Witches and History Bankside Walking Tour

Witches and History Bankside Walking Tour

London, United Kingdom

Witches and History Bankside Walking Tour

$26 (Per Person)(All-In Price)

Overview

Witches and History Bankside Walking Tour Experience

A shared walking tour of Southwark exploring London’s suspected witches, historic sites, and Harry Potter filming locations.

Details

Step back in time and explore the hidden stories of London’s suspected witches on a character-led walking tour. A costumed witch guide leads visitors through Southwark, blending history, folklore, and vivid storytelling. The journey begins at the infamous London Bridge and continues past Southwark Cathedral, The Golden Hinde, The Globe Theatre, and Millennium Bridge. Visitors encounter tales of Nicholas Culpepper, Elizabeth Barton, Jinny Bingham, and Old Joan Butts, leaving it to them to decide the truth behind each legend.

The route winds down Winchester Walk, skirts the edges of Borough Market, follows Clink Street, and continues along Bankside, revealing Tudor ruins, Elizabethan playhouses, and striking views of St. Paul’s Cathedral across the River Thames. Along the way, visitors may also spot famous Harry Potter filming locations, making this an immersive journey through history, myth, and the magical corners of London.

Duration: 2 hours and 45 minutes

Minerva House, 5 Montague Cl, London SE1 9DF, UK

Meeting Point
  • Minerva House, 5 Montague Cl | Meet your witch at The Southwark Viewpoint, opposite Southwark Cathedral’s entrance


Witches and History Bankside Walking Tour

$50 /Per Person

  • Offered Thursday through Monday, year-round
  • 24-hour advance booking requirement
  • 24-hour advance cancellation policy

What's Included
  • A shared Witches and History Bankside Walking Tour across Southwarks Southbank
  • A character-led guide (a friendly, costumed witch)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity for the guide
  • Transportation to the meeting point
  • Food and drinks
Know Before You Go
  • Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to check-in. No-shows will not be refunded.
  • The tour is dog-friendly.
  • The route is step-free, but be aware that the streets can be uneven and cobbled in parts. If you have any mobility impairments, please contact the tour provider ahead of time.
  • The tour involves walking 0.9 mile over 1 hour and 10 minutes, but it’s a relaxed pace through the city.
  • Children aged 5 and above are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
  • As the tour takes place entirely outside, remember you to wear weather-appropriate clothing.


Witches and History Bankside Walking Tour

$50 /Per Person

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