Guided Walking Tour of Covent Garden in London

Duration1h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 52 travelers

Overview

Embark on an immersive journey into the heart of the theatre industry with a captivating walking tour through Covent Garden. This enlightening experience is perfect for anyone eager to uncover fascinating facts about renowned theatres, majestic hotels, charming pubs, and the movie stars and royalty who have graced the area with their presence. As your expert guide leads you through both the historical and contemporary parts of Covent Garden, you'll walk in the footsteps of iconic figures like Charles Dickens, Alfred Hitchcock, Noël Coward, and Madonna. Explore the world-famous marketplace and delve into its rich history, all while discovering some of the greatest theatres and hearing the captivating stories of their past.

What's included

Professional English Speaking Tour Guide

Food and drink can be purchased locally

What to expect

Covent Garden
1h 30m

Enjoy a walking tour through Covent Garden - one of London's most popular tourist destinations. See the world-famous marketplace and learn about its history, modern shops, cafés, wine bars, restaurants, and grand hotels. You'll also discover some of the greatest theaters and hear about their past and the shows that are playing now in the theater capital of the world. Your professional guide will tell you tales of ghosts and kings, actresses and writers, silent movie stars, the author of Dracula, and Covent Garden's role in a Hitchcock movie. You'll discover all these and more in this unforgettable walking tour. Feel like a Londoner - at home in one of our most historic areas, aware of our most beautiful theaters, our smartest hotels and friendliest pubs, our poetic past, and our artistic modern world. Come to Covent Garden!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Start/End Point: Outside 1 Aldwych, London WC2B 4BZ

Check-in: 1:15pm
Departure: 1:30pm

Nearest tube stations: Temple (District and Circle), Charing Cross (Bakerloo and Northern), Covent Garden (Piccadilly), and Holborn (Central and Piccadilly).

End point

Start/End Point: Outside 1 Aldwych, London WC2B 4BZ

Check-in: 1:15pm
Departure: 1:30pm

Nearest tube stations: Temple (District and Circle), Charing Cross (Bakerloo and Northern), Covent Garden (Piccadilly), and Holborn (Central and Piccadilly).

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Nearest tube stations: Temple (District and Circle), Charing Cross (Bakerloo and Northern), Covent Garden (Piccadilly) and Holborn (Central and Piccadilly)

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

3.7 (6)