The Ghost of Christmas Past

Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Tours offered every hour)
Eldon House

$15.00 incl. HST

Registration Required | Registration Policy

The name Charles Dickens has become synonymous with Christmas. “A Christmas Carol” was arguably his most famous work which was built on the Victorian tradition of ghost story telling around the hearth at Christmas time. Learn about Christmas and the real ghost stories of Eldon House with this 50-minute guided tour by a costumed Historical Interpreter. This tour includes a history of age-old holiday traditions and a link to all things ‘Dickens’. This tour will get you in the spirit of Christmas.
  • Not suitable for children under 6. 
  • Group sizes are 12 people. 
  • Please be aware that there are long periods of standing.
  • Please be aware this tour goes the to second floor of the museum via stairs. 
  • As a heritage site there is no public parking. there is public parking in and around the museum. Click here for Google Maps of Eldon House 
  • No refunds are permitted past the 48 hours prior to the event. Tickets are transferable to family or friends by providing their name in advance. To do this, please call 519-661-5169 or email info@eldonhouse.ca to confirm.
  • Please be aware that if the event is postponed or canceled guests will be notified in advance as soon as possible.

The City of London is situated on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek (AUh-nish-in-ah-bek), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-no-show-nee), Lūnaapéewak (Len-ah-pay-wuk) and Attawandaron (Add-a-won-da-run). We honour and respect the history, languages and culture of the diverse Indigenous people who call this territory home. The City of London is currently home to many First Nations, Metis and Inuit people today. As representatives of the people of the City of London, we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and live in this territory.