Private tour in London Maria H

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Base cost of tour
  • $ 188 USD

Behind the Scenes in Covent Garden

Tour #979116
4.7 (3)
Pricing Details
Base cost of tour

Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

up to 6 people

2 hours 30 minutes

walking

Party size:

1

Overview of your London tour:

If you are intrigued by Covent Garden, and want to know more about the lives of the legendary actors, writers and urban designers who shaped its history, this tour is ideal for you! Join me as I unfold an entrancing epic narrative of the heart of London revealing Covent Garden's oscillation between wealth and dissolution across many centuries, the journey enhanced by literary readings inspired by the locality. Explore Covent Garden through the eyes of artists, writers, architects and imaginative urban visionaries such as Thomas Neale, Inigo Jones and Nicholas Saunders, writer of the 1970s 'Alternative London' guides, and inspiration for the transformation and development of once derelict Neal's Yard. Hear tell of actors and Kings, Pearly Kings, criminals and rebels, not forgetting famous royal mistress, Nell Gwyne! Enjoy a private tour taking us back in time, illustrated by the artworks of Hogarth, and enhanced by literary extracts bringing London's best writers, and characters to life before your eyes.

Your London tour itinerary

- Starting at the Sundial, Seven Dials, the focal point of a neighbourhood rich with chequered history & intrigue, we will learn about the urban developers, notorious pickpockets, & Chartist rebels, before calling into the vibrant Neal's Yard. - Passing by The London Film School, we explore alleyways old & new, the Apples and Jubilee markets, Drury Lane, & St Paul's Piazza. - We stop at sites of cultural interest: St Paul's church & its enchanting garden, the Royal Opera House, and some of London's most fascinating theatres. We focus on the history & legends of The Fortune Theatre, the venue for the gothic Women in Black, and the stunning Theatre Royal Drury Lane. - The tour takes in stunning views along the Thames, East, & West, continuing to the peripheries of Covent Garden. - Optional: Visit the Sir John Soane Museum, an eclectic curation of exhibits collected across a lifetime, or include a one-hour in-depth tour of The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Contact me to plan this ahead / customize the trip.

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Transportation Details
Type: Walking

The tour is entirely on foot as we are covering a relatively compact area. There will be a chance to sit at different points to hear about Covent Garden's history, whilst taking a rest. You have the option of an extension for coffee, tea and conversation.

What's included
  • Private Guide
  • Food Drinks Snacks
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses. There will be a range of options for a meal or snack break including eating in St Paul's Garden or a café en route. Guests have the option of shopping in the markets or stores in Covent Garden. Tickets to tour The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, are an optional extra and will form part of a customised tour. Please contact me to arrange this.
  • Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Long Acre, England, WC2E 9JT United Kingdom

Covent Garden, Underground Station, outside

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

History

Art And Culture

Languages
Fluent

English

Basic

French

Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility

Kid Friendly

wheelchair Accessible

4.7

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    Includes all fees

    Book with a 20% deposit

    Size:

    up to 6 people

    Duration:

    2 hours 30 minutes

    Transportation:

    walking

    Party size:

    1

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    Includes all fees

    Book with a 20% deposit

    Size:

    up to 6 people

    Duration:

    2 hours 30 minutes

    Transportation:

    walking

    Party size:

    1

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    View our cancellation policy

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