Uncover the vibrant history and intriguing characters of London’s Covent Garden. From a vegetable garden to a bustling market, theatre district, and slum, join us on a walking tour to explore this captivating district.
Uncover the vibrant history and intriguing characters of London’s Covent Garden. From a vegetable garden to a bustling market, theatre district, and slum, join us on a walking tour to explore this captivating district.
- St Paul’s Church Covent Garden - We’ll visit inside the “Actor’s Church”, one of the only remaining buildings of the original Covent Garden Piazza. We’ll have a special mini tour inside the church, subject to availability (We can’t always guarantee entry if the church has an event or special service)
- Covent Garden - We’ll take a look inside…
- St Paul’s Church Covent Garden - We’ll visit inside the “Actor’s Church”, one of the only remaining buildings of the original Covent Garden Piazza. We’ll have a special mini tour inside the church, subject to availability (We can’t always guarantee entry if the church has an event or special service)
- Covent Garden - We’ll take a look inside and around the Covent Garden market building as we learn how the market has changed through the centuries.
- Jubilee Market - The only market in London run by traders. Learn about Covent Garden’s nightlife and famed live entertainment.
- Theatre Royal Drury Lane - Outside the longest-running theatre site in London, your guide will tell you about the eccentric characters of the city’s theatre and social scene.
- Royal Opera House - Once the Theatre Royal Covent Garden, this beautiful building shows opera and ballet all year round.
- Neal Street - Learn about Covent Garden’s prostitution trade and the famous “Gin Craze” as you enter Seven Dials, once one of London’s great slums.
- Neal’s Yard - A colourful hidden gem!
- Drury Lane Gardens - A former graveyard and scene from Dickens’ Bleak House, this children’s playground and heritage site was the first ever project by the UK’s National Trust.
- Seven Dials - Finish your tour at the sundial monument of Seven Dials.
- Local Guide
- Local Guide
This is no ordinary walking tour…Discover the wild sides of Covent Garden and the Seven Dials! On this walk of two historic London neighbourhoods, we’ll uncover hidden stories and the untold lives of the colourful characters that have made this quirky district their home through the centuries - all the way to today!
This is where people who didn’t “fit…
This is no ordinary walking tour…Discover the wild sides of Covent Garden and the Seven Dials! On this walk of two historic London neighbourhoods, we’ll uncover hidden stories and the untold lives of the colourful characters that have made this quirky district their home through the centuries - all the way to today!
This is where people who didn’t “fit in”…fit in! Our misfits might be market traders, sex workers, rock bands, actors, painters, poets, writers, gin sellers, suffragettes, social reformers, members of the queer community, or visionaries and pioneers!
As an extra special treat, our walk includes a short visit inside The Actor’s Church (St Paul’s Church), a vital hub for the community since 1633.
Join us as we share incredible stories of a district that has always defied conventions - from the gay subculture of the 18th century, the black actors paving the way through Victorian theatre or a hospital staffed entirely by women…before women were allowed to vote!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
