London Serial Killers - The Blood and Tears Walk
Your Guide, Declan, is an expert on London and British serial killers, AND world serial killers. Yes, Jack the Ripper, but NOT just Jack the Ripper - Declan knows about the behaviour and psychology of serial killers worldwide.
The Tour has, at this moment, 472 5-star reviews on Viator/TripAdvisor and it is rated ‘Excellent’ by Viator. It's also a 'Traveller's Choice' on TripAdvisor. This is an immersive and memorable experience.
The Tour is a 12+ certificate meaning ONLY people aged 12 and over can attend. That is because there are many chilling & disturbing stories. You will leave the Tour better informed - but also more wary...
With the 'Tour plus Book' option, you receive a personally signed copy of Declan McHugh's best-selling 'Bloody London' book, nearly 200 pages of dark deeds in London's grim past.
The Book is 90% different from the Tour - essentially, Book and Tour are two totally different products. The Book has sold 8,500 copies so far, with excellent Amazon reviews.
Options
Blood & Tears Walk: Thur & Fri
Duration: 2 hours
What's included in London Serial Killers - The Blood and Tears Walk
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Church of St. Bartholomew the Great
The sad story of an uncaught serial killer who first murdered a 6 year-old girl, then 7 years later murdered a 7-year-old girl inside Barbican Station! Your Guide, Declan, discusses the similarities between the cases and profiles the Killer.
Holy Sepulchre London
The sinister economics of dead people. Grave-robbing and serial killing. Clue: The Doctors at St Bartholomew’s Hospital were happy to deal with real low-lifes.
Old Bailey
The most famous court in the world: The Central Criminal Court. Otherwise known as The Old Bailey. Two serial killers who had their trials here. Firstly, one who appeared here TWICE and who sent an innocent man to his death before later confessing his multiple murders of women. Then the grim background to another who murdered 13 women and caused terror for over FIVE years. Later in the Tour I talk about two other serial killers whose trials were here. One who murdered 15 boys and men; and the other serial killer who is perhaps the most dangerous woman in the world.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Live entertainment
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 20 people per booking
- Operates in all weather condition so dress appropriately
- MINIMUM age is 12 years. This is strictly enforced.
- Children are 12-14 years old. Adults are 15+.
- You MUST add 20 minutes extra travelling time, due to constant Underground train delays
- I would seriously consider choosing a different Tour if you have mobility/significant health issues. It’s a fairly brisk pace – it has to be to cover 10 serial killers in two hours - and we cover 2 miles (3.2 km). And in Summer it can be hot all through the two hours. Truthfully (and quite apart from the subject matter), this Tour will not be suitable for everyone because of the distance and the reasonably fast pace. This Tour is also not recommended for people in their 70s because, as I said, it's quite fast-paced and we cover about 2 miles =3.2 kms.
- Don't attend if you are feeling unwell and have a temperature with a new persistent cough
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- I meet you directly opposite the ONLY exit at Barbican underground station, just 6 metres (20 feet) away from the only exit. Look for the black and red sign, saying 'The Blood and Tears Walk', on my rucksack on the ground.
End Points
- We end at the wonderful 'The Princess Louise' pub 208 High Holborn, Holborn, London WC1V 7EP. Holborn underground station (Central and Piccadilly lines) is only 60 seconds away from that pub.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Warning! Minimum age is 12 years. 'The Blood and Tears Walk' has proven NOT to be suitable for people under 12 years old.... • 7PM Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. WARNING! You MUST aim to arrive at 6.45PM because London has CONSTANT underground train delays, and unless you aim to come that early, you may come late and find I have gone with those who turned up on time. Hundreds have missed the Tour over the years by aiming to come just in time, but missing the 7PM departure time. WARNING! Valid from the time of first use, for the duration selected.
