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Private Tour to Charles Darwin's Down House from London

Description

Avoid London's heavy traffic and save time and costs. Enjoy a scenic drive from Bromley through the Kent countryside before arriving at Down House. (Bromley South Station is less than 20 minutes’ direct train ride from London Victoria, covered by zone 5 Oystercards or Travelcards). 

Down House was where Darwin developed his theory of evolution by natural selection and wrote his controversial and groundbreaking work On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection (1859).

Visit the house’s museum and learn what Darwin discovered during his famous voyage on HMS Beagle.

Maintained by English Heritage, tour inside the property and get a glimpse of how this well-known family lived in Victorian times.

Walk around the wonderful gardens and visit his greenhouse, used for his many plant experiments.

It’s educational and enjoyable for kids and adults alike. 

There will also be an opportunity to enjoy lunch or tea.

N.B. Restricted opening during winter months. Please enquire.

Included / Excluded
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Fuel - Return journey to Down House from Bromley South Station
  • Entrance tickets
  • Audio guide subject to availability
  • No tour fee for kids 10 years and under. (Must be accompanied by a relative 21+ years old).
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Meals and beverages
  • The venue is shut or partly open during the winter season. (Please enquire).
Start / End Locations

Start Location: Greater London

Commentary

Audio : English

Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Additional Information

Not wheelchair accessible

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Basic Information
  • Duration: 240 minutes -
  • Trip difficulty: Easy
  • API Providers: Bokun
  • Magpie ID: UCZDHQ
  • Currency: GBP
  • Language: English
  • Booking Cutoff: 24 hours
  • Timezone: Europe/London
  • Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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