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The Blood and Tears Walk

Barbican Station, London EC1A 4JA, England (City of London)
44 (0)20 7625 5155
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Ranked #72 of 419 activities in London
Type: Tours
Owner description: 'The Blood and Tears Walk' has a cult reputation with massive 'word of mouth'. Going for ten years, it is one of the best known London walks. Guide... more » Owner description: 'The Blood and Tears Walk' has a cult reputation with massive 'word of mouth'. Going for ten years, it is one of the best known London walks. Guide Declan McHugh has been on television and radio and thousands come each year to learn about Jack the Ripper, other London serial killers, witchcraft, executions, conspiracy theories etc. Meets outside the only exit at Barbican station and ends two hours later at Holborn underground station. « less
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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

This walking tour was by far the best tour of London I have ever taken. Not only did I learn lot's about London's bloody and scary past, but was fun and exciting. Declan is a very good story teller and makes the tour come alive for a very fair price. He most definitely knew what he was talking about. Without... More

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St. John's, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

Found this walk through the London Pass. I have always wanted to do this type of walk in London. It was interesting. For anyone considering this walk, the guide is theatrical and entertaining and likes to interact with the group. Wear comfy shoes and be prepared that it is a brisk but enjoyable walk through parts of London at night... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

Forget the tour guides which seem to be rehearsing a over performed script! Declan is insightful, funny and engaging on his re'hashing' of Londons grim past. Taking you through small alleys and by atmospheric monuments of the city, telling you overlooked details of some of the capitals well known murders and providing many tales of those which have had less... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

I found this walking tour very fascinating. You'll hear all sorts of facts that you have paid good money to hear and you'll be putty in the guides hands, The guide actively involves you with questions to ponder as well as getting-to-know-you questions at random intervals. All top stuff. He is very laid back but also you can tell he... More

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Rochester, NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

What a great walk. This was the one of the best parts of my visit to London. Declan McHugh could recite a soup recipe and make it fascinating! Declan obviously knows his stuff-well researched both in terms of history and the lay of the land. My college aged son said it was the best thing he did here in London.... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

Declan is a very professional guide bringing us on the fast pace tour. Wear good shoes, train up your speed and be grateful that he is covering as much ground as he can given the limited time that we have. Declan is a great storyteller, transporting us to the various time periods with his tales and there were times that... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

We went on the tour "The Blood And Tears Walk", with Declan. He was telling amazing stories about what happens in the past. Enthusiastic guide and story-teller. He has also written the book : "Bloody London". You should buy, and read it, you will not be disappointed. Will do "The Walk" again next time we visit London. Thanks to Declan... More

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Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

Decaln was an enthusiastic guide, shame it was run (literally) at breakneck speed, so often missed parts of talk, as we couldn't catch him or get in close as lots on our tour. Still enjoyed back streets of London and tales of serial killers, maybe enjoyed wrong word, interesting to hear and often context helped with creep factor!!!

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Cheshire, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

This is an excellent way to spend an evening in London during the summer or winter months, I have joined this walk twice and both times were brilliant. Declan is an excellent guide who keeps you engrossed in his fascinating stories, although he does walk rather quickly do ensure you are wearing comfortable shoes!

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Egham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2013

I went on the tour with a few my friends in October, looking for a thrill and we were not disappointed! Declan has an amazing skill to paint the picture very clearly through his story telling. He makes you feel as if you are re-living history. Their is so much fascinating history that I had no idea about before this... More

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