London Covent Garden and Theatreland
This is a chance to explore the charming and bohemian district of Covent Garden with a knowledgeable guide who will lead you around the small back streets and hidden areas of the district and entertain you with stories of the buildings, personalities and productions which have made this area of London so fascinating.
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London Covent Garden and Theatreland
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Royal Opera House
Your guide will build the story of the development of Covent Garden from a 'convent garden' to a market area and upmarket housing development in 17th century to London's principal theatre district. Walk through quiet back streets, passing the Royal Ballet School and pause to look at the beautiful building of the Royal Opera House with it's glass 'Floral Hall'.
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Passing several theatres with well-known productions, your guide will entertain you with stories of plays and shows past and present. Pause to look at the famous Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, one of London's original two 'patent' theatres and with its 2 royal boxes.
Covent Garden
You visit the main square of Covent Garden, known as the Piazza, designed as an upmarket residential square in 17c. Imagine the wealthy people in London's 17c parading through the arcaded area in their finery. You walk through the Covent Garden market and look at some of the quirky independent shops, restaurants and cafes.
Inclusions
- Visit to St Paul's Church (the actor's church)
- Professional Blue Badge Tour Guide
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Covent Garden Underground Station James Street exit opposite Tiffany. Your guide will be wearing a blue badge and will be carrying a 'Step Into London' sign.
End Points
- Tour ends near the Cambridge Theatre and Seven Dials Market.
