London West End Theatre Walking Tour
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Duration 2.5 hours
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Private Tour
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Professional Guide
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Wheelchair accessible
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Explore famous theatres
Experience the magic of London's West End on a captivating walking tour, exploring iconic theatres and rich theatrical history.
Included
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Professional guide
Excluded
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Tube ticket to and from the tour.
Experience the magic of London's West End on a captivating walking tour, exploring iconic theatres and rich theatrical history.
Highlights
- Visit the oldest theatre in London
- Learn about the intriguing history of famous theatres
- Discover the magnificent Royal Opera House
- Explore Covent Garden, the heart of Theatreland
- See the iconic sights of Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus
Meeting Point
Just outside the Tube Station exit, precise details will be given before the tour.
Strand, London WC2N 5HF , United Kingdom
End Point
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.
Haymarket, London SW1Y 4HT , United Kingdom
Pickup
Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)
What to expect
Strand
The old street linking the City of London to the City of Westminster and full of theatres and history
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
The oldest theatre in London. All the others have just stolen their thunder
Savoy Theatre
The first theatre to be lit by electricity and bit upon an old palace.
Adelphi Theatre
Learn the intriguing history of one of London's most beloved theatres.
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.
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!
St. Paul's Church
This beautiful though hidden church is the home to the memorials of many of our best known actors and stars.
St. Martins Theatre
Home to the longest running play in the world!
St Martin-in-the-Fields
This interesting street is bounded by old pubs and theatres.
Cecil Court
This historic street is one of the hidden jewels of the area and also the inspiration for Harry Potter!
Garrick Theatre
Find out the importance of the Garrick name to theatre and literature of this small but interesting theatre.
Leicester Square
The buzzing centre of the West End and all things movies.
Chinatown
One of the oldest Chinatowns in the world.
Les Miserables London
See the majestic sign of this long running musical
The Lyric
The oldest theatre on the famous Shaftsbury Avenue
Apollo Theatre
This theatre might look magnificent on the outside but not so long ago it came close to a terrible disaster.
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.
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.
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!
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional 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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Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What our experts say
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Visit nearby Covent Garden for lunch.
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Check out the Savoy Theatre's history.
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Bring comfortable shoes for walking.
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Look for street performances in Covent Garden.
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Explore the hidden gems of Cecil Court.
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