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Covent Garden Walking Tour

Explore the heart of the theatre industry with an exciting and informative walking tour through Covent Garden

Discount code: AUTUMN10

Key information

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance non-redeemed tickets and receive a full refund.

Highlights

  • Join in an entertaining walking tour of the heart of the West End to discover fascinating facts about world-famous places or famous people who have frequented the area.
  • Follow in the footsteps of poets, actors and royalty such as Dickens, Hitchcock, Noël Coward and Madonna guided by a professional expert.
  • Discover where the phrase ‘Bob’s Your Uncle’ comes from and visit The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane – the oldest theatre site but not the oldest theatre.
  • See world-famous theatres and learn about their fascinating histories including the one about a ghost in Drury Lane Theatre.
  • Explore the Covent Garden Piazza and uncover the history of its Italian name, the marketplace and the many shops and restaurants.

What's included

  • Professional tour guide
  • Food and drink
  • Admission to attractions/sights

Prepare for the experience

  • Download your e-ticket QR code from the VisitBritain Shop email.

Children information

  • Children under 12 years old can access free of charge.
  • Children under 17 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Accessibility information

  • Please contact our team before booking should you require further accessibility information regarding the experience.

Additional information

  • Please wear comfortable shoes and dress according to weather conditions.

Covent Garden Walking Tour’s live date availability can be seen upon booking.

  • Duration: 90 minutes.
  • Recommended arrival times:  allow 15 minutes before your time slot.

The regular operating times are the following: 

  • Daily: 1:30 pm.

Departure point

  • Start/End location: outside One Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, London WC2B 4BZ, England, United Kingdom.
  • Nearest Underground and train stations: Temple (District and Circle), Charing Cross (Bakerloo and Northern), Covent Garden (Piccadilly) and Holborn (Central and Piccadilly).

Frequently asked questions

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by Golden Tours.

Upon booking you will receive an instant order confirmation from VisitBritain and a second email including a QR code. You can download it to your mobile phone or print it out to show when attending the tour.