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London Covent Garden and Theatreland

New To The Site! London, England

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2 hours (approx.)
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Overview

This is a chance to explore the charming and bohemian district of Covent Garden with a knowledgeable guide who will lead you around the small back streets and hidden areas of the district and entertain you with stories of the buildings, personalities and productions which have made this area of London so fascinating.

What's Included

  • Visit to St Paul's Church (the actor's church)
  • Professional Blue Badge Tour Guide

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Long Acre
    London WC2E 9JT, UK

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    Seven Dials
    London WC2H, UK

    Tour ends near the Cambridge Theatre and Seven Dials Market.

    What To Expect

    Royal Opera House

    Your guide will build the story of the development of Covent Garden from a 'convent garden' to a market area and upmarket housing development in 17th century to London's principal theatre district. Walk through quiet back streets, passing the Royal Ballet School and pause to look at the beautiful building of the Royal Opera House with it's glass 'Floral Hall'.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Theatre Royal Drury Lane

    Passing several theatres with well-known productions, your guide will entertain you with stories of plays and shows past and present. Pause to look at the famous Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, one of London's original two 'patent' theatres and with its 2 royal boxes.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Covent Garden

    You visit the main square of Covent Garden, known as the Piazza, designed as an upmarket residential square in 17c. Imagine the wealthy people in London's 17c parading through the arcaded area in their finery. You walk through the Covent Garden market and look at some of the quirky independent shops, restaurants and cafes.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    St. Paul's Church (The Actors' Church)

    See the back porch of St Paul's Church with its great Classical-style columns. This has always been a favourite spot for street entertainers and was where the first Punch and Judy Shows were performed in Britain. You might even spot 'Eliza Doolittle' selling her flowers! You are then taken inside this fascinating church where you will see commemorative plaques and monuments to many famous actors.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Savoy Theatre

    Exploring more tiny back streets and alleyways, you will pass a famous London restaurant where actors and royalty have dined and hear more theatre stories before pausing to look at the Savoy Theatre, where many of the Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas were premiered.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    St Martin's Theatre

    We continue our walk past more famous theatres, where famous actors and playwrights such as Noel Coward have performed and stop to look at St Martin's Theatre, home of Agatha Christie's 'The Mousetrap', the longest running play in the world!
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Neal's Yard

    You now meander through the back streets of Covent Garden, where you can enjoy seeing all the small independent boutiques, cafes and restaurants. We pause in the quaint Neal's Yard, with its converted warehouses, housing health-food restaurants and independent retailers.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Seven Dials

    Your tour finishes near to the Seven Dials Market, where you will find many food outlets and independent shops. You can now enjoy wandering around and browsing in some of those small boutiques you passed earlier or grab a snack in one of the atmospheric local cafes. A short walk will take you back to Covent Garden Underground Station
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the London Covent Garden and Theatreland?

    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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    • Visit to St Paul's Church (the actor's church)
    • Professional Blue Badge Tour Guide

    Additional Info

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    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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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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