Secrets of Central London Walking Tour with English Guide
London Transport Museum, the world's leading museum of urban transport, invites you to join our expert guides to discover the secrets of the area around Theatreland, Covent Garden, Kingsway, and the Embankment.
This walking tour reveals little known facts about the area that were pulled straight from our archives, including the story of Convent Garden (as it was originally known), and how London’s first professional police force was born. You’ll also find out how well-known streets shaped London’s transport systems, from the construction of the Piccadilly line and Kingsway Tram Tunnel to the building of the Elizabeth line in the 2010s.
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Secrets of Central London Walking Tour with English Guide
What's included in Secrets of Central London Walking Tour with English Guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
London Transport MuseumPass-by Only
Whilst not including entry to London Transport Museum, the tour starts and finishes here. Our expert guide will take you on a tour lasting up to two hours around the local area, pointing out the interesting highlights including transport history. This tour doesn't include entry to any disused stations or spaces.
Inclusions
- English Guide
- Transportation to and from site.
- 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 9 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 flights of stairs
- There's no elevator
- There is a maximum of four children (aged 10-15 yrs) allowed per adult.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The meeting point for this tour is outside the main entrance of London Transport Museum, Covent Garden Piazza, WC2E 7BB. A member of the Hidden London team will meet you on arrival. Please arrive 15 minutes before the time on your ticket.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before your tour is due to start. the tour meets outside London Transport Museum, Covent Garden Piazza, London WC2E 7BB. Please present your ticket on a mobile device ideally. A member of the Hidden London team will meet you on arrival. Please arrive 15 minutes before the time on your ticket. Please wear appropriate footwear and dress for the weather.
