This walking tour takes us through the very heart of West End of London as we journey to some of the most famous theatres in the world.
In this private walking tour we start near the oldest theatre in London and weave through the Strand and the famous Covent Garden, the home of modern live-entertainment and through the maze like streets of Theatre-land and towards the bright lights of Leicester Square and Piccadilly as we finish outside the beautiful Haymarket.
We will visit theatres where actors have been murdered and ghosts loom large. See the homes of the longest running plays and musicals and the locations where stars were born and theatrical history was made.
And find out about the ...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional Guide
Tube ticket to and from the tour.
Meeting Points
Departure
Charing Cross
Just outside the Tube Station exit, precise details will be given before the tour.
Return
Theatre Royal Haymarket
The tour ends a few minutes walk from Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square, the very heart of the West End. The end point is also just 5 minutes walk from the starting point.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This walking tour takes us through the very heart of West End of London as we journey to some of the most famous theatres in the world.
In this private walking tour we start near the oldest theatre in London and weave through the Strand and the famous Covent Garden, the home of modern live-entertainment and through the maze like streets of Theatre-land and towards the bright lights of Leicester Square and Piccadilly as we finish outside the beautiful Haymarket.
We will visit theatres where actors have been murdered and ghosts loom large. See the homes of the longest running plays and musicals and the locations where stars were born and theatrical history was made.
And find out about the ...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional Guide
Tube ticket to and from the tour.
Meeting Points
Departure
Charing Cross
Just outside the Tube Station exit, precise details will be given before the tour.
Return
Theatre Royal Haymarket
The tour ends a few minutes walk from Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square, the very heart of the West End. The end point is also just 5 minutes walk from the starting point.
Itinerary
1
Strand
The old street linking the City of London to the City of Westminster and full of theatres and history
15 minutes
2
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
The oldest theatre in London. All the others have just stolen their thunder
10 minutes
3
Savoy Theatre
The first theatre to be lit by electricity and bit upon an old palace.
5 minutes
4
Adelphi Theatre
Learn the intriguing history of one of London's most beloved theatres.
5 minutes
5
Royal Opera House
One of the most magnificent buildings in London and one of the most expensive to get in to! It take's all the lime-light thats for sure.
5 minutes
6
Covent Garden
The heart of Theatreland with history going back to the Vikings. Full of boutique shops and restaurants but with entertainment still running through its veins!
15 minutes
7
St. Paul's Church (The Actors' Church)
This beautiful though hidden church is the home to the memorials of many of our best known actors and stars.
10 minutes
8
St. Martins Theatre
Home to the longest running play in the world!
5 minutes
9
Saint Martin's Lane
This interesting street is bounded by old pubs and theatres.
10 minutes
10
Cecil Court
This historic street is one of the hidden jewels of the area and also the inspiration for Harry Potter!
5 minutes
11
Garrick Theatre
Find out the importance of the Garrick name to theatre and literature of this small but interesting theatre.
5 minutes
12
Leicester Square
The buzzing centre of the West End and all things movies.
10 minutes
13
Chinatown
One of the oldest Chinatowns in the world.
5 minutes
14
Les Miserables London
See the majestic sign of this long running musical
5 minutes
15
The Lyric
The oldest theatre on the famous Shaftsbury Avenue
5 minutes
16
Apollo Theatre
This theatre might look magnificent on the outside but not so long ago it came close to a terrible disaster.
5 minutes
17
Piccadilly Circus
Another iconic sight in the West End. Also a great spot for seeing more Double Decker buses than you might think is humanly possible.
10 minutes
18
Phantom of The Opera London
Working our way back towards Trafalgar Square, we visit the theatre with another long-running hit and its famous crashing chandelier.
5 minutes
19
Haymarket Theatre Royal
This beautiful theatre is the second oldest in London and perhaps understandably one of the most haunted. Don't take our words for it, Sir Patrick Steward and Dame Judi Dench have seen it too!
