Hidden Tube Walking Tour of Moorgate Station

Duration1h 20m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 18 travelers

Overview

If you're interested in exploring London's hidden history, this tour offers a unique behind-the-scenes experience.

You'll have the chance to uncover secret corridors that have been off-limits to the public for years. Walk through the original passageways of the City and South London Railway, adorned with beautiful Victorian glass tiles from 1900 and vintage poster fragments.

Venture into the 'Catacombs' beneath The Barbican Estate and walk the unused tracks of the City Widened Line, discovering the area's major transformations in the late 20th century.

Hear of Moorgate's fascinating past as a terminus for railways like the Metropolitan and the Great Northern and City Railways and learn how it became the starting point for the world's first deep tube, the City and South London Railway, which opened in 1890.

Hear captivating stories about Moorgate's time as a freight terminal and see how its abandoned spaces have been repurposed for modern use.

What's included

80 minute guided tour of Moorgate Tube station's hidden secrets

Travel to and from Moorgate station

What to expect

Moorgate Tube Station
Pass by

Explore one of London’s oldest Underground stations!

Originally opened in 1865 as Moorgate Street, Moorgate station was part of the first extension of the Metropolitan line, setting the stage for the ‘Deep Tube’ system.

Join us on this guided tour as we delve into the fascinating maze of unused tunnels and forgotten tracks that have emerged from nearly 160 years of renovations and upgrades. Stroll along the abandoned tracks, admire original passenger corridors adorned with vintage glass tiles and posters, and uncover the clever adaptations made to meet the demands of this ever-growing city. Don’t miss this unique glimpse into London’s underground history!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point for this tour is outside the News Update newsagents at Moorgate station.

This is at the bottom of the stairs of exit 3 of Moorgate Underground station.

A member of the Hidden London team will meet you on arrival.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the time on your ticket.

End point

The meeting point for this tour is outside the News Update newsagents at Moorgate station.

This is at the bottom of the stairs of exit 3 of Moorgate Underground station.

A member of the Hidden London team will meet you on arrival.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the time on your ticket.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tours are not suitable for children under 10 years of age
There is a maximum of four children (aged 10-15 yrs) allowed per adult
All guests must bring photo ID
Open-toed shoes are not allowed
No food or drinks allowed on the tour
Please do not bring luggage or large bags - there is no cloakroom
The tour involves a lot of walking, including areas of uneven ground and low lighting
Tours are not step free and including walking up and down flights of stairs
There's no elevator

Cancellation policy

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

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