Discover the mesmerizing district of Covent Garden in London, renowned for its bustling market and luxury shopping as well as award-winning restaurants and theatres!
On this immersive tour narrated by a London historian, you will walk through the colourful street of Neal’s Yard, explore St. Paul's Church, stroll along the Strand and ultimately finish in front of the magnificent Royal Opera House.
Venture off the tourist trail, and discover a mix of crazy stories, famous residents, hidden neighbourhoods, and great food, as you get a more intimate and local feel for the area.
Experience the beautiful architecture, secret gems and unforgettable iconic sights as you transport yourselves in an engaging, quirky and captivating adventure.
Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ 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
✖ Mobile device
Departure & Return
Departure:
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The tour starts outside the Covent Garden tube station
Itinerary
1
Covent Garden
Covent Garden
Duration: 5 minutes
2
Seven Dials
Charles Dickens probably described it best, but we try. Pause here to reflect on the spot's quirky past.
Duration: 5 minutes
3
Neal's Yard
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
4
St Paul's Church
A track for trivia lovers as we discover a funky church and explore the origins of "slapstick".
Duration: 5 minutes
5
Discover a tale of a musical pioneer and the love story behind the name of the Nell Gwynn Tavern
Duration: 5 minutes
6
Escape for a walk down this affluent neighbourhood with a pretty crazy history behind it.
Duration: 5 minutes
7
Royal Opera House
Our last stop is reserved for the admiration of the Opera House
Duration: 5 minutes
8
New Covent Garden Market
Familiarise yourself with stories from the Piazza, St. Paul's Church, and of a delightful invention.
Duration: 5 minutes
9
Old pubs and breathtaking views of flower arrangements greet us at our next stop.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
