On The Beat – A Unique Crime and Police Tour with Retired Police Sergeants
Trip Highlights
Available as a Private Tour
Unique and personal insights into London’s criminal underbelly
A fascinating deep dive into the history of crime and law enforcement
Engaging for all age groups
Description
Explore the history of crime and law enforcement in London with two gentlemen who know it best.
On this one-of-a-kind journey, you will travel from the gin-soaked, crime-ridden slums of 18th century Covent Garden to the formation of London’s First Police Service and onwards to modern days through stories of London’s dark underbelly.
Tour info
Why take this tour?
You will be escorted by either Francis or David, both retired London Police Sergeants and professional guides, who both have years of crime-busting under their belts. Hear of the Bow Street Runners, infamous prisoners, fugitives from justice, attacks against the citizens of London and the people who protect and serve this sprawling city every day. See the sites of attempted regicides, Horsguards Parade, and the National Police Memorial, head from the UK’s smallest police station to its busiest, from Old Scotland Yard to New to view the famous rotating sign. During this rollercoaster ride through some of the darker parts of London’s history, you will also get a chance to see a pub dedicated to Britain’s most beloved fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes.
Through the very heart of Westminster and the Crown Estate, are you ready to walk in the shoes of the men and women in blue?
Included
English speaking expert tour guides and ex-police officers
Excluded
Gratuities
Food & drink
Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Things to know
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to the tour.
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Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to the tour.
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Availability
This tour is available every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday at 2:00 PM
This tour is available every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday at 2:00 PM
The Important Stuff
- Please arrive fifteen minutes before the start time on your voucher.
- The experience will end at Westminster tube station at 4:00 PM.
- Please wear comfortable shoes and always carry water.
- This tour is professionally handled and the stories told are pertinent rather...
- Please arrive fifteen minutes before the start time on your voucher.
- The experience will end at Westminster tube station at 4:00 PM.
- Please wear comfortable shoes and always carry water.
- This tour is professionally handled and the stories told are pertinent rather than gratuitous. However, due to the nature of some content discussed, this may not be for everyone.
Meeting Place
Meet our guides outside Covent Garden tube station where they will be holding an Urban Saunters sign. We recommend using the elevators to reach ground level at this station as it’s deep underground and the stairs are numerous.
Meet our guides outside Covent Garden tube station where they will be holding an Urban Saunters sign. We recommend using the elevators to reach ground level at this station as it’s deep underground and the stairs are numerous.
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