesting talks about the various sinners and Ulrike very good guide
David Ward –
Best entertainment in London. Ulrike
Presents seven deadly sins, with amazing knowledge and enthusiasm, always ending with a cheeky smile. David Ward, Virginia water England. 9th January 2023
Catherine Moss –
What a great tour! Fun facts, lots of interesting related historical information and delivered expertly by Ulrike – professional, entertaining and just a little cheeky!
Iris B. –
Our second ‘Seven deadly sins’ walk with Ulrike in London. What a fantastic entertainment! Ulrike must have done so much research in history. With her excellent knowledge she reveals very interesting and entertaining stories on London’s characters.