London Police and Crime Walking Tour
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London Police and Crime Walking Tour
By Francis Mullan
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Ages 0-85, max of 20 per group
Duration: 2h 15m
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Kit and Equipment. The opportunity to examine real historic items of Police regalia
What's not included- Gratuties. Feel free to tip the guide.
- Start:
- Covent Garden, Underground Ltd, Long Acre, London WC2E 9JT, UKOutside the Underground Station main exit in James Street.
End:- 35 Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH, UKWe finish our tour at New Scotland Yard. A short distance from Westminster Underground Station. A main transport hub, for the Tube, Buses and Riverboats. Also near many pubs, bars and restaurants.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 252691P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a walking tour, at a gentle pace. Comfortable footwear is recommended. Refreshment and toilet stops will be available if required.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 252691P1
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- Underground Ltd, Long Acre, London WC2E 9JT, UKOutside the Underground Station main exit in James Street.
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- 35 Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH, UKWe finish our tour at New Scotland Yard. A short distance from Westminster Underground Station. A main transport hub, for the Tube, Buses and Riverboats. Also near many pubs, bars and restaurants.
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- P60FHmarkc0 contributionsFrench World War One tourFrancis took us on a tour through the dreadful tragedy of the Somme battlefields. His extensive knowledge made for an engaging, fascinating and entertaining experience. He clearly still enjoys sharing his interest in the topic during our three day visit. He tailored his stories to the Australian experience for our particular benefit. We have previously taken his crime tour which was to the same high standard. I can't recommend his tours enough.Written 20 July 2024
- narellec7610 contributionsExcellent Somme experienceWe went to the Somme with Francis as our very knowledgeable guide. Francis' organisation and knowledge of that part of France and it's bloody WW1 history was engaging and thorough. He was well prepared and happy to answer our many questions while exploring the numerous graveyards, memorials and museums. We have also taken Francis' London crime walking tour and would highly recommend. A day out with Francis is an entertaining pleasure.Written 20 July 2024
- kitgma0 contributionsAmazing tour!Francis conducted a very nice tour. Lots of insight, very well spoken, well structured tour. Fully recommend, very interesting tour!Written 25 July 2022
- 51moniquej0 contributionsLondon financial tourWe did the financial tour in the old city with our students . A lot of funfacts. Frances knows the old city.Written 16 June 2022
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Christian P
London, UK5 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
Francis was entertaining, informative and knowledgable. It was really quite fascinating for us to learn new things about our home city, but also about the history and incidences which contributed to the growth of law and order in London.
Francis was an incredibly friendly guide - amenable, chatty and took pains to consider us consistently. It is testament to his enthusiasm and dedication that he was suffering a minor (albeit recovering) injury but was still utterly proficient. He not only was great with his London/policing/crime knowledge, he put us at ease with his manner, he adapted his input and knowledge for us, and he spoke with great passion about his subjects (and, very heartwarmingly, his family).
I would 100% recommend Francis and this tour - it’s a good length (in distance and time) and you will definitely learn something new!!
Great stuff Francis - you’re a credit to your professional guide badge, to your former profession and to yourself! Thanks for a great couple of hours!
Francis was an incredibly friendly guide - amenable, chatty and took pains to consider us consistently. It is testament to his enthusiasm and dedication that he was suffering a minor (albeit recovering) injury but was still utterly proficient. He not only was great with his London/policing/crime knowledge, he put us at ease with his manner, he adapted his input and knowledge for us, and he spoke with great passion about his subjects (and, very heartwarmingly, his family).
I would 100% recommend Francis and this tour - it’s a good length (in distance and time) and you will definitely learn something new!!
Great stuff Francis - you’re a credit to your professional guide badge, to your former profession and to yourself! Thanks for a great couple of hours!
Written 5 November 2021
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Thanks for a great review. I hardly recognize myself. The pleasure was all mine. See you next time. Francis.
Written 9 November 2021
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Frances W
4 contributions
Sept 2022 • Friends
Francis was an excellent tour guide for a number of London tours . He was knowledgeable , personable and certainly entertained us with original sippets of information.
Francis was also our guide for the Battlefields in Belguim- an outstanding experience. Well done Francis would highly recommend.
Francis was also our guide for the Battlefields in Belguim- an outstanding experience. Well done Francis would highly recommend.
Written 27 September 2022
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Thanks for a great review.
Written 3 January 2023
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Mark C
2 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
A not to be missed walking tour. As a former serving officer Francis told numerous stories from his personal policing experience that related directly to the sites included on the itinerary. One of his especially funny anecdotes related to yet more bad behaviour on the part of Prince Andrew. Highly recommended. Funny and informative.
