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Much-loved characters like Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple turned Agatha Christie into the best-selling novelist of all time, and this two-hour tour will take you to the locations that either played a part in her life, that are specifically mentioned in her novels, or inspired some of her most memorable plots.
Photo: londondrum.comStarting at Euston Square station and finishing at Green Park, you'll stroll through Bloomsbury, Mayfair, Chinatown and the West End, seeing famous places like the Garrick Club, the University of London and the British Museum.
The Mousetrap at St. Martin's Theatre
Photo: @Sineadtakesphotos/instagramYou'll also pass by St Martin's Theatre where The Mousetrap has been running since 1974 (it originally opened at the Ambassadors in 1952) - making it the longest-running play in the world. Your guide will reveal its surprisingly Royal origins, and reel off a long list of names who have appeared in the show.
Photo: getyourguide.comAlong the way your guide will also explain some of the real-life events that framed her outlook such as her marriage to Max Mallowen and the hospital dispensary where she worked, resulting in a deeper understanding of her creative process.
They will also reveal her involvement with the famous Detection Club, and describe the works of other authors that she admired, such as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
