London Discovery Tours With Richard Jones
London Discovery Tours With Richard Jones
London Discovery Tours With Richard Jones
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London Discovery Walks are conducted by author Richard Jones and they take you on voyages of discovery that explore the hidden, lesser visited parts of London.Richard is the author of books on Charles Dickens, Haunted London and Jack the Ripper. He is also a qualified and registered London Tourist Guide and is licensed by the Institute of Tourist Guiding.He leads tours on most days and strives to make each of his tours a unique and rewarding experience.
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LondonJmj
London87 contributions
Aug 2020
In the absence of a holiday away from home in 2020, I was keen to improve my knowledge of the history and geography of the City of London (an area where I have never worked,so not familiar with all the back streets etc.). Having previously joined a Dickens Tour with Richard, I knew the Secret London one would probably fit the bill, as Richard is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the city. I was not disappointed. While some of the walk covered areas I had previously explored, I found out new things about these streets and buildings, and I was also introduced to other hidden gems. I think it is an interesting walk whether you are a resident or a tourist. This is the perfect time to do the walk as the streets in the city are almost deserted so you can explore without the hustle and bustle of normal city life and linger at a relaxed pace.
One thought for Richard: While we’re coming out of lockdown,it might be helpful to reassure potential clients that toilet facilities can be found near the route of the walk. There are definitely some pubs and eateries open.
One thought for Richard: While we’re coming out of lockdown,it might be helpful to reassure potential clients that toilet facilities can be found near the route of the walk. There are definitely some pubs and eateries open.
Written August 18, 2020
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Thank you for your comment and its great to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that I was to show you new parts of London
Best wishes
Richard
Written August 24, 2020
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carolmorgan_12
London, UK42 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
Our tour was taken by Jeremy. He was great, very engaging and projected well so we could all hear clearly. He involved the group and kept us well entertained whilst being very knowledgable. Registration on arrival was very easy and we started on time. You will see lots of other Ripper tours in the same area, at one stage there were 6 groups in the same square but we could still hear clearly and each group seemed to have their favourite place to stand so it wasn’t a problem.
There were a mixture of people in our group, a couple of American tourists, some families with teenagers and couples of various ages but everyone seemed to be engaged. People will wander through but Jeremy just pretended they were part of the tour with a friendly witty comment.
This is the first tour we have done so I can’t compare with other tours but we will definitely book again with Discovery Tours, perhaps the Ghost or Secret London tour.
There were a mixture of people in our group, a couple of American tourists, some families with teenagers and couples of various ages but everyone seemed to be engaged. People will wander through but Jeremy just pretended they were part of the tour with a friendly witty comment.
This is the first tour we have done so I can’t compare with other tours but we will definitely book again with Discovery Tours, perhaps the Ghost or Secret London tour.
Written April 17, 2022
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Hello Carol
Thank you for your comments and we do appreciate you taking the time to leave your thoughts.
Its great to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Jeremy, finding him engaging, knowledgeable and entertaining.
We would love to see you again on a future tour.
Best wishes
Richard
Written December 27, 2022
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John P
Epsom, United Kingdom6 contributions
Dec 2022
We very much enjoyed Richard's Christmas Carol tour, learning much about Dickens, the story and its context including why Dickens wrote it in the first place. A few days later attended a production of A Christmas Carol and for the first time properly understood the detail.
I was a little worried that my family might have too much Dickens for one week when doing both but it was in fact a great benefit.
I was a little worried that my family might have too much Dickens for one week when doing both but it was in fact a great benefit.
Written January 4, 2023
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Hello John
Thank you for your comments, I do appreciate hearing back.
I am so pleased to hear that you and your family enjoyed your tour, finding the 'back story' of the novella interesting.
'Too much Dickens' - never :-)
But once again, many thanks and so pleased the tour added to your enjoyment of the production you attended.
Best wishes
Richard
Written January 10, 2023
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GroveEast
Nuneaton, UK15 contributions
Aug 2021
So first met Richard a couple of years ago on an evening guided tour 'Ghost Tour' in the City and it was brilliant and he was first rate as a guide and raconteur. His history knowledge is spectacular. So I bought a private tour and we did 'Secret London' last Sunday. Just four of us and Richard and he didn't disappoint. Totally fascinating and enjoyable over 2 hours in the heart of the City. Richard hails from Stoke on Trent but you wouldn't think it - he should have the freedom of the City - a superb representative and keeper of historical facts and tales. Thanks Richard we will certainly do another walk next year.
Written September 4, 2021
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Thank you for your comments and its great to hear that your enjoyed the tour .
I do really appreciate your kind words .
London is such a wonderful City to explore and its a delight to share its hidden passageways and secrets.
Thoroughly enjoyed sharing Secret London with you and look forward to meeting you all again
With best wishes
Richard
Written September 8, 2021
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Sandra J
11 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
Highly recommend the Alleyways and Shadows Ghost Walk. Richard Jones is highly knowledgeable and has written 22 books on various subjects surrounding history of London. Richard was very interesting and the detail of the various places we visited was impressive. We have visited and worked in the City for many years but have never seen the alleyways and historical pubs we saw and we will visit on our own another time. We were so impressed it is our intention to book a different tour with Richard. I urge you to look at the website to view all the options. It was refreshing to hear someone speak with such knowledge of the places we visited.
