The Alfred Hitchcock London Walk with Sandra Shevey

5.0 (16 reviews) London, England
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Overview

See the British capital through the eyes of movie director Alfred Hitchcock on this 11am daily 3-hour London walking tour. Follow a guide through the streets and alleys of London, and discover sites made famous in Hitchcock movies including ‘Frenzy’, ‘The Man Who Knew Too Much’, and ‘The Paradine Case’. Hear how and why Hitchcock used the sites he did, and gain insight into the mind of one of cinema’s brightest directorial lights.

Biographer Sandra Shevey conducted Hitchcock`s last one to one interview in Hollywood in 1972 where she targeted him on issues of misogyny in the films.
See sandrasheveyinterviews YouTube (Alfred Hitchcock)

The tour began in 1999 as homage and since Shevey has published an online compendium of essays on the films. `The Alfred Hitchcock Signature` is an ebook available at [email protected]

www.sandrasheveybooks.wordpress.com

The tour is part of Sandra Shevey`s award winning British Icons tours company.

What's included

  • Set art courtesy Oscar winning Alfred Hitchcock designer Henry Bumstead
  • Locations 3 classic films
  • Sound bites from rare 1972 3 hr interview
  • Guide Sandra Shevey is an international film historian, biographer, lecturer and academic who interviewed Alfred Hitchcock in 1972 in one of his last 1-2-1 interviews (3 hr interview)
  • Food and drinks
  • Transport to/from attractions
  • Tips
  • `The Alfred Hitchcock Signature` by Sandra Shevey. 10% discount for those booking the tour

What to expect

  1. Covent Garden
    30m
    Locations from 3 classic Hitchcock`s including `The Man Who Knew Too Much` (1956), `Frenzy` and `The Paradine Case`. Monuments and landmarks around London that feature in the films including Covent Garden Market and others. Hitchcock told Sandra Shevey in interview 1972 `Buildings are the real stars of my films`...see sandrasheveyinterviews YouTube

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Bayswater tube on District or Circle lines...street level in front of the tube..at Queensway directly across from Tesco supermarket. Do not confuse with Queensway tube on Central line also at Queensway. 11am prompt.

End point

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • It is advised to bring bottled water, an umbrella and to wear comfy shoes
  • Please book as far ahead as possible as the guide likes to connect, answer questions and take your mobile. She also wants to make sure you understand meeting place.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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