Secrets of the London Underground Small Group Walking Tour
On this fantastic walking tour you'll join our expert guide for a tour of the world's oldest underground system. Learn all about the history of the 'Tube' as you travel through history from one of London's earliest, original stations to its newest and most futuristic. Hear how the networks was built and the variety of roles it has filled in its long history. Fans of trivia and fun facts will also hear some interesting facts along the way.
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Secrets of the London Underground Small Group Walking Tour
What's included in Secrets of the London Underground Small Group Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Baker Street
The tour begins at the historic Baker Street Station, one of the original stops on the Metropolitan Railway, the world's first underground railway.
Oxford Street
Oxford Circus Station - Construction began in 1962 on the initial Walthamstow to Victoria section, where cross-platform interchange were to be provided at Oxford Circus. The Victoria line platforms opened on 7 March 1969. The station opened as part of a second extension from Warren Street to Victoria.
Green Park
Green Park, Down Street Station - It was opened in 1907 by the Great Northern, Piccadilly and Brompton Railway. It was latterly served by the Piccadilly line and was situated between Dover Street (now named Green Park) and Hyde Park Corner stations. ... Its lack of patronage coupled with its proximity to other stations resulted in its closure in 1932.
Inclusions
- Visit one of the underground's original stations, opened in 1863
- Hear about the haunted and disused stations that are left abandoned on the network
- Learn about the variety of roles the underground has played
- Hear how the underground system was built during the Victorian era before advances in technology
- Travel cards are not provided. Please purchase a day travel card (Zones 1 – 2)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Contactless cards/Oyster Cards/Travel Cards (valid for Zone 1) are required and are not included
- Please note this is a walking tour that includes many steps so is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
- Days of operation : Apr-March Tues, Thurs, Sun except 24-26 December and 1st January
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Tour Starts 1.00 pm, Baker Street Station, Marylebone Road, London, UK (Please meet the guide by the Sherlock Holmes statue outside Baker Street station) Directions: Underground: Bakerloo, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Circle and Hammersmith & City lines
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Starts: 1:00 pm (meeting at 12:50 pm), Baker Street Station, Marylebone Road, London, UK (Please meet the guide by the Sherlock Holmes statue outside Baker Street station) Finishes: 3:30 pm (approx.) at Westminster Underground Station Please note: Guests will need an Oyster Card/Travelcard valid for Zone 1 to participate in the tour (not included) Please note this is a walking tour that includes many steps so is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
