Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Discover the top-secret theatre spots in the West End, London, as you walk through a theatrical experience with this private immersive guide!
Guided by a local historian, we’ll visit the most famous theatre district situated in the heart of London, and explore its fascinating backstory, historic buildings, bizarre traditions, its long connection with royalty, and strange tales of the unnatural!
Walk through the trendy and lively neighbourhoods of Covent Garden and Seven Dials, and discover the backstories of adaptations from beloved authors like J. K. Rowling and Agatha Christie.
Finish the tour by learning about the popular anecdotes, theatre terms, and bizarre traditions of London’s theatre culture, as you discover the must-eat signature street food dishes from this neighbourhood.
Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets
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Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi
Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost
Access to your self-guided audio tour
Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture
Audio tour provided by a local or historian
Earphones
All tickets for attractions mentioned within the tour must be bought separately (prices from £20)
Mobile device
Departure Point
Catherine St, London WC2B 5JF, Verenigd Koninkrijk
The self-guided walking tour begins at this location. You will receive instructions on how to access your tour via our mobile app after purchasing the product so keep your eye out for an email! (download the app, create an account and click 'get my tour' and your tour will be ready)
West End Theatre District, London, United Kingdom Discover the West End independently!
Royal Opera House, London, United Kingdom What does opera have to do with theatre? Everything, as we will find out here! 5 minutes
Seven Dials, London, United Kingdom We discuss more quirky traditions and record breaking achievements 5 minutes
The Mousetrap, London, United Kingdom Agatha Christie's book is the longest running production in history 5 minutes
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London, United Kingdom We start with London's oldest theatre as we uncover some royal connections 5 minutes
Shaftesbury Avenue, London, United Kingdom We meet the famous characters and play behind the Apollo, Gielgud, and Sondheim theatres 5 minutes
113 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 5AY, UK Harry Potter fans, beware! We learn all about the past and present of this amazing building 5 minutes
Haymarket Theatre Royal, London, United Kingdom Break a leg! We finally discover the story behind theatre's most famous expression 5 minutes
West End, London, United Kingdom A great way to discover the worlds most iconic theatre district!
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Meriba_J
24 Jun 2024
The tour was fun, but didn't include as much information as we had hoped. It was nice to walk it at our own pace, but a couple of times we had trouble with the directions.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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