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10 Cultural Spots in the West End: London Self-Guided Audio Tour

New To The Site! London, England

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200 to 225 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

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.

Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

What's Included

  • 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
  • Earphones
  • All tickets for attractions mentioned within the tour must be bought separately (prices from £20)
  • Mobile device
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Meeting Location

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Catherine Street
London, UK

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End point

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Opening Hours • Daily | Midnight - 11:30 PM

What To Expect

Covent Garden

Covent Garden
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Seven Dials

Charles Dickens probably described it best, but we try. Pause here to reflect on the spot's quirky past.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parish Church of Saint Paul, Deptford

A track for trivia lovers as we discover a funky church and explore the origins of "slapstick".
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Nell Gwynne Tavern

Discover a tale of a musical pioneer and the love story behind the name of the Nell Gwynn Tavern
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Savoy Court & Strand

Escape for a walk down this affluent neighbourhood with a pretty crazy history behind it.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Opera House

Our last stop is reserved for the admiration of the Opera House
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New Covent Garden Market

Familiarise yourself with stories from the Piazza, St. Paul's Church, and of a delightful invention.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rose Street

Old pubs and breathtaking views of flower arrangements greet us at our next stop.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St Anne's Church, Soho

We begin by this church as we trace back her story.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Compton Street

We explore this street as we learn all about the heart of the LGBTQ+ community in London.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club

We trace the beginnings and the modern history of this iconic music venue.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Greek Street

We explore one of Soho's most Instagrammable spots and discover a range of curiosities.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kings House

We stop by an oddly charming and quirky photo spot - The Tudor Cottage
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Plaque: Karl Marx

We take a short pause to discover the story of Soho's most famous residents: Karl Marx
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trident Audio Post

We trace the history of this iconic studio that brought some of the biggest icons of pop music.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Broadwick Street

We stop by a charming, cozy pub for our next photo stop.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

John Snow

A pivotal incident in the history of public health.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Great Windmill Street

We pause for a tale about cocktail bars with curious, rebellious history!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Carnaby Street

We step into the nerve centre of Soho, and the Fashion Capital of London.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kingly Street

A lovely street, a popular bar with a "bag" o' stories of our beloved music icons.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Great Marlborough Street

We explore the stunning architecture of Liberty Store, and how it came to be.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

West End Theatre District (Pass By)

Discover the West End independently!
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Royal Opera House

What does opera have to do with theatre? Everything, as we will find out here!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Seven Dials

We discuss more quirky traditions and record breaking achievements
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Mousetrap

Agatha Christie's book is the longest running production in history
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Theatre Royal Drury Lane

We start with London's oldest theatre as we uncover some royal connections
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shaftesbury Avenue

We meet the famous characters and play behind the Apollo, Gielgud, and Sondheim theatres
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palace Theatre

Harry Potter fans, beware! We learn all about the past and present of this amazing building
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Haymarket Theatre Royal

Break a leg! We finally discover the story behind theatre's most famous expression
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

West End Theatre District (Pass By)

A great way to discover the worlds most iconic theatre district!
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Trafalgar Square

We start by navigating the complex history around this square
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Leicester Square

We delve deeper into the area's history
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chinatown

We stop by a relevant spot to discover its edgy history
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shaftesbury Avenue

We discover the popular and iconic artists and their backstories
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Greek Street

We wander into a lovely street and trace the tragic story of a beloved writer
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kings House

We stop by a picturesque square as we discover the stories of many magnificent individuals
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Compton Street

We take a deeper look into London's Pride Culture and challenges
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Colony Grill Room

A cultural gem that is also iconic to the LGBTQ+ community
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Admiral Duncan

We pay homage to the lives lost in the tragic attack and learn how it inspired gradual change
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Village Soho

We stop for a pint and revel in the story of the amazing Ruby Venezuela!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 10 Cultural Spots in the West End: London Self-Guided Audio Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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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
  • Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture
  • Audio tour provided by a local or historian
  • Access to your self-guided audio tour
  • Earphones
  • All tickets for attractions mentioned within the tour must be bought separately (prices from £20)
  • Mobile device

Additional Info

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Cancellation Policy

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).

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