Infamous Criminals of London
Experience the dark side of London town
Step into history with Century Tours as we expose the criminal underbelly of London’s East End. From the world-famous tale of Jack the Ripper, whose grisly murders brought terror to Victorian London, to more modern gangster stories of the hip and happening 60s, this tour gives you fresh insight into the life and times of some of Britain’s most notorious criminals.
Our hand-picked guides offer an unforgettable experience, allowing you to immerse yourself in the history and mystery of scandals of the past. A must for any thriller addict or those intrigued by the workings of the criminal mind.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- Door-to-door transport to and from London
- 3-day travel cards for rail travel around London
- Personal tour guides
- Hand-picked accommodation within easy reach of London’s bustling centre
- All meals (one drink included with each)
- Guided Krays tour*
- Guided Jack the Ripper tour*
- After dinner talk by a Krays expert
- StreetHunt interactive detective game (optional)
*Guided tours booked through vetted third parties
ITINERARY
Day One
11am:
Depart for London
12.30pm:
Lunch stop at historic Inn
2.30pm:
Arrive at apartment
6.30-8.30pm:
Jack the Ripper Tour
9.00pm:
Dinner and drinks
11.00pm:
Return to apartment
Day Two
10am:
Breakfast
11am:
Excursion to Spitalfields Market
12.30pm:
Lunch stop
2-4pm:
Krays Tour
7.30pm:
Private dinner at Somers Town Coffee House and talk ‘The Crimes of The Krays’ by Andy Fittes
9.30pm:
Cocktails at Cosy
Day Three
Morning
Breakfast followed by a StreetHunt Mystery Game (included in price)
OR classical coffee morning at The Royal Albert Hall (additional fee)
Afternoon
Excursion to Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square with lunch (included in price)
OR Matinee Theatre Show of your choice (additional fee)
6pm
Depart for home
EXPERT GUIDES
Andy Fittes
Andy was a serving police officer for 31 years, working the tough East End streets around Tower Hamlets for much of his early career.
As well as being a font of knowledge about London and an expert on The Krays, he has many a fascinating story to tell from his days as a London Bobby.
Vas Blackwood
Vas is a Londoner through and through, brought up in the area around St Pancras. You will probably recognize him as an actor, maybe best known for his role as Rory Breaker in the hit film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. Vas will conduct our tour in his own charismatic style, guiding us through the streets of the East End, sharing tales of the notorious Kray twins as we discover their roots and local haunts.
Yeoman Warder
Our after-dark Jack the Ripper Tour will be headed by one of the guardians of the Tower of London – an official Yeoman Warder (aka Beefeaters), so you’ll be in the most professional of hands! After-hours and out of uniform, they will take you on a journey through the streets of Whitechapel on the trail of Jack the Ripper.
TRANSPORTATION
We offer transportation throughout the tour either in our executive 8-seater Mercedes-Benz Vito or a minibus for larger groups, so you can sit back and enjoy the company of your fellow tour guests.
For travelling around London, we will either be on foot or using public transport. Any journeys on public transport are included.
ACCOMMODATION
We source unique accommodation for each tour, often steering away from hotels to find quirkier places for exclusive use by your group.
This is so we can offer hidden gems that might pass you by as individual travellers. Quality is key, however, and we ensure any accommodation booked meets our high standards.
TOUR PACKAGE COST
Price based on a group of 6 tour guests:
£650 pp