About this tour
This two-to-three-hour walking tour traces London's deadliest epidemics through medieval streets and burial grounds. You'll visit sites where the Great Plague erupted, explore mass graves including the largest one discovered, and examine skeletal remains of Black Death victims recently excavated. The route follows Samuel Pepys's documented path through the catastrophe, then examines how the Great Fire of 1666 ultimately arrested the disease's spread. Medieval landmarks reveal how these crises reshaped not just London but European history itself.
Highlights
- Stand at ground zero where the Great Plague began spreading
- Access London's largest identified plague pit and burial site
- View actual human remains of a medieval Black Death victim
- Walk streets documented by Samuel Pepys during the outbreak
- See where the Great Fire started and contained the plague
- Examine medieval sites that altered London and beyond
What to expect
Expect a sobering, detail-led account of two catastrophes that devastated the city. Your guide will walk you through specific streets and gravesites, explaining transmission, mortality rates and social collapse during the plagues, then the fire's accidental role in ending it. You'll see where bodies were hastily buried, sometimes in layers, and examine physical evidence held in museums. The narrative weaves Samuel Pepys's eyewitness accounts with archaeological findings, grounding the history in real locations and people rather than generalities. The tour moves steadily; moderate fitness helps you keep pace across uneven medieval lanes.
Good to know
Bring £5 for Tube fares if you need public transport to the meeting point. The route covers cobbled and historic streets—wear sturdy footwear. The content addresses death and disease directly; consider your comfort with that subject matter. Service animals are welcome.
Frequently asked
- How long does The Great Plague & Black Death Tour of London take?
- The Great Plague & Black Death Tour of London runs for approximately 2 hours – 3 hours.
- How much does The Great Plague & Black Death Tour of London cost?
- Prices start from AUD $309 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does The Great Plague & Black Death Tour of London run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs The Great Plague & Black Death Tour of London?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.