The Sweet Spots of Covent Garden
Description
Go behind the scenes of quaint Covent Garden, London’s theatre district in the heart of London. Discover its secret alleyways, courtyards, and winding, boutique-lined streets with your fun, local guide. See Covent Garden’s famous covered market, theatres, and churches and hear fascinating stories of those who lived and performed here. Stop in along the way for sweet treat refreshments to tantalise the taste buds before finishing with a refreshing drink in a Victorian pub. If light-filled squares, cobbled streets, quiet gardens and delightful boutiques are what you look for in a city, then you will love Covent Garden - home to London’s creatives, from world-class actors and ballet dancers to musicians, fashion designers and street performers. Share in the wonder of this lively theatreland district in the centre of London on a walking tour of the area’s most interesting spots and best kept secrets with a fun, local guide.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Stroll through theatre land and learn of the history, especially as the theatre has two royal boxes. Admission depends on the time of day and whether the building is in use.
Experience the street theatre and sites and bites of the food market.
A tranquil haven in the heart of the city favored by the acting fraternity.
Our guide will provide detail on the history of buildings in this area.
Once the most dangerous place in the West End and now a fashionable eclectic mix of art and food.
Originally the Waldorf but not where the Salad was invented! We admire the architecture but do not enter the building.
Designed in a 20's Art Nouveau style by Wimperis, Simpson and Guthrie. It is where Matilda played and is used as a trade location during its periods of darkness. We do not enter the building.
We are meeting on Trafalgar square
From the meeting point, you are overlooking the square and see the Nelson Column
We are walking past the National Gallery
This is the meeting point / outside the church on the covered patio - Top of the stairs
We are walking past the Gallery
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(5)
An excellent, extensive tour of the Covent Garden area going off the beaten track, not just the main streets! Lovely to learn so much about the theatres, too, and to enjoy some sweet treats, too!
We appreciate your comments on our latest tour - Paul is a local and knows all the hidden spots!
Fantastic tour ! Unforgettable moments ! Loved the unique experience. Highly recommended ! Perfect for everyone ! Thank you for everything
The guide - Paul - was a delight, with loads of local knowledge and history of the area. He told us some very funny stories too. I enjoyed all of the food stops - it felt indulgent, and I have a sweet tooth so it was a great excuse to eat multiple sweet things! The macarons were the best. All in all it was a great way of enjoying the neighbourhood. I highly recommend!
Rebooked with this company again after we had some a fantastic tour the first time. This was also so much fun! Different tour guide from last time but just as knowledgeable and friendly. They all seem super personable and brings lots of fun energy to the tours. Great one for families
The Covent Garden tour was great. Our guide, Paul had been a longtime resident of the area. He had so many funny and interesting antidotes. Had a delicious Godiva hot chocolate and wonderful pastries at different stops. Learned about history of the bustling area and a nice long walk . . . Worked off the calories. A really good time!