This tour is suitable for anyone as the pace is slow to ensure everyone keeps up.
This tour is suitable for anyone as the pace is slow to ensure everyone keeps up.
Written June 26, 2024
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Hello Sandra
Thank you for your very kind words and I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour.
London is such a joy to explore and I do enjoy sharing the history with others.
Its great to hear I was able to show you a new part of London and I do hope you enjoy exploring the hidden away alleys within The City.
Thank you for your recommendation - we do value hearing back.
With best wishes
Richard
Written July 1, 2024
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Douglas F
1 contribution
Nov 2022
On a recent visit to London to celebrate my Mom's birthday, I booked with Richard Jones to do his walking tour of London focused on Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" - we had an absolutely AMAZING time! It was absolutely the highlight of our visit to London! It really exceeded our already high expectations – Richard was wonderful, such a warm person 😊 Not only was his tour exceptionally informative and entertaining, but I was also really touched by how attentive he was to my Mom, who was dealing with some mobility issues during our trip. Richard really put his all into his time with us, and for that I am deeply grateful. I couldn't recommend taking a walking tour with Richard Jones more enthusiastically!
Thank you, Richard - we're all looking forward to our next walking tour with you!
Thank you, Richard - we're all looking forward to our next walking tour with you!
Written December 26, 2022
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Hello Doug
Thank you so much for your super review and kind words.
I am so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour and in fact it exceeded your expectations.
As you know I love Dickens and love sharing the related sites.
i very much enjoyed meeting you all and look forward to seeing you again.
Best wishes
Richard
Written December 27, 2022
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M J
United Kingdom120 contributions
Dec 2024 • Solo
As this my fav book I was really looking forward to it, we started at The Exchange & it felt like stepping back in time, Richard J was very welcoming & looked good in his costume. Group of appr 44 far too big. RJ took 1 & 1/4 hrs to get to Marley in the story then scooted over many parts, we visited a few places but not as many as expected & mostly modern areas ie: Scrooge's front door was black door with knocker on a modern office block so left to our 'imagination'! at end went to church yard of St Peter's only 1 headstone at back by wall, i would have thought with so many churches we could be taken to a proper graveyard, i left at this point v disappointed, i've done other tours which have been excellent
Written December 27, 2024
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mandyw1995
Broadstairs, UK69 contributions
Jul 2023
This was a fantastic Tour. We did the Jack the Ripper Walking Tour, we were lucky to have Jeremy as our tour guide. He was amazing, he was so engaging, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and just a great guide. I went with my two children, 16 and 20 and they both thoroughly enjoyed this too. If you love history and are interested in Jack the Ripper's victims, then please please book this tour. We are definitely going to book another tour with this company.
Written July 27, 2023
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Hello Mandy
Thank you for your super comments and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed a fantastic tour with Jeremy, finding him to be knowledgeable and a great guide.
He will be super pleased to hear that you all enjoyed his tour.
Thank you for your recommendation of his tour - it is appreciated.
Best wishes
Richard
Written July 1, 2024
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bodgejob
Wallingford, UK54 contributions
Jun 2012 • Couples
My partner and I took one of Richard Jones' ghost walks around London and found it to be totally captivating. We were taken around central London to some remarkably historically significant places which could speak for themselves, but they didn't have to as Richard uses a sense of theatre to convey to great effect; this could be overdone by lesser walk guides, but Richard strikes a good balance of fact and vaudeville. All in all some great history and some spooky ghost stories, and an hour and a half which seemed to fly by in ten minutes. Full marks.
Written April 9, 2013
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JanLen
Warrington, UK106 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
We did the Saturday night Alleyways & Shadows Walk with Richard Jones and it delivered everything it promised. Richard is extremely knowledgeable, informative, professional and clear in his explanations. He held his audience’s attention throughout the walk and can be clearly heard whether you are at the front or back of the (in this case large) group. The topics covered were fascinating; the walk is not strenuous and is well paced. Great value and great fun.
Written November 25, 2018
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I went on a ghost walk on the Isle of Wight where the tour included hidden "actors" to enhance the spookiness. Does this tor have hidden extras like this? I'm thinking of giving gift vouchers to nieces and nephews so would lime to know what would be in store for them
Written December 2, 2016
They do not, but Richard the guide is the finest orator you will have the pleasure of listening to & held the group spellbound.
Written May 2, 2017
Hi, im looking at taking the halloween haunted tour, and was just asking about where these tours begin, as i need to book and plan travel beforehand
Cheers
Written August 17, 2015
Went on Haunted Horror tour last night ... he is a BRILLIANT guide! Have fun
Written October 22, 2016
Thank you for your enquiry
Yes, the Secret London, A Walk Back In Time, runs on selected dates through to April currently
Please go onto the website to check dates and availability or contact the office and we can advise
Regards
Joanne
Written January 27, 2015
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