Out of Hours Tours
Step into the Age of Enlightenment with a guided private group tour of Dr Samuel Johnson’s House.
Originally from Lichfield in Staffordshire, Dr Johnson rose to become one of the greatest literary figures of the 18th century and is considered England’s most distinguished man of letters. He compiled his seminal A Dictionary of the English Language at his home in 17 Gough Square. Published in 1755, the Dictionary was of crucial importance in the development of the English language.
Built in the 1690s, soon after the Great Fire of London, 17 Gough Square is a remarkably untouched time-capsule. The Grade I listed townhouse is the only one to survive in the area and retains many of its period features.
Take a Curated Private Tour and hear the story of Dr Samuel Johnson’s House of Words.
Dr Johnson is regularly quoted today, and is famous for his love of London, not least when he observed, 'when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life'.
​Group Size
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Minimum xx
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Maximum xx
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​Charges
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The charges are per person (excluding drinks)
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The Private Tour lasts 60-90 minutes.
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Your group will enjoy exclusive use of the House during your Private Tour
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Extras
Drinks: Yes (Wine/Prosecco/Soft Drink – charged by the glass)
Catering: No (if you are interested in a catered Private Tour, please see ‘Drinks Receptions’)
Access
Disabled access: No (please see Accessibility for further information)
Child friendly: Yes
Pets: No
​Easy access by public transport and car/van
A few minutes’ walk from Farringdon and Chancery Lane stations in the City, we are easy to reach by public transport, including Tube, Rail, Thameslink and the Elizabeth Line. Vehicle access to the doorstep.
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Contact
+44 (0)20 7353 3745
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17 Gough Square
London
EC4A 3DE
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Do call or email if you have any questions or want to check availability for specific dates.
And, if you'd like to do a recce and see the space, we'd be delighted to show you the House!