Written 23 July 2022
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Thanks for a great review,
Written 24 July 2022
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RosieEssex
Brentwood, UK18 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
A fascinating tour of hidden places with interesting historical associations. I’m very familiar with London but Francis and Dave took me on an enjoyable journey to new wonderful discoveries in the City I love so well. Maybe it’s because I’m a Londoner?
Written 18 June 2022
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Thanks for a great review.
See you next time.
Written 25 June 2022
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Jay B
Newington, CT11 contributions
Aug 2022
The tour was better than excellent. Mr. Mullan is a former London policeman who was personally involved in many of the incidents he described; most notable among them was one that featured none other than Prince Andrew. Mr. Mullan, in other words, provided insights few other tour guides are able to provide. Moreover, he did so with an encyclopedic knowledge of all matters criminal in London. Finally, he is as decent a human being as one could hope for -- interested in his clients' backgrounds, and eager to answer questions no matter how foolish or irrelevant. We wish him in the future all the happiness and contentment he desires.
My wife, son, and I agree that Mr. Mullan's tour was one of the high points of our visit to London in August 2022. We recommend it to others visiting London enthusiastically and without reservation. The Bergman family, Newington CT
My wife, son, and I agree that Mr. Mullan's tour was one of the high points of our visit to London in August 2022. We recommend it to others visiting London enthusiastically and without reservation. The Bergman family, Newington CT
Written 6 September 2022
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Thanks for a great review. All the best you and your family.
FM
Written 10 September 2022
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davidb12017
Las Vegas, NV31 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
Francis was amazing. His stories of his personal experiences in and around Bow Street Station and through the area really made this a unique walk. I really think this would be a special treat for those looking for an insider’s look at London policing. Make sure he tells you about meeting Prince Andrew and Queen Elizabeth!
Written 23 August 2024
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Thanks for a great review. Please refer us to your friends and look us up next time in London for some of our other tours.
All the best. Francis.
Written 25 August 2024
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Nathan Brush
4 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
This was actually my second time on one of Francis' tours and it was even better than the first. We did a tour of East London starting at Liverpool Street and weaving our around all sorts of interesting cultural and historical sites, finishing at Brick Lane. We learned so much about all the different people who came to this part of London over the years. Francis' knowledge is outstanding and his sense of humour always makes for a lively tour! Would highly recommend any of Francis' tours!
Written 4 May 2024
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Thanks for a great review. All the best. Francis.
Written 13 May 2024
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mary
8 contributions
Dave was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and made the subject interesting. He had a good voice that could be heard by everyone in the group. He answered our questions really well even if they weren’t necessarily about the actual tour! The route he took us on was great - parts of London we wouldn’t have found for ourselves! A great way to spend an afternoon in London
Written 24 April 2022
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Thanks for a great review. Dave and I are proud of our Police Tour and are working hard to make it a success.
Were glad you enjoyed it. Please tell your friends.
Kind regards. Dave & Francis.
Written 25 April 2022
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Emma G
5 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
We had a really positive experience and very much enjoyed our tour. Frances was really good and easy company with great insights and personal anecdotes. I worked for many years in the area we covered but still learned a lot of new information and Frances pointed out so many things that I had seen, but never really noticed or understood. Due to cancellations, it was just our group of two. We would have understood if Frances had decided not to go ahead but he very graciously insisted so we got the benefit of his experience all to ourselves.
Written 22 September 2024
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Emma thanks for lovely review. It was my pleasure. Please look us up next time in London for some of our other tours.
Kind regards, Francis.
Written 23 September 2024
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Guide773363
2 contributions
Mar 2023
Very Informative.
Excellent Tour guide (Dave) who is knowledgable and entertaining
Well worth attending and learning about the capital of London.
Will be arranging another day out with my friends
Well done Dave
Excellent Tour guide (Dave) who is knowledgable and entertaining
Well worth attending and learning about the capital of London.
Will be arranging another day out with my friends
Well done Dave
Written 27 March 2023
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Thanks for a GREAT review, and joining our tour. Dave and I are proud of the tour. The only one in London, and the UK.
And of course DAVE is amongst the best guides in London
Written 20 April 2023
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Hi sarge, it's Andy Brooks 329KG, you may remember me.
I was thinking of doing a police and crime walking tour then discovered you already do one.
I was wondering is it part of a company or is it just you?
Could we have a chat sometime?
Hopefully speak soon
Brooksie
Written 10 February 2024
Sorry it’s taken so long to answer. Feel free to look me up on the City of London Guide Portal for contact details.
Written 3 November 2024
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