Guided Walking Tour of Covent Garden in London
Description
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.
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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!
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- 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)
Reviews(6)
Cancelled past the time it was supposed to start, no prior warning. Not had a refund since
Thank you for your feedback, and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused. We would like to clarify that we notified guests two days in advance that the tour was cancelled and provided alternative options. We are sorry if this information was not received or if there was any confusion regarding the cancellation. As the booking was made through Viator, the refund will need to be processed by them directly. We have contacted Viator on your behalf to request that they proceed with the refund. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We apologise again for the inconvenience and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on a future tour.
Windsor, stone hedge and Bath tour. Excellent experience. Tour guide Bruce made the experience great. Highly skilled with excellent local knowledge. Good humour too. Driver Armando very helpful. My phone was drained when I boarded and Armando high power charged it for me so I could make memories. Super helpful. Highly recommend this trip.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such an excellent experience on the Windsor, Stonehenge & Bath tour. Bruce will be thrilled to know his knowledge and sense of humour made the day so enjoyable, and we’re especially glad Armando was able to help when you needed it most—that’s the kind of care we strive to provide. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
We really enjoyed our Covent Garden/Theatreland walking tour with Paul. It was a great way to orientate ourselves (as we stayed in Covent Garden), learn about the history of the area, and impress our friends with facts about the theatres when we later went to see shows. Paul had lots of interesting stories from his own time living in Covent Garden, which added a lot of colour to the tour. Thanks for the great experience!
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the Covent Garden/Theatreland walking tour with Paul. It’s wonderful that his personal stories and local knowledge added colour to the tour and helped you impress your friends later. We’re so glad it was a great experience for you!
Great tour with Jim who taught us lots of anecdotes about the great London theatre! So we took tickets for a play tonight;) Thank you Jim 😊
They cancelled the tour the day before due to low demand and offered refund or change to another date (impossible to know if it would just be cancelled again!!). Do not trust if you have pre-booked travel and are relying on the tour running.
We had a wonderful afternoon tour of Covent Garden with our guide, Paul. I was hosting two friends from New York and they really enjoyed the mix of history and theatre highlights. The tour had a relaxed pace, so even though we covered a lot of ground, it didn't feel at all rushed. It was the perfect way to spend the afternoon before dinner and a night at the theatre.
Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends enjoyed the Covent Garden tour with Paul. It's wonderful to know that the blend of history and theatre highlights made for a memorable afternoon. We appreciate your feedback on the relaxed pace of the tour, and we're glad it enhanced your experience. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future!
