Highlights
Discover the 10 top-secret creative spots in the West End, Soho and Covent Garden in London, as you discover the cultural heart of these neighbourhoods, with these private immersive guides!
You will get a local feel of what it's like to live in these areas of the city, famous for their history, struggles, and vibrant culture of London’s LGBTQ+ community.
Guided by local historians, we'll learn about the many iconic must-visit attractions that offer a trove of photography tips for those beautiful Instagram-perfect shots, as you spend a day visiting these trendy neighbourhoods.
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 these multi-cultural streets.
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Covent Garden, Covent Garden, London, England
Covent Garden
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Seven Dials Covent Garden, London WC2 England
Charles Dickens probably described it best, but we try. Pause here to reflect on the spot's quirky past.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Neal's Yard, Seven Dials, Covent Garden, London, London WC2H England
Spend some time in this quirky neighborhood to find some IG food, quirky pubs, or quiet corners and a cup of coffee.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Parish Church of Saint Paul, Deptford, Mary Ann Gardens, London SE8 3DP, UK
A track for trivia lovers as we discover a funky church and explore the origins of "slapstick".
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Nell Gwynne Tavern, 2 Bull Inn Ct, London WC2R 0NP, UK
Discover a tale of a musical pioneer and the love story behind the name of the Nell Gwynn Tavern
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Savoy Court & Strand, London WC2R 0JE, UK
Escape for a walk down this affluent neighbourhood with a pretty crazy history behind it.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Royal Opera House, Bow St, London WC2E 9DD, UK
Our last stop is reserved for the admiration of the Opera House
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: New Covent Garden Market, Nine Elms Lane, London SW8 5BH England
Familiarise yourself with stories from the Piazza, St. Paul's Church, and of a delightful invention.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Rose Street, Rose St, London, UK
Old pubs and breathtaking views of flower arrangements greet us at our next stop.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: St Anne's Church, 55 Dean St, London W1D 6AF, UK
We begin by this church as we trace back her story.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Old Compton Street, London England
We explore this street as we learn all about the heart of the LGBTQ+ community in London.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, 47 Frith Street, London W1D 4HT England
We trace the beginnings and the modern history of this iconic music venue.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Greek Street, Greek St, London W1D, UK
We explore one of Soho's most Instagrammable spots and discover a range of curiosities.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: 18 Soho Square, London W1D 3QH, UK
We stop by an oddly charming and quirky photo spot - The Tudor Cottage
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Blue Plaque: Karl Marx, 30 Dean St, London W1D 3RZ, UK
We take a short pause to discover the story of Soho's most famous residents: Karl Marx
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Trident Audio Post, 33 Great Pulteney St, London W1F 9NP, UK
We trace the history of this iconic studio that brought some of the biggest icons of pop music.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Broadwick Street, Broadwick St, London, UK
We stop by a charming, cozy pub for our next photo stop.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: John Snow, 39 Broadwick St, Carnaby, London W1F 9QJ, UK
A pivotal incident in the history of public health.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Great Windmill Street, Great Windmill St, London, UK
We pause for a tale about cocktail bars with curious, rebellious history!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Carnaby Street, Carnaby St, Carnaby, London, UK
We step into the nerve centre of Soho, and the Fashion Capital of London.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Kingly Street, Kingly St, London W1S, UK
A lovely street, a popular bar with a "bag" o' stories of our beloved music icons.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Great Marlborough Street, East of Regent Street, London W1J 6PY England
We explore the stunning architecture of Liberty Store, and how it came to be.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: West End Theatre District, London England
Discover the West End independently!
Stop At: Royal Opera House, Bow St, London WC2E 9DD, UK
What does opera have to do with theatre? Everything, as we will find out here!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Seven Dials Covent Garden, London WC2 England
We discuss more quirky traditions and record breaking achievements
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Mousetrap, St Martin's Theatre, West St, London SW1E 5EA England
Agatha Christie's book is the longest running production in history
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Catherine Street Covent Garden, London WC2B 5JF England
We start with London's oldest theatre as we uncover some royal connections
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Shaftesbury Avenue, London England
We meet the famous characters and play behind the Apollo, Gielgud, and Sondheim theatres
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Palace Theatre, 113 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 5AY England
Harry Potter fans, beware! We learn all about the past and present of this amazing building
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Haymarket Theatre Royal, 18 Suffolk Street, London SW1Y 4HA England
Break a leg! We finally discover the story behind theatre's most famous expression
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: West End Theatre District, London England
A great way to discover the worlds most iconic theatre district!
Stop At: Trafalgar Square, Centre of the City, London SW1A England
We start by navigating the complex history around this square
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Leicester Square, London England
We delve deeper into the area's history
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Chinatown, Gerrard St, London W1D 5PT, UK
We stop by a relevant spot to discover its edgy history
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Shaftesbury Avenue, London England
We discover the popular and iconic artists and their backstories
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Greek Street, Greek St, London W1D, UK
We wander into a lovely street and trace the tragic story of a beloved writer
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: 18 Soho Square, London W1D 3QH, UK
We stop by a picturesque square as we discover the stories of many magnificent individuals
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Old Compton Street, London England
We take a deeper look into London's Pride Culture and challenges
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Colony Grill Room, The Beaumont, 8 Balderton St, Brown Hart Gardens, London W1K 6TF, UK
A cultural gem that is also iconic to the LGBTQ+ community
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Admiral Duncan, 54 Old Compton Street, London W1D 4UD England
We pay homage to the lives lost in the tragic attack and learn how it inspired gradual change
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Village Soho, 81 Wardour Street Soho, London W1D 6QD England
We stop for a pint and revel in the story of the amazing Ruby Venezuela!
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- This is a covid safe tour. Socially distance from other visitors to the West End with your independent, self-guided tour!
- Access to your self-guided audio tour
- Audio tour provided by a local or historian
- Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi
- Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost
- Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture
Exclusions
- Earphones
- All tickets for attractions mentioned within the tour must be bought separately (prices from £20)
- Mobile device
Departure Point
Catherine Street, Catherine St, London WC2E, UK
Departure Time
3/12/2022 - 6/2/2023
Monday - Sunday: | 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM |
Duration
200 to 225 minutes
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
Voucher Info
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