Accessible Walking Tour: King's Cross to Clerkenwell with Ben
2 hours
Offered in: English
Highlights
- Discover the origins of King’s Cross and St. Pancras.
- Dive into the wild history of highwaymen, bandits, elephants, and Celtic insurgents.
- Explore unique architectural landmarks and blurred public-private spaces.
- Experience the transition from bustling transport hubs to tranquil squares and backstreets.
- Step into the alternative history of radical Clerkenwell.
- Our tour is meticulously designed for wheelchair users, seniors, and individuals with reduced mobility, prioritizing comfort and accessibility for everyone.
- Join Ben, your guide, on a guide dog-friendly and accessible walking tour.
- Accompany Ben, a guide and member of an organization committed to supporting those with experience of homelessness.
No option available
What’s included
- Small groups
- Fully guided tour
- Taxes
What’s not included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off with accessible vehicles
- Tips (gratuities)
Description
Join Ben on a captivating Accessible Walking Tour: King's Cross to Clerkenwell with Ben, meticulously designed to ensure the inclusion of all visitors. This tour, a part of London close to his heart and steeped in family history, offers off-the-beaten-track routes accessible to wheelchair users, seniors, and individuals with reduced mobility. Delve into the city’s layered past, encountering stories of ordinary and extraordinary individuals whose paths intersect across the centuries. Witness the transformation of King’s Cross from a run-down area to a symbol of modern capitalism, all while prioritizing the comfort and accessibility of every participant. Uncover the radical history concealed within Clerkenwell’s streets, where inclusivity and diversity thrive.
Contribution: A portion of the ticket price directly supports your guide, who is a vital member of our volunteer network dedicated to engaging with men and women living on the streets of London.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup points
Pickup details
Outside The Betjeman Arms pub, on the upper floor of St. Pancras Station, Euston Rd, N1C 4QL.
(Tour ends at Spa Fields, 91 Skinner St, EC1R 0WX)
Important information
Our supplier is an organization dedicated to providing employment and development opportunities to homeless individuals and those in vulnerable situations, enabling them to develop, organize, and lead guided tours across various neighborhoods in London.
- How is accessibility ensured for all participants on this tour? Through carefully planned accessible routes and trained guides.
- What features does the wheelchair-accessible vehicle have for this tour? This tour does not use vehicles; it's a walking tour accessible to all.
- Does this tour include tickets? No, tickets are not included.
- Does the guide have experience assisting participants with disabilities? Yes, our guide is experienced in assisting participants with disabilities.
Cancellation policy
- Full refund if canceled at least 72 hours before the scheduled start time.
- No refund if canceled within 72 hours of the start time.
- Changes or modifications requested less than 72 hours before the start time will not be accommodated. All timeframes are based on local time.
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