Private London West End Theatre Walking Tour

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This walking tour takes us through the very heart of West End of London as we journey  to some of the most famous theatres in the world.

In this private walking tour we start near the oldest theatre in London and weave through the Strand and the famous Covent Garden, the home of modern live-entertainment and through the maze like streets of Theatre-land and towards the bright lights of Leicester Square and Piccadilly as we finish outside the beautiful Haymarket.

We will visit theatres where actors have been murdered and ghosts loom large. See the homes of the longest running plays and musicals and the locations where stars were born and theatrical history was made.

And find out about the King who used his trips to the theatre to visit his mistress and see the memorials of some of the greatest names in entertainment.

What's Included

Professional Guide
Tube ticket to and from the tour.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

If we meet you at your hotel and need to get the Tube/taxi to the starting point, please note transport costs are not included in the price of the tour though we'll gladly help you buy a ticket.

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Meeting point
Charing Cross

Just outside the Tube Station exit, precise details will be given before the tour.

End point

The tour ends a few minutes walk from Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square, the very heart of the West End. The end point is also just 5 minutes walk from the starting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    The old street linking the City of London to the City of Westminster and full of theatres and history

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Theatre Royal Drury Lane

    The oldest theatre in London. All the others have just stolen their thunder

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Savoy Theatre

    The first theatre to be lit by electricity and bit upon an old palace.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Adelphi Theatre

    Learn the intriguing history of one of London's most beloved theatres.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Royal Ballet and Opera

    One of the most magnificent buildings in London and one of the most expensive to get in to! It take's all the lime-light thats for sure.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Covent Garden

    The heart of Theatreland with history going back to the Vikings. Full of boutique shops and restaurants but with entertainment still running through its veins!

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    St. Paul's Church

    This beautiful though hidden church is the home to the memorials of many of our best known actors and stars.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    St. Martins Theatre

    Home to the longest running play in the world!

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 9

    This interesting street is bounded by old pubs and theatres.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Cecil Court

    This historic street is one of the hidden jewels of the area and also the inspiration for Harry Potter!

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Garrick Theatre

    Find out the importance of the Garrick name to theatre and literature of this small but interesting theatre.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 12
    Leicester Square

    The buzzing centre of the West End and all things movies.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Chinatown

    One of the oldest Chinatowns in the world.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Les Miserables London

    See the majestic sign of this long running musical

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 15

    The oldest theatre on the famous Shaftsbury Avenue

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 16
    Apollo Theatre

    This theatre might look magnificent on the outside but not so long ago it came close to a terrible disaster.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 17
    Piccadilly Circus

    Another iconic sight in the West End. Also a great spot for seeing more Double Decker buses than you might think is humanly possible.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 18
    Phantom of The Opera London

    Working our way back towards Trafalgar Square, we visit the theatre with another long-running hit and its famous crashing chandelier.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 19
    Haymarket Theatre Royal

    This beautiful theatre is the second oldest in London and perhaps understandably one of the most haunted. Don't take our words for it, Sir Patrick Steward and Dame Judi Dench have seen it too!

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included

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
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Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Movie Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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