Hidden Tube Walking Tour - Charing Cross: Access All Areas
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 15min
- Price from
- $63 / person
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 32 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- London Transport Museum
- Meeting point
- The meeting point for this tour is inside the Northern line entrance of Charing Cross Underground station, opposite the ticket barriers. Use any staircase from Charing Cross mainline station to access the ticket hall and look for the Hidden London sign.Please arrive 15 mins before the tour time.
Description
London Transport Museum, the world's leading museum of urban transport, invites you on a guided tour to explore Charing Cross underground station. Join our expert guides and explore the station's disused spaces, go behind closed doors to exclusive areas not accessible to the public, walk under Trafalgar Square and see the London Underground in a different light. Closed to the public since 1999, the Jubilee line platforms at Charing Cross are now synonymous with movies and TV. Explore the station’s history and find out how it came to be used as a filming location for popular TV shows such as Killing Eve as well as blockbuster films like the Bond hit Skyfall and even Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World. All Hidden London tours are written by historical experts from London Transport Museum and based on content drawn from the Museum’s extensive archive and collection.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 10:00 AM, 11:55 AM, 2:35 PM, and 4:30 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 21
- Adult (ages 18–64)
- $63
- Senior (ages 65+)
- $59
- Youth (ages 16–17)
- $59
In demand: 21 of the next 88 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Charing Cross Underground Station
Explore the disused spaces of Charing Cross Underground station, go behind closed doors to exclusive areas not accessible to the public, walk under Trafalgar Square and see the London Underground in a different light. Closed to the public since 1999, the Jubilee line platforms at Charing Cross are now synonymous with movies and TV. Explore the station’s history and find out how it came to be used as a filming location for popular TV shows such as Killing Eve as well as blockbuster films like the Bond hit Skyfall and even Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World.
What's included
Included
75 minute guided tour of Charing Cross underground station including disused areas
Not included
Travel to and from Charing Cross underground station
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
32 reviews
How it compares in London
- Starting price $63 is close to the typical $67 for tours of similar length in London
Excurgo comparison of 4,773 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tours are not suitable for children under 10 years of age
- All guests must bring photo ID
- Open-toed shoes are not allowed
- No food or drinks allowed on the tour
- Please do not bring luggage or large bags - there is no cloakroom
- The tour involves a lot of walking, including areas of uneven ground and low lighting
- Tours are not suitable for guests with claustrophobia
- Tours are not step free and including walking up and down static escalators
- There's no elevator
- There is a maximum of four children (aged 10-15 yrs) allowed per adult
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Hidden Tube Walking Tour - Charing Cross: Access All Areas take?
Hidden Tube Walking Tour - Charing Cross: Access All Areas lasts about 1h 15min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Hidden Tube Walking Tour - Charing Cross: Access All Areas cost?
Prices start at $63 per person for this London experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Hidden Tube Walking Tour - Charing Cross: Access All Areas run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 10:00 AM, 11:55 AM, 2:35 PM, and 4:30 PM.
Does Hidden Tube Walking Tour - Charing Cross: Access All Areas sell out?
It can: 21 of the next 88 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Hidden Tube Walking Tour - Charing Cross: Access All Areas for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The meeting point for this tour is inside the Northern line entrance of Charing Cross Underground station, opposite the ticket barriers. Use any staircase from Charing Cross mainline station to access the ticket hall and look for the Hidden London sign. Please arrive 15 mins before the tour time. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Hidden Tube Walking Tour - Charing Cross: Access All Areas offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Tours are not suitable for children under 10 years of age There is a maximum of four children (aged 10-15 yrs) allowed per adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Hidden Tube Walking Tour - Charing Cross: Access All Areas worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 32 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by London Transport Museum.
Reviews(32)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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