West End and South Bank Theatre Walking Tour in London

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  London Coliseum

  Learn the history of the Coliseum. The largest theatre in the West End!

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Duke Of York Theatre

  Discover the many stars who made their debuts on this West End stage. Including Peter Pan!

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Noel Coward Theatre

  Hear of the great productions of the past. The only theatre where two significant theatre giants ever shared a stage.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4

  Learn of the history of this beautiful theatre. See the bust of Shakespeare on the front - the only one in the West End!

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Leicester Square

  Discount ticket booth - how to get great West End seats at low prices! Old music hall spots - historic theatres such as The Alhambra & The Empire.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Haymarket Theatre Royal

  A theatre favoured by both Sir Ian McKellen and Dame Judi Dench. There's also rumour of a haunting...

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  His Majesty's Theatre London

  The second oldest active theatre site in London. Also home to the second-longest running musical - The Phantom of the Opera!

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Harold Pinter Theatre

  Opening in 1881, the Harold Pinter Theatre is one of the oldest playhouses in the West End. Hear of the stars that have caused a great sensation here - including Marilyn Monroe!

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  Prince of Wales Theatre

  Now home to The Book of Mormon, the Prince of Wales has had a rich history of comedy & musical spectacles. Famous names who've appeared here include The Beatles, Peter Sellers and Barbara Streisand!

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10
  Shaftesbury Avenue

  The road with more theatres than any other! Hear about the history of Shaftesbury Avenue and theatres including The Lyric, Apollo, Gielgud, Sondheim & The Palace.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 11
  Lyric Theatre

  The oldest surviving theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue! Also the place where a British comedy icon tragically died...

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 12
  Apollo Theatre

  The first Edwardian Theatre, opening in 1901. Also once home to a truly legendary production of our time!

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 13
  Gielgud Theatre

  Now named after the great Sir John, the Gielgud has seen a few famous faces give their West End debuts. Including Harry Potter himself!

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 14
  Sondheim Theatre

  Learn the history of Les Miserables, the world's longest-running musical. Also - a few famous faces who debuted here in the 80s!

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 15
  Palace Theatre

  Once a famous music hall venue, now home to Harry Potter & the Cursed Child. Discover the origin of the phrase 'bring the house down'.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 16
  Ambassadors Theatre

  Although unremarkable on the outside, the Ambassadors has had a rich theatre history. Legendary theatre stars who debuted here include Vivien Leigh & Paul Robeson.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 17
  St. Martins Theatre

  Home of The Mousetrap - the world's longest-running play! Discover the history of this unlikely theatrical hit.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 18
  The Arts Theatre

  The West End's smallest theatre. Also once home to the most controversial play of all time!

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 19
  Covent Garden

  See the legendary Covent Garden Market! Also, London's official Actors Church, street theatre spots and two of the oldest theatre sites in London.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 20
  Royal Ballet and Opera

  One of the oldest theatre spots in London - est 1732. Now home to the Royal Opera and the Royal Ballet.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 21
  Fortune Theatre

  Home to The Woman in Black - the longest-running horror play ever. Hear of the spooky stories that have occurred during the play's 30+ year history...

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 22
  Theatre Royal Drury Lane

  The oldest active theatre spot in the West End. Discover the legends of the past who made their names on its legendary stage.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 23
  Lyceum Theatre

  Now home to The Lion King, going since 1999 and still a hot ticket! Hear of the leading actors of the Victorian era who once dominated the Lyceum's stage - Sir Henry Irving & Dame Ellen Terry - and also the genesis of a famous gothic horror creation.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 24
  National Theatre

  Hear about the history of our National Theatre. Also, the founder of the National, Laurence Olivier, stated the opposite.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 25
  Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

  Discover the history of Bankside - where Shakespeare made his name. See the famous reconstruction of Shakespeare's Globe and a final top-secret theatre location!

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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