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
Eileen Bartley –
Went on the walk yesterday and had a great time. Found out so much about the streets where we have walked hundreds of times. Informative, witty and most enjoyable. Highly recommend it!
Ned –
Ulrika is a fabulous guide, full of great stories that illuminate history and bring the past alive. Her tour was terrificfun.
Merri –
We had a very informative and Fun walk with Ulrike recently on our time in London. Acquired information that I’m certain we would never have learned had we not taken this tour.
Well done.
James –
A delightful walk with Ulrike today. It combined obscure anecdotes, fascinating historical details, and humorous observations about the frailties of humankind and how they helped to make London the incredible city it is.
Peter Schatzer –
Thanks to a very knowledgeable tour guide, looking at personalities and places through the lens of who committed one, several or all the 7 deadly sins was both informative and great fun.
Jonathan Garrett –
Veteran London Walkers (about 20 years) and had a superb and entertaining walk with Ulrike on the 7 Deadly Sins. Amazed there are still bits of London that we didn’t know and the accompanying stories had the right amount of risque material. Knowledgeable and passionate, just hope her voice held out for the rest of the day!
Francesca –
I recently took a fascinating walking tour of London focusing on the Seven Deadly Sins, and it was an unforgettable experience, largely thanks to our fantastic guide, Ulrike. She was incredibly knowledgeable, weaving historical facts with captivating stories about how each sin has appeared throughout the city’s history.
Ulrike’s passion for both the subject and London’s darker side was evident in every stop. The pace was perfect, with plenty of time to ask questions and take in the sights.
If you’re looking for a unique, thought-provoking tour of London, Ulrike’s Seven Deadly Sins tour is a must!
Viji –
Adam is a witty and knowledgeable guide. He does an awesome job connecting interesting pieces of trivia to bring the history alive. A real treat!
Aaron –
This was a fun, frivolous and entertaining walk with the odd bit of bawdy sauce. Ulrike is well researched and very engaging and kept the group thoroughly entertained throughout. Looking forward to doing part 2 in the City of London at a later date. This is my second tour with Ulrike and I thoroughly recommend.
Gord Gilroy –
This experience was well worth the investment! Ulrike led a most informative walk providing dozens of historical insights during our 2+ hour tour. Her commentary was nicely balanced with deep knowledge, thoughtful answers and just the right amount of humour. Well done! I’ll be back for more LW tours in February!