If Halloween is your idea of horror, then a trip to London dungeon will change your perception. Situated at a stone’s throw from the London Eye, London Dungeon is for the seekers of thrill. Unleash the explorer within you and travel to the world of horror and gore.
Walk down the dark streets of plague-ridden London and find yourself in the taverns of Jack The Ripper. If you are an adventurous soul, a London Dungeon and bus tour will satiate your soul. Want to test your guts? Then this tour is for you!
London Dungeon- even though it is commonly called the creepy version of Madame Tussauds- takes things up a notch. It mixes real actors amid a group of wax figurines. To give you ‘plague feels’ you will also come across live rats and cockroaches. If you feel courageous enough, take the Drop Dead Drop Ride that plunges into infinite darkness.
Getting The Tickets
London Dungeon Tickets start at GBP 27 for adults and GBP 21.50 for children if you book them 2 days in advance. The tickets cost GBP 30 for adults and GBP 24 for children if you book them on the same day. Pre-booking your tickets allow you to evade the queues and also save money.
The London Dungeon Attractions
There is no strict age limit to enter the London Dungeon, however, they discourage children below 12 years from entering. This is because of its scary nature. Visitors under the age of 16 are required to be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant guests or visitors who require full accessibility are advised against participating.
London Dungeon consists of 18 interactive sets. Each set comprises English actors playing noteworthy villains and historical figureheads.
Here are a few of the Dungeon highlights-
The Tyrant Boat Ride
Go back 1000 years to medieval dungeons where ‘tyrants’ were sentenced to death upon merely the suspicion of plotting. You are the accused here. You plotted against Henry VIII with Anne Boleyn and now the Lift jester will take you on the last ride of your life. It is a boat ride, and it is anything but scenic. Don’t worry about getting wet. It would be the last of your concerns. Watch out for the rodents, and don’t squirm at the fowl stench.
Gunpowder, Treason, And Plot
So you fleed from your execution by traveling through dark, rat-infested tunnels. Not a good idea, innit? Now you are in the year 1605 and witnessing Guy Fawkes plot his explosive plan to blow up the House Of Lords. You wait with bated breath. Will he succeed? You will soon find out!
- Lovett’s Pie Shop and Sweeney Todd’s Barber shop
Welcome to the world of Penny Dreadful. This is the place where horrors unfold. Though by the looks of it, it seems like just another barber shop, look within to see the truth. Legend has it that Todd murders his customers with a razor and gives their fresh meat to Mrs. Lovett.
Mrs. Lovett then bakes the savory items with the ‘juiciest, freshest meat in the market’ . When she says she will butter you up, beware because she might literally. We have heard that Sweeny has slashed his prices, especially for you. You might want to miss that one, even if it sounds tempting.
Jack The Ripper And the Whitechapel Murders
It is 1888 and you find yourself on the East end of London. The streets are notorious for harboring a murderer known for slitting the throats of women and mutilating their abdomens. Upon reaching Mitre Square, you will find Mary Jane Kelly. She will spill to you all the gruesome details of the recent Whitechapel murders.
However, she will slip by upon discovering that she has revealed a tad too much. Do you hear a noise? Don’t look behind because it is a cloaked stranger following you. Try to escape through the network of the Whitechapel labyrinth. Will you succeed? You will know if you do. Don’t enter the Ten Bells Pub. According to rumors all the victims of Jack the Ripper drank there.
Drop Dead: Drop Ride
Welcome to the New Gate gallows. It is the year 1783, and you are expected to put on a show for the spectators. The spectators are here to witness your execution. Your executioner will show you the ropes. Can you hear your heartbeat to the rhythm of the crowd cheering?
The judge, priest, and executioner are ready. It does not matter if you aren’t. It is the 1700s, there are no human rights organizations to fight for you. Death is cruel and instant. When the noose is pulled, you will drop into nothingness, and this would mark the end of your ride.
Getting to London Dungeon
London Dungeon is situated at County Hall, South Bank, just minutes from London Eye and SEA Life London Aquarium. It is open on all days (except Christmas day) from 11.00 to 16.00 on weekdays and 10:00 to 17:00 on weekends.
London Waterloo Station is the closest underground station to this attraction. It is just 4-5 minutes walk away. Served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, and Waterloo & City lines, London Waterloo Tube Station also connects to the Waterloo Railway Station.
Here, you can also find an exciting London Dungeon Package that will take care of your travel and ticket. So, if you don’t want the hassle of planning the tour, you can book a ticket with Hop on Hop off Plus and leave everything to us.
