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Welcome to Sex and the City, an immersive walking tour that delves into the scandalous history of Covent Garden between the Stuart and Edwardian eras. This tour explores a time when the area served as London’s notorious red-light district, focusing on the lives of those forced into illicit trades or marginalized by the stringent moral laws of the day.
This walk will share the stories of those who lived, worked and played in the area and will also look at a few Royal scandals along the way.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet opposite Covent Garden Underground Station on James Street, outside of Tiffany and Co.
The tour will end beisde the Nell Gwynne Tavern on Bull Inn Court, just off the Strand.
Itinerary
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1Covent Garden
The first part of the tour will focus on a few stops in Covent Garden and the surrounding area, looking at the sex industry that developed in the area in the 17th and 18th century. Participants will hear about people such as Mother Douglas, the Empress of the Bawds and some of the courtesans who worked in the area. They will also hear about a rating sheet for local sex workers known as Harris's Lists.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Bow Street
Participants will hear about the early ways that the area was policed and some of the cases tried at Bow Street Magistrates Court.
7 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Theatre Royal Drury Lane
There will be a number of theatre stops in the area of Drury Lane, where the tour guide will discuss the royal mistresses and other scandalous goings on in these places.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4The Savoy
There will be a few stops in the vicinity of the Savoy, where the tour guide will discuss Oscar Wilde's infamous trial and then we will move on to Rules Restaurant to discuss a Royal Affair, finishing at the Nell Gwynn Tavern.
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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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