Secret Walking Tour of Central London: A Journey into the Unexplored Past and Present
4.8
239 Ratings
Greater London
Uncover the hidden secrets of Central London on a 1.5-hour walking tour. Explore gas-lit alleyways, quirky pubs, and peculiar landmarks, including the world's smallest police station and the Duke of Wellington's nose.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Trafalgar Square - We go looking for the smallest police station in the world
- Admiralty Arch - Here we search for the Duke of Wellington’s nose…
- Covent Garden - We pass through this famous part of London, and pay a visit to church of St Paul’s and its beautiful gardens.
- Strand - Here we delve into the theatre district and look for the most superstitious hotel in London!
What's Included
- Professional guide
- All activities
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This exploration journey is ideal for locals wishing to unearth London’s untold stories, as well as tourists eager to delve into the city’s distinctive history and current state. During this 90-minute foot-paced tour, your guide will escort you around the heart of London and steer you away from the typical tourist routes.
You’ll be taken through ancient gas-lit lanes, beyond peculiar symbols and atmospheric taverns, giving you the chance to experience strange highlights like the tiniest police station worldwide, the Duke of Wellington’s nose, the most ritualistic hotel in the city, and much more!
- No dogs are allowed on the tour other than guide dogs.
Location
Equestrian Statue of Charles I
Departure Point: The equestrian statue of King Charles I on the roundabout just south of Trafalgar Square
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(239 Ratings)
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Nick_w
Apr 1, 2024
Easter Saturday fun - Rosie and the anecdotes as we walked along.
Rosie, our tour guide, was a mine of information and had a lovely, comic way of describing historic events.
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Angela_m
Mar 23, 2024
Informative and friendly tour - I learnt some very interesting facts about Cromwell and the Thames, gaslight fire marks etc. I also saw parts of Lindon I would not have gone to on my own
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I_said_stahl
Mar 18, 2024
Rosie is good - Tour was really enjoyable, knowledgeable guide, interesting stories. Nothing super hidden or secret on this tour but sincere, educated guiding.
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Helen_r
Mar 16, 2024
Fantastic - really interesting and fun too - Great stories - fascinating facts I never knew even though I have been visiting London all my life. Well worth the very modest price.
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Debbie
Mar 16, 2024
Hidden gems - Great guide Rosie very knowledgeable & friendly, amusing stories with a good pace. Visiting well known sights but with unknown stories that were fascinating.
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Susancy9430yz
Mar 12, 2024
Great Tour - Rosie was engaging, informed and funny. We were a group of four young adults and me (Mom). She shared so many interesting facts. The tour took us to places of interest not easily noticed, some of which were hiding in plain sight. We were also given the historical significance and details at each stop. Easy to walk, fun, and the perfect length of time.
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Paul_d
Feb 18, 2024
Good fun and informal yet informative 👍. - Real live wire of a guide in Paul. Thanks.
Enjoyed the history, details, delivery and pace of the tour. Love the lesser known subjects and stories. Myself and better half love walking around Lon Don and seeing the sites etc but doing this type of tour takes you to places you wouldn't normally go.
Rather surreal passing other tours groups doing the same / parallel tours, a bit of a 'Sean of The Dead' vibe 😂😅🤣.
Highly recommended 👌 👍 👏
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50stuartt
Feb 17, 2024
Brilliant - Excellent tour learning about things that are hidden up alleys and in corners of London usually unseen. Really entertaining. Our guide Rachel was fab.
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Lynda_lloyd
Jan 19, 2024
Loved it - It was Soooo good, took us to places we would never have found. Rachel our tour guide was possibly THE best tour guide, really clear voice, we had no problem hearing what she said, super friendly, great personality, really well informed, learned loads of interesting facts. Rachel went at the pace of the group. So enjoyably and formative. Loved it
Thanks Rachel ❤️
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Explorer278978
Jan 14, 2024
Not our tour - Unfortunately, we didn't like the tour at all. We didn't think the first places we visited were that secret. The group was very large and the guide always started talking even though not everyone had arrived. It was a shame. We left halfway through!
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