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2 Hours History Walking Tour of The Secret Streets in Chelsea

London, United Kingdom
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What You Will Do

Discover the real Chelsea rich in history and scandal encompassing princesses to punks, ties with America through plants, cotton and heiress wives to aristocrats. Walk down hidden streets and explore a property development that Prince Charles influenced and started a public debate on the role and limits of the royals. Uncover why Chelsea residents look young and healthy, learn their habits and foods they eat that are banned in America despite being healthy. Learn which parts of Chelsea are great to buy, and which developments have seedy reputations. Explore streets inhabited by musicians, artists and writers, uncover the Irish connections to Chelsea. Sarah and Ari crafted this unique walking tour based on their experiences growing up in Chelsea as well as their current professions as art psychotherapists and realtors respectively. With Sarah's background as a historian, this walk encompasses many different lenses so you are left entertained and informed on multiple levels.

What's Included?

  • All fees and/or taxes

Cancellation Policy

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

Itinerary

Meeting Point

Please wait outside Ottolenghi cafe on Pavilion Road. Nearest tube station is Sloane Square. If it is raining please feel free to wait inside. There is also a restroom if you need to use the loo before the walking tour. Many people also grab a coffee or water from here before our walk.

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Chelsea Physic Garden

30 minutes

The tour includes tickets to the Chelsea Physic Gardens and learning about the links between the CPG and America; how the founder Sir Hans Sloane brought hot chocolate to the UK; and discovering medicinal plants that changed history. We will also learn about the history of tea via theft and Empire; Sir Joseph Banks and Captain Cooks voyages and how they link to the CPG and Agatha Christie's training in poisons.

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Additional Information

This activity is operated by Sarah Reid
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Walking tour which would last 2 hours in total

Guide Options

  • Guide - English
  • Guide - French