Covent Garden Exploration: Self-Guided Walking Tour of Hidden Gems, Local Stories, and Iconic Sights
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17 Ratings
Covent Garden
Embark on a self-guided walking tour of Covent Garden in London, uncovering hidden gems, local stories, and iconic sights. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere and discover the area's rich history and culture.
Duration:
50 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Covent Garden - Covent Garden
- Seven Dials - Charles Dickens probably described it best, but we try. Pause here to reflect on the spot’s quirky past.
- 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.
- St Paul’s Church - A track for trivia lovers as we discover a funky church and explore the origins of “slapstick”.
- The Nell Gwynne Tavern - Discover a tale of a musical pioneer and the love story behind the name of the Nell Gwynn Tavern
- Savoy Court & Strand - Escape for a walk down this affluent neighbourhood with a pretty crazy history behind it.
- Royal Opera House - Our last stop is reserved for the admiration of the Opera House
- New Covent Garden Market - Familiarise yourself with stories from the Piazza, St. Paul’s Church, and of a delightful invention.
- Rose Street - Old pubs and breathtaking views of flower arrangements greet us at our next stop.
What's Included
- Downloadable tours for offline enjoyment without WiFi
- GPS-enabled map to prevent getting lost while exploring
- Self-guided audio tour access
- Instagram Hotspots identified for perfect pictures
- Audio tours curated by locals or historians
What's Not Included
- Earphones
- Mobile device
Additional Information
Explore the enchanting area of Covent Garden in London, famous for its lively marketplace and high-end shopping, as well as top-tier dining establishments and theaters!
Join in on this engaging tour guided by a London historian and navigate through the vibrant lanes of Neal’s Yard, visit St. Paul’s Church, saunter along the Strand, and conclude at the grand Royal Opera House.
Step off the beaten path and uncover an assortment of peculiar tales, notable inhabitants, unseen districts, and delicious food, enabling a deeper and more personal understanding of the neighborhood.
Witness the stunning architecture, hidden treasures, and memorable landmark sights as you embark on a compelling and delightful exploration of your own.
Please note: This is an independent audio walking tour and does not include admission tickets.
Location
Covent Garden
The tour starts outside the Covent Garden tube station
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.1
(17 Ratings)
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Trail756970
Apr 2, 2024
To visit - Very cool place to visit. The Apple Market has crafts. Terraces. At the time there was a group playing classical music. You can buy souvenirs. It's really very pleasant!!
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998lenad
Dec 31, 2023
Interesting historical tour - Very chill way to explore the history of covent garden. Easy to understand and to listen to. Did like the possibility to take “breaks” and continue wherever you want
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Annette_d
Apr 21, 2023
Lovely morning in Covent garden - The tour was so easy to access. The guides on the tour were pleasant to listen to and very entertaining as we walked the tour. It was easy to follow where they were sending us on the tour. Covent Garden did not disappoint. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour!
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Miguelgz8246me
Jun 11, 2022
10/10 experience - Awesome tour! I’ve used their tours all over the UK but this was my favourite. Great content and a great way to explore Covent Garden away from other people
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M8334jabriann
Jun 26, 2023
just a lot of un - a very fun afternoon checking out the various stalls and the music and the scenery....well worth a visit...stayed for a couple of meals and went back the next day to have dinner....lots of fun for the atmosphere
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M5525zkmarys
Feb 13, 2023
An enjoyable tour - An interesting tour, taking me into some places off the main route.
However, it did seem to overlook some main points; more detail on the church?
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Karenhl6095qd
Oct 20, 2022
Self guided audio tour - If you want to see London and not do the normal tourist attractions, this is for you. This walk takes you through many places where you can stop find a cafe and take in the scenery as you go. It would be good if the map had street names, but was still easy to self navigate.
I hope you do more for other cities in the UK as will certainly use them again.
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Fiona_s
Jul 31, 2023
Double Talk - The trouble with the app was that by the time i got to the 7th stop 2 people were talking over each other so that I couldn’t understand what eithor was saying. Very disappointing
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100monet
May 28, 2023
Disappointing and frustrating lack of response from the organisation - We never did the tour because I could not get a response from the Guides to answer some questions I wanted to ask. Disappointing and frustrating. The three separate phone numbers were never returned and messages were never answered. Will not bother again.
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Ericle1538jv
Aug 26, 2022
Waste of money and time! - Abandoned tour after fourth waypoint. Map unusable without street names. Narrators’ banter trite and unhelpful. Refund requested!
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