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Guided Walking Tour of Covent Garden in London

London, United Kingdom
1 hour 30 minutes
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What You Will Do

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

What's Not Included?

  • Food and drink can be purchased locally

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Itinerary

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).

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Covent Garden

1 hour 30 minutes

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!


Additional Information

This activity is operated by Golden Tours Gray Line London
  • 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)

Guide Options

  • Guide - English