Book Harlots, Strumpets & Tarts tickets & explore the untold HERstory of London’s sex workers
- Join Herstorical Tours on a bold, theatrical walking tour uncovering the real lives behind London’s oldest profession
- Discover the stories of women branded as harlots, strumpets and tarts – from survival and sisterhood to power and defiance
- Experience history brought to life through street theatre, sharp wit and immersive storytelling
- Visit historic streets and hidden corners connected to brothels, red‑light districts and reform movements
- Perfect for feminists, history lovers, theatre fans and anyone curious about society’s forgotten women
Experience the Harlots, Strumpets & Tarts Tour with Herstorical Tours
- Times: 2-hour guided walking tour
- Age Restrictions: Ages 16+
- Meeting Point: Covent Garden Tube Station, Underground Ltd, Long Acre, London WC2E 9JT
- Tickets include: Guided HERstory tour, theatrical performances, immersive storytelling
Reclaiming the stories of women history chose to shame
For centuries, sex workers have been judged, criminalised and written out of history – yet they lived, worked and survived at the very heart of London’s social and economic life. The Harlots, Strumpets & Tarts Tour strips away the stigma to reveal the truth behind the labels.
This tour explores how poverty, class, gender and power shaped the lives of women working in the sex trade, from medieval brothel districts to Victorian moral panic and reform. These women were not simply victims or caricatures, but complex individuals navigating harsh realities with resilience and ingenuity.
Led by Herstorical Tours’ expert storyteller, this unapologetic, feminist tour uses humour, theatre and compassion to challenge long‑held myths. Expect laughter, outrage and eye‑opening stories that shine a light on women society tried to silence.
- Hidden Women’s Histories: Hear the real stories behind the insults and stereotypes
- Street Theatre & Storytelling: History delivered with performance, humour and heart
- Red‑Light London: Explore historic areas tied to prostitution, policing and reform
- Challenging & Empowering: A feminist re‑examination of sex work past and present
- Thought‑Provoking & Entertaining: A tour that makes you laugh – and rethink everything
Book your Harlots, Strumpets & Tarts tickets today and discover a powerful, provocative HERstory tour that reclaims the voices of women history tried to shame. Tickets delivered instantly via email & SMS.