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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Overview
This is no ordinary walking tour…Discover the wild sides of Covent Garden and the Seven Dials! On this walk of two historic London neighbourhoods, we’ll uncover hidden stories and the untold lives of the colourful characters that have made this quirky district their home through the centuries - all the way to today!
This is where people who didn’t “fit in”…fit in! Our misfits might be market traders, sex workers, rock bands, actors, painters, poets, writers, gin sellers, suffragettes, social reformers, members of the queer community, or visionaries and pioneers!
As an extra special treat, our walk includes a short visit inside The Actor’s Church (St Paul’s Church), a vital hub for the community since 1633.
Join us as we share incredible stories of a district that has always defied conventions - from the gay subculture of the 18th century, the black actors paving the way through Victorian theatre or a hospital staffed entirely by women…before women were allowed to vote!
What's included
Local Guide
What to expect
20m · Admission ticket included
We'll visit inside the "Actor's Church", one of the only remaining buildings of the original Covent Garden Piazza. We'll have a special mini tour inside the church, subject to availability (We can't always guarantee entry if the church has an event or special service)
Covent Garden
20m
We'll take a look inside and around the Covent Garden market building as we learn how the market has changed through the centuries.
Jubilee Market
10m
The only market in London run by traders. Learn about Covent Garden's nightlife and famed live entertainment.
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
10m · Admission ticket not included
Outside the longest-running theatre site in London, your guide will tell you about the eccentric characters of the city's theatre and social scene.
Royal Ballet and Opera
10m
Once the Theatre Royal Covent Garden, this beautiful building shows opera and ballet all year round.
Neal Street
10m
Learn about Covent Garden's prostitution trade and the famous "Gin Craze" as you enter Seven Dials, once one of London's great slums.
Neal's Yard
5m
A colourful hidden gem!
Drury Lane Gardens
10m
A former graveyard and scene from Dickens' Bleak House, this children's playground and heritage site was the first ever project by the UK's National Trust.
Seven Dials
5m
Finish your tour at the sundial monument of Seven Dials.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We will meet in front of the Sunglasses Hut, opposite Covent Garden underground station. Your guide will be holding a yellow Rebel Tours umbrella.
End point
The tour will finish at the sundial monument in Seven Dials.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
