---
title: The Cloak and Dagger Tour in London
lang: en
type: tour
city: London
country: United Kingdom
price: 24
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.93
reviews: 929
duration_minutes: 120
duration_max_minutes: 180
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: true
schedule_checked: 2026-10-01
data_updated: 2026-10-01
canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/the-cloak-and-dagger-tour-in-london/
---

# The Cloak and Dagger Tour in London

**Guidekin's take:** A costumed figure meets you at the George Inn for a walk through London's grim past, with encounters with historical characters along the route. Guiding is included; the experience is not recommended for children aged twelve and under. 4.93 from 929 reviews at €24 per person for 2h–3h.

## Overview

Prepare yourself for this experience! 

You will be met at the entrance of the George Inn by a figure from history in full costume. They will guide you and your fellow travellers on a tour that will dive into the dark, disgusting and horrible side of London’s history.

During the Tour not only will you be discovering the grim realities of the past, while being immersed in the reality of the history, as you encounter characters from the very times that you explore... Encountering the history face to face!! 

Location - The George Inn Yard, 77 Borough High St, London SE1 1NH 

Approx duration -  2 hours

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Departure Point: The George Inn…
- Starts 18:00, 19:30: 2 departures a day
- Food not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
- Children from €24: ages 12 to 15

## Key facts

- Price: from €24 per person
- Duration: 2h–3h
- Rating: 4.93/5 from 929 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Recommended by 99% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: The Cloak and Dagger Tour

## What's included

- Guide

## Not included

- Food and drinks, unless specified

## Itinerary

1. **Starting at the Beautifully hidden and historic George inn, we will begin by ...** (20m) - Starting at the Beautifully hidden and historic George inn, we will begin by discovering where you are, how it began and what history has to hide about all the things we take for granted.
2. **London Bridge** (20m) - While coming on this historic site we will be exploring the area around to discover how the lives of ordinary people really was, how horrible it meant and what living so close to the river could mean.
3. **Borough Market** (20m) - While venturing through this wonderfully famous and eclectic market we will be exploring the history of what the market would really have been like going through the ages, and why you may want to pay more attention to where your standing and what's underneath!
4. **Southwark Anglican Cathedral** (20m) - We will be exploring the history of the area that surrounds the Cathedral and what mysteries it holds. What the Cathedral and its inhabitants did and how it's role in the community used to be very different in the past and how much it changed through time, be ready!
5. **The Clink Prison Museum** (pass by, no stop) - We will explore the area near by to discover many of the horrible realities of crime and more importantly and gruesomely entertaining reality of how that crime was dealt with and subsequently punished, as well as how far and wide spread was this problem and how bad did it...
6. **Returning to the George Inn we will be learning about how it functioned and h...** (20m) - Returning to the George Inn we will be learning about how it functioned and how it connected to all of the traumatising and horrific history you will have been discovering throughout the night. Just in time, to recover with a nice ale and regail the horror you have experienced!

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Departures: 18:00, 19:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Departure Point: The George Inn

Directions: 2 min walk from London Bridge Underground Station (Borough Market Exit)
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJy_Cg11kDdkgR82ed6SJ0_0I

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for children aged 12 and under

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