Secrets of Central London Walking Tour
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Price per person
FromUSD $39
Cancellation Policy
If cancellation is made up to 24 hours prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 24 hours will incur a 100% service charge. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be p
Description
Join expert tour guides to discover the secrets of the area around Theatreland, Covent Garden, Kingsway, and the Embankment.
This walking tour reveals little known facts about the area that were pulled straight from our archives, including the story of Convent Garden (as it was originally known), and how London’s first professional police force was born. You’ll also find out how well-known streets shaped London’s transport systems, from the construction of the Piccadilly line and Kingsway Tram Tunnel to the building of the Elizabeth line in the 2010s.
Along the way you’ll get glimpses of some iconic Hidden London tour sites, see the oldest shop in the city, hear about the first theatres that opened in the area, and learn about the remarkable feats of engineering that shaped modern transport.
This walking tour reveals little known facts about the area that were pulled straight from our archives, including the story of Convent Garden (as it was originally known), and how London’s first professional police force was born. You’ll also find out how well-known streets shaped London’s transport systems, from the construction of the Piccadilly line and Kingsway Tram Tunnel to the building of the Elizabeth line in the 2010s.
Along the way you’ll get glimpses of some iconic Hidden London tour sites, see the oldest shop in the city, hear about the first theatres that opened in the area, and learn about the remarkable feats of engineering that shaped modern transport.
Reviews
4.7
based on 40 reviews
Total opinions and ratings from PlanTrip
5 stars
29
4 stars
11
3 stars
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Ratings by service
Guide
4.6
Value for money
4.6
Organization
4.8
Beatriz S.
Porto Alegre, BRAs a couple
5.0/5
Faria de novo
Valeu cada centavo. Pegamos um guia excelente, cheio de histórias e bom humor. A organização era visível, nada improvisado. Recomendaria a qualquer um que visite Londres.
Guide5.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0
11 people found this helpful
Eduardo Z.
Florianopolis, BRWith family
5.0/5
Entregou tudo o que prometia e mais um pouco. Muito bom que incluía embankment Gardens. O ritmo era confortável, nem corrido nem chato. Recomendaria a qualquer um que visite Buenos Aires.
Guide5.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0
Ramiro U.
La Plata, ARAs a couple
5.0/5
Vale cada centavo
Realmente valió cada peso. Que incluya londres te ahorra el estrés de llegada. Muy prolijos con los horarios. Totalmente recomendado.
Guide5.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0
John Q.
San Diego, USAs a couple
5.0/5
Excellent
We picked it from the photos and it was even better in person. Our guide was the highlight: incredibly knowledgeable and happy to answer anything. The meeting point was well signed and easy to find. Having piccadilly makes all the difference.
Guide5.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0
6 people found this helpful
Daniela X.
Manizales, COWith friends
5.0/5
Contratamos esto casi sin expectativas y terminó siendo lo más lindo del viaje. El guía manejaba los dos idiomas del grupo sin problema. Muy buena relación precio calidad. El embankment Gardens llegó justo cuando lo necesitábamos. Ojo con el calzado, conviene algo con buen agarre. Lo recomendaría a cualquiera que visite Mendoza.
Guide4.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0
Isabella Q.
Manizales, COWith family
4.0/5
Buena relación precio calidad. Usamos ingreso al Embankment Gardens y Catedral del Cusco todo el tiempo y funcionó perfecto. Buena logística, se ve que lo hacen todos los días. Muy buena relación precio calidad. Lo único es que la información previa podría ser más clara sobre el punto de encuentro. Buena experiencia dentro de todo.
Guide4.0Value for money3.0Organization5.0
Highlights
- Walk through some of central Londonâs most iconic areas and discover transport secrets hidden in plain sight. .
- Walk a part of the Piccadilly line above ground and learn why it swerves and curves underground. .
- Hear about the multitude of tunnels underground in the Holborn area, some of which are abandoned. .
- Find out why you can hear trains running while walking in tranquil Embankment Gardens..
- Learn more about the first public transport thoroughfare of London; the river Thames. .
Important
Where is the meeting point? The meeting point for this tour is outside the main entrance of London Transport Museum, Covent Garden Piazza, WC2E 7BB.
A member of the Hidden London team will meet you on arrival. Please arrive 15 minutes before the time on your ticket.
What should I wear? Sturdy walking shoes are recommended as there are uneven underfoot conditions throughout the tour. This tour is an outdoor walking tour, so please dress according to the weather on the day.
Are children allowed? Children under 9 are not permitted on the tour. 9 to 16-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult.
How long will the tour last? Your tour will last for up to 120 minutes and will involve walking for most of that time.
Are there toilets or cloakrooms on the tour? There are no cloakroom facilities or public toilets available on the tour. Please do not bring large or heavy bags.
What is the tour like? This tour is an outdoor walking tour. Sturdy walking shoes are recommended as there are uneven underfoot conditions throughout the tour. It is advisable that you should have an adequate level of fitness to undertake this tour. You may be refused entry if you appear to not meet this requirement.
About your tickets Once youâve booked your tickets, you will receive your order confirmation to the email address you provided at checkout. This may take up to 24 hours - please check your junk mail folder after this time. Tickets are non-transferrable. Please bring your email confirmation and ticket (preferably on an electronic device) as well as photographic ID for each ticket holder to be permitted entry.
A member of the Hidden London team will meet you on arrival. Please arrive 15 minutes before the time on your ticket.
What should I wear? Sturdy walking shoes are recommended as there are uneven underfoot conditions throughout the tour. This tour is an outdoor walking tour, so please dress according to the weather on the day.
Are children allowed? Children under 9 are not permitted on the tour. 9 to 16-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult.
How long will the tour last? Your tour will last for up to 120 minutes and will involve walking for most of that time.
Are there toilets or cloakrooms on the tour? There are no cloakroom facilities or public toilets available on the tour. Please do not bring large or heavy bags.
What is the tour like? This tour is an outdoor walking tour. Sturdy walking shoes are recommended as there are uneven underfoot conditions throughout the tour. It is advisable that you should have an adequate level of fitness to undertake this tour. You may be refused entry if you appear to not meet this requirement.
About your tickets Once youâve booked your tickets, you will receive your order confirmation to the email address you provided at checkout. This may take up to 24 hours - please check your junk mail folder after this time. Tickets are non-transferrable. Please bring your email confirmation and ticket (preferably on an electronic device) as well as photographic ID for each ticket holder to be permitted entry.
