Harlots and Strumpets and Tarts, Oh My! Walking tour
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Harlots and Strumpets and Tarts, Oh My! Walking tour

By Herstorical Tours

Walk in a Georgian Harlot's footsteps on our theatrical walking tour where HERstory is brought to life!

Location

Covent Garden

Covent Garden tube station Covent Garden WC2E 9JT United Kingdom

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Highlights

  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

FANCY A GOOD TIME LOVE...? OF COURSE YOU DO!

Hogarth, Harlots, Moll Flanders... you've seen the paintings, watched the TV shows and read the books... now visit the places that London's REAL strumpets called home.

Allow your guide, 'The Baroness' transport you back to the London of three hundred years ago and into the steamy underworld of the Georgian sex worker. Meet the women that 'made it', and those that ended up in the gutter; the high class courtesans and the gin-addled street walkers; the business-savvy Brothel Madams and the corrupted country girls. Hear the stories of the women that weren't often given a voice - in a trade that existed to serve men and the patriarchy. What was it really like for them, and have we learned the lessons of the past?

Back by popular demand, Eighteenth Century London's sordid, saucy, and often brutal sex industry is dramatically and comically brought to life in this immersive, theatrical experience.

And when your thirst for lewd women, saucy stories and harrowing histories has been well and truly quenched, we'll finish the experience at a tavern that takes it's name from one of the most notorious courtesans of all time - The Nell Gwynne!

Tour starts at Covent Garden tube station and ends at Nell Gwynne Tavern. Run time: approximately 2 hours. Small groups. Fancy dress, lovers and 'single ladies' all warmly welcomed...;

**CONTENT TRIGGER WARNING* Includes themes of rape, sexual exploitation and abuse that may be triggering. Not suitable for under 16's**

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Herstorical tours are guided walking tours with a difference. Created and led by women only, our tours focus on women's stories in London's history and bring those stories to life using acting, comedy and fun! With a special focus on the dark and curious underbelly of London's past - we explore the hidden nooks and crannies of the city whilst introducing you to the women that created 'herstory' there - from witches to harlots.

Our tours aim to educate on sensitive historical subjects with the right balance of respect and entertainment

From £22.38
Multiple dates