London Dungeon, London

The London Dungeon is one of the iconic tourist attractions in the capital city of the UK. Opened on 15th September 1974, this place currently brings in the history of London’s dark life, which has been perfectly blended with entertainment. If you're planning a Europe tour, make sure to include a visit to the London Dungeon in your itinerary for a thrilling experience. The place has 360 sets, each having an interesting story to tell. 

There are 19 interactive shows and 2 rides, featuring 20 actors. These talented actors give live performances in some scarily funny shows which have been further enhanced through stunning special effects. The actors perform as some of the most infamous characters of London such as Jack the Ripper, Anne Boleyn, Guy Fawkes, Mrs.Lovett and Sweeney Todd.

In the form of these shows, some of London’s history, such as the Black Plague attack and the Great Fire of London has been brought alive. A glimpse into the torture chamber of 1605 and the courtroom of the 18th century is also included. In the shows, the visitors are not just silent spectators but are also made to enact as characters.

Be it running to safety escaping from the great fire of London or a walk through the rat-infested tunnel, the visitors are kept involved in each drama that unfolds in front of them. In some of the sets, they are suddenly shocked to find the floor below them moving or the chair they are sitting on, shaking. Also, the two rides, a boat ride, and a drop ride are thrilling, scary and add to the fun.

At the end of this high voltage tour, visitors get the chance to cool off at the Traven. It is a pub that offers drinks and beverages to visitors with piano music in the background and interesting tales if one cares to listen. For those still looking for fun, there is even an option to join the game of rat hunting.

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• The London Dungeon has 18 shows, 3 rides and few real actors which portray the 1000 years old history of London in just 90 minutes.
• Tyrant Boat Ride is a ride through the dark chambers with the sound of rats walking, wavy waters and many more to experience.
• You will be confronted with the inhumane criminals of London’s history, like Guy Fawkes, Jack the Ripper and Sweeney Todd.
• Witness how the Dungeon carves in the form of drama of the deadly and worst era of the past: The London great plague.
• Visit the chamber named as torture chamber, which is capable of sending the currents of fear through your whole body.

There are several ways to get from London City centre to London Dungeon:

1.By Walk: One can walk from London City centre to London Dungeon by following the signs for the South Bank and cross River Thames either at the Waterloo bridge or Westminster bridge. The distance for walking is around 2kms and it will take 30 mins to reach there. One can hire cycles and reach in 16 minutes.

2. By Bus: There are buses available from New Oxford Street to Waterloo. The buses which stop at the London Dungeon are 211, 77, 381 and RV1. It can also be reached as a stop on the Big Bus Sightseeing route.

3. By Metro: There are also underground metros, where visitors will need to get down at Waterloo station and walk for 4-5 minutes.

4. By Railway: A mainline railway station is also there at Waterloo mainline station if the visitors travel by railway train. From the station, it is a 4-5 minutes walk.

5. By Car: One can go there by car but the London Dungeon does not have a car parking of its own. However, one can park at Q-Park Westminster car park just a short distance away.

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If you want to save yourself from crowds, then the best time to visit London Dungeon is around 10 am in the morning(opening time), while in the afternoon you must go at 4 pm before closing.

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Places To Visit Near London Dungeon

1. Sea Life London Aquarium: The aquarium has hundreds of species of fishes and sea life from around the world. Fishes like a seahorse, piranhas, sharks, starfish, and gigantic eels can be seen here. Click here to book Sea Life London Aquarium Tickets
2. Shrek's Adventure: Embark on a fairytale journey to find Shrek. Meet some of the fairy tale characters such as Cinderella, Pinocchio, Sleeping Beauty, and some others on the way.
3. London Eye: A must-do thing while in London, the London Eye is a giant wheel at 135 meters height. The wheel has see-through glass pods. Visitors can take a ride in them for 30 minutes and get a breathtaking 360-degree view of London city. Book London Eye Tickets
4. Westminster Bridge: The delightful Westminster Bridge lies across River Thames and stands in between the House of Parliament and Country Hall. The view from this bridge is spectacular in every direction.
5. Whitehall: This is a very ancient street having a place in London's history. The street starts from Parliament Square at Westminster and ends in Trafalgar Square. A walk through this street gives a picture of the British government's ancient buildings on both sides.

Events at London Dungeon

There are three events in London Dungeon -

1. Dungeon Lates (For Adults only) and Halloween at the London Dungeon - The Dungeon Lates is a special event where children are not allowed. The event includes 75 minutes of the tour of the London Dungeon and the access to the Dungeon Tavern, a Victorian Pub. In the pub, two free alcoholic beverages are included.
2. Halloween at the London Dungeon - As a special celebration for Halloween, apart from the regular tour, shows and activities are organized in the London Dungeon. Some of the shows are new Jack the Ripper show and the spine-tingling Seance inviting the guests to sit around an Ouija board and summon the spirits.
3. Escape Room Experience - In this event, visitors have 60 mins to escape from the Executioner. The minimum group size for this event is 5 people.

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Travelers' Tip before visiting the London Dungeon

1. For the Tyrant Boat Ride, there is a height restriction of 1 meter. Children below this height cannot go for this ride alone. Also, this ride is not recommended for those with back or neck pain, having any injury in the legs or are a pregnant woman.

2. Drop Ride is not suitable for visitors having heart complaints, pacemakers, back or neck pains, broken limbs or is pregnant.

3. A few items, which cannot be taken inside the London Dungeon are large bags or suitcases, motorcycle helmets, skateboards and rollerblades, tripods, baby buggies which cannot be folded, and any sharp object.

4. No outside food and drinks are allowed inside.

5. There is a restriction on photography.

6. The place is deemed suitable for children of 12 years and above but parents, at their discretion, can take younger children along as well.

7. The tours run only in English.

8. There are 90-110 minutes of walking during the tour. Visitors having a problem with walking may opt for a wheelchair. The place allows one wheelchair per hour.

9. Purchasing tickets online can get visitors a discount of 20%. Moreover, visitors can select their convenient time of visit. This helps in avoiding the queue at the ticket counter and the waiting time for entering the tour.

10. The place does not have any provision for storing visitor’s belongings

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