Hidden London Tube Tour - Clapham South: Subterranean Shelter
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Price per person
FromUSD $91
Cancellation Policy
If cancellation is made up to 17 days prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 17 days will incur a 100% service charge. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
Description
Join expert tour guides to discover journey and beneath Clapham South station, to explore over a mile of subterranean passageways and hear extraordinary stories of those who have sheltered here since 1944.
Journey 11 stories underground to explore one of eight deep-level shelters that exist below the streets of London.
Opened to the public in July 1944, Clapham South deep-level shelter has over a mile of subterranean passageways that reveal the extraordinary stories of those who sheltered here, from Londoners seeking refuge during the Second World War, to hopeful Caribbean migrants arriving on the Empire Windrush, and even thrifty visitors to the Festival of Britain.
Journey 11 stories underground to explore one of eight deep-level shelters that exist below the streets of London.
Opened to the public in July 1944, Clapham South deep-level shelter has over a mile of subterranean passageways that reveal the extraordinary stories of those who sheltered here, from Londoners seeking refuge during the Second World War, to hopeful Caribbean migrants arriving on the Empire Windrush, and even thrifty visitors to the Festival of Britain.
Reviews
4.8
based on 40 reviews
Total opinions and ratings from PlanTrip
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30
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Ratings by service
Guide
4.5
Value for money
4.7
Organization
4.6
Gonzalo F.
Santa Fe, ARIn a group
4.0/5
Buena experiencia, con un detalle que conviene saber antes. Por el precio que pagamos, la verdad que rinde muchísimo. El tiempo en Clapham South fue suficiente para disfrutarlo de verdad. Hubiera preferido menos tiempo de traslado y más en el lugar. Buena experiencia dentro de todo.
Guide4.0Value for money5.0Organization4.0
Catalina G.
Manizales, COWith family
5.0/5
Vale cada centavo
Salimos encantados. Me quedé con las ganas de más tiempo en Segunda Guerra Mundial. El recorrido está bien pensado, no se repite ni da vueltas de más. Gracias por el día que nos hicieron pasar.
Guide5.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0
Sarah W.
Miami, USWith family
5.0/5
Faultless, honestly. Londres was the moment of the day. I did not expect round Trip Hotel Transfers to be included, a nice bonus. Easily one of the best things we did.
Guide5.0Value for money4.0Organization4.0
Priscila S.
Vitoria, BRSolo traveler
5.0/5
Vale cada centavo
Muito melhor do que eu imaginava. A parada em Segunda Guerra Mundial foi o que mais gostamos. Serviu para decidir onde voltar no resto da semana. Uma experiência que vale cada minuto.
Guide5.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0
6 people found this helpful
Antonia Z.
Valparaiso, CLAs a couple
4.0/5
Cumplió, aunque esperaba un poco más por el precio. Avisamos que uno del grupo era vegetariano y lo resolvieron sin drama. Se agradece el clapham South. Nos hubiera gustado más variedad en el menú principal.
Guide5.0Value for money5.0Organization3.0
1 people found this helpful
Ignacio J.
Mendoza, ARWith family
5.0/5
Muy contentos con la elección. Es más accesible de lo que parece, no hace falta estar entrenado. Lo de clapham South estuvo muy bien pensado. Si están por Londres, no se lo pierdan.
Guide5.0Value for money4.0Organization5.0
2 people found this helpful
Highlights
- Journey 30 metres underground to explore a warren of tunnels over a mile long.
- Hear personal accounts of Second World War shelters and Windrush arrivals.
- See the original cramped bunks where thousands slept overnight during air raids.
- Read the historical graffiti left by shelter occupants.
- Hear about life in a giant air raid shelter.
Important
Where is the meeting point? The meeting point for this tour is outside Clapham South Underground station, SW12 9DU. 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? Visitors must wear flat sturdy shoes. Guests wearing open toe sandals or shoes, or high-heels, will be refused entry due to health and safety restrictions. Sturdy walking shoes are recommended as there are uneven underfoot conditions throughout the tour.
Are children allowed? Children under 10 are not permitted on the tour. 10-15 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. There is a maximum of four children (aged 10-15 years) allowed per adult
How long will the tour last? Your tour will last for 75 minutes and will involve walking for most of this time, including 180 steps from the entrance at street level to the platforms below.
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? Are there stairs or lifts? Is it accessible? There is no step-free access on the tour, and there is no working lift on site. There are 180 steps connecting the entrance at street level to the platforms below. It is advisable therefore 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. The tour will include access to confined areas which may be unsuitable for people with claustrophobia. There will be areas which have low lighting and may be dusty. Due to the nature of the tours, we are unable to accommodate visitors with wheelchairs.
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.
What should I wear? Visitors must wear flat sturdy shoes. Guests wearing open toe sandals or shoes, or high-heels, will be refused entry due to health and safety restrictions. Sturdy walking shoes are recommended as there are uneven underfoot conditions throughout the tour.
Are children allowed? Children under 10 are not permitted on the tour. 10-15 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. There is a maximum of four children (aged 10-15 years) allowed per adult
How long will the tour last? Your tour will last for 75 minutes and will involve walking for most of this time, including 180 steps from the entrance at street level to the platforms below.
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? Are there stairs or lifts? Is it accessible? There is no step-free access on the tour, and there is no working lift on site. There are 180 steps connecting the entrance at street level to the platforms below. It is advisable therefore 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. The tour will include access to confined areas which may be unsuitable for people with claustrophobia. There will be areas which have low lighting and may be dusty. Due to the nature of the tours, we are unable to accommodate visitors with wheelchairs.
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.
