Secrets of Covent Garden

Covent Garden is a place very familiar to most Londoners for its excellent shopping and street performers, but there is so much history here that most people never normally notice. I'm going to show you where to find it. Along the way, we're going to meet ballerinas, costermongers, arsonists, and even a young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart! We'll discover the opera house where Londoners rioted over the price of theatre tickets and the famous film characters hanging out in Leicester Square.


The route has some overlap with the I Never Knew That About Westminster tour.

Where does it take place?

This tour takes place in Covent Garden. You will be sent the exact meeting point upon payment. We will finish in Chinatown.

How much does it cost?

My standard rate for a single tour is £275 for the group, or we can chain two tours together in a day for £420, and I'll find you somewhere nice for lunch in between. You may also wish to familiarise yourself with my cancellation policy.

How much walking is there?

The route covers just under a mile on foot.

How long does it take?

It lasts between 75 and 90 minutes, depending on what's open en route.

Is this tour wheelchair-accessible?

This tour is wheelchair-accessible. Covent Garden Market has cobbles which may be difficult for some chairs.

What should I wear?

Low shoes are best for dealing with Covent Garden's cobbles. There are not many opportunities to get undercover on this tour, so please bring a hood or hat if it looks like rain.

How many people can fit on this tour?

Up to 20 people can fit on this tour at no extra charge.

 

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