Dark Medical History of London : Cholera, Doctors & Disease
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Is Dark Medical History of London : Cholera, Doctors & Disease worth booking?
Dark Medical History of London : Cholera, Doctors & Disease is a 2-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $554 per person. It scores 43 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 43 / 100
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- Duration
- 2 hours
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- $554 per person
Could you guess that before 1873 alcohol was prescribed by doctors? We know that you want a time-travelling machine now, we do too… Highlights • Explore horrible anti-masturbation devices • See remains of the first ho
What you get
About this experience
Could you guess that before 1873 alcohol was prescribed by doctors? We know that you want a time-travelling machine now, we do too… Highlights • Explore horrible anti-masturbation devices • See remains of the first hospital for orphans • Hear great stories about British medical reformers • Visit longest surviving medical society in England • Site of the first hospital created by Florence Nightingale London was once known as a dirty place, site for epidemic distempers. On our tour we examine the highways of London’s medical past. You will discover how health care trades transformed themselves into professions, see places where people used to seek treatment and hear stories about the greatest people in medicine.
What's included
Included
- Professional guide
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
The Foundling Museum
Perhaps you would have wished to have a time machine after you realize that before 1873 alcohol was prescribed by doctors. Nowadays nearly everyone has an opportunity to visit a doctor and receive proper medical advice. While just 200 years ago, it was not like that. London was once known as a dirty place and site for epidemic distempers. On our tour you will examine the highways of London’s medical past. You will discover how health care trades transformed themselves into professions, hear stories about the greatest people in medicine and see the places where people sought treatment. Meet your Guide at the statue of Thomas Coram who was a philanthropist and campaigner. Discover how the kind-hearted man saved abandoned infants. Walk towards the national hospital of neurology and hospital for infirm and incurable women and Hear stories about cholera outbreaks.
20 minutes here
Discover how hysteria was treated by doctors and how it brought doctor Joseph Mortimer Granville, to the invention of the first vibrator. Walkthrough the London school of hygiene and tropical disease and discover how incurable diseases were brought to London in the past few Centuries. Pass by the Cardiovascular Society founded by was a Scottish cardiologist who was knighted by King George V before you arrive at the site of the Florence Nightingale’s first hospital. Florence Nightingale was an English social reformer and the most important person in British nursing system in the 19th Century. Discover how Florence helped British soldiers in the Crimean war. Pass by the oldest surviving medical society in England founded in 1773 by the Quaker physician and philanthropist Dr John Coakley Lettsom. Finish your tour at The Royal Society of Medicine, the major provider of accredited postgraduate medical education in the United Kingdom.
30 minutes here
Pass by the oldest surviving medical society in England founded in 1773 by the Quaker physician and philanthropist Dr John Coakley Lettsom.
10 minutes here
Finish your tour at The Royal Society of Medicine, the major provider of accredited postgraduate medical education in the United Kingdom.
10 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
London
Meet your guide in the front of the Foundling museum
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Pigeon Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 43
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Dark Medical History of London : Cholera, Doctors & Disease: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.
How much does Dark Medical History of London : Cholera, Doctors & Disease cost?
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Prices start at $554 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in London usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Dark Medical History of London : Cholera, Doctors & Disease take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in London is not rushed.
Is Dark Medical History of London : Cholera, Doctors & Disease worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 43 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in London, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Dark Medical History of London : Cholera, Doctors & Disease?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Dark Medical History of London : Cholera, Doctors & Disease suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Dark Medical History of London : Cholera, Doctors & Disease?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in London can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in London and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Dark Medical History of London : Cholera, Doctors & Disease start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central London within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in London?
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London's best attractions split cleanly: the museums are free and need no booking, so the paid market is about views, theatre and getting out of the city for a day. That makes value scoring unusually important here, and the Outty Ranking penalises anything charging premium prices for access you could get for nothing. On Outty we rank every London experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour, London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs, The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit London?
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May to September for long evenings, December for the Christmas markets. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in London?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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