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Version 26 – June 22, 2022 03:37

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Version 23 – June 22, 2022 03:32

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  • Address: Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Catherine Street, London, UK,

Version 22 – May 05, 2022 11:30

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Description Summary
  • Whether you know nothing about theatre or watch a musical a week, this walking audio tour of the West End is perfect for anyone who wants to learn about London's performance history and culture.
  • Whether you know nothing about theatre or watch a musical a week, this walking audio tour of the West End is perfect for anyone who wants to learn about London history and culture.
Description
  • Discover the top-secret theatre spots in the West End as you walk through a theatrical experience with this private immersive guide! 
  • Guided by a local thespian historian, we’ll visit the most famous theatre district situated in the heart of London, and explore its fascinating backstory, historic buildings, bizarre traditions, its long connection with royalty, and strange tales of the unnatural! 
  • Embark on this epic cultural adventure and learn more about the Royal Opera House, the Palace Theatre and Shaftesbury Avenue. Walk through the trendy and lively neighbourhoods of Covent Garden and Seven Dials, and discover the backstories of adaptations from  authors like J. K. Rowling and Agatha Christie. 
  • Finish the tour by learning about the popular anecdotes, theatre terms, and bizarre traditions of London’s theatre culture, as you discover the must-eat signature street food dishes from this neighbourhood.
  • Discover the top-secret theatre spots in the West End, London, as you walk through a theatrical experience with this private immersive guide! 
  • Guided by a local historian, we’ll visit the most famous theatre district situated in the heart of London, and explore its fascinating backstory, historic buildings, bizarre traditions, its long connection with royalty, and strange tales of the unnatural! 
  • Embark on this epic cultural adventure and learn more about the Royal Opera House, the Palace Theatre and Shaftesbury Avenue. Walk through the trendy and lively neighbourhoods of Covent Garden and Seven Dials, and discover the backstories of adaptations from beloved authors like J. K. Rowling and Agatha Christie. 
  • Finish the tour by learning about the popular anecdotes, theatre terms, and bizarre traditions of London’s theatre culture, as you discover the must-eat signature street food dishes from this neighbourhood.

Version 21 – February 24, 2022 16:25

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Description Summary
  • Whether you know nothing about theatre or watch a musical a week, this walking audio tour of the West End is perfect for anyone who wants to learn about London history and culture.
Description
  • Discover the top-secret theatre spots in the West End, London, as you walk through a theatrical experience with this private immersive guide! 
  • Guided by a local historian, we’ll visit the most famous theatre district situated in the heart of London, and explore its fascinating backstory, historic buildings, bizarre traditions, its long connection with royalty, and strange tales of the unnatural! 
  • Embark on this epic cultural adventure and learn more about the Royal Opera House, the Palace Theatre and Shaftesbury Avenue. Walk through the trendy and lively neighbourhoods of Covent Garden and Seven Dials, and discover the backstories of adaptations from beloved authors like J. K. Rowling and Agatha Christie. 
  • Finish the tour by learning about the popular anecdotes, theatre terms, and bizarre traditions of London’s theatre culture, as you discover the must-eat signature street food dishes from this neighbourhood.
  • Discover the top-secret theatre spots in the West End, London, as you walk through a theatrical experience with this private immersive guide! 
  • Guided by a local historian, we’ll visit the most famous theatre district situated in the heart of London, and explore its fascinating backstory, historic buildings, bizarre traditions, its long connection with royalty, and strange tales of the unnatural! 
  • Embark on this epic cultural adventure and learn more about the Royal Opera House, the Palace Theatre and Shaftesbury Avenue. Walk through the trendy and lively neighborhoods of Covent Garden and Seven Dials, and discover the backstories of adaptations from beloved authors like J. K. Rowling and Agatha Christie. 
  • Finish the tour by learning about the popular anecdotes, theatre terms, and bizarre traditions of London’s theatre culture, as you discover the must-eat signature street food dishes from this neighbourhood.
  • - Explore the musical and theatrical local streets of the West End in London, as you discover its most famous theatres, pubs and hidden gems 
  • - Learn about the history behind the iconic key sights and the secret tales of the famous residents from this neighbourhood        
  • - Download the guide app anytime directly from your smartphone and enjoy the tour at your own pace
  • - Enjoy a cultural adventure with the family, in a COVID-19 safe environment
Highlights
  • enjoy a private experience in a covid-19 safe environment, instagram hotspots: we find the perfect picture spots, location aware: gps map allows you to enjoy the sites, offline mode: download tours and listen without wifi
  • instagram hotspots: we find the spot for your perfect picture, location aware: gps map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost, offline mode: download tours in advance to listen without wifi
Health
  • This is a covid safe tour. Socially distance from other visitors to the West End with your independent, self-guided tour!

Version 20 – February 15, 2022 01:19

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Included
  • access to your self-guided audio tour , audio tour provided by a local or historian, instagram hotspots: we find the spot for your perfect picture, location aware: gps map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost, offline mode: download tours in advance to listen without wifi
  • access to your self-guided audio tour, audio tour provided by a local or historian

Version 18 – February 14, 2022 23:34

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Description Summary
  • Discover the top-secret theatre spots in the West End, London, as you walk through a theatrical experience with this private immersive guide! 
  • Guided by a local historian, we’ll visit the most famous theatre district situated in the heart of London, and explore its fascinating backstory, historic buildings, bizarre traditions, its long connection with royalty, and strange tales of the unnatural! 
  • Embark on this epic cultural adventure and learn more about the Royal Opera House, the Palace Theatre and Shaftesbury Avenue. Walk through the trendy and lively neighborhoods of Covent Garden and Seven Dials, and discover the backstories of adaptations from beloved authors like J. K. Rowling and Agatha Christie. 
  • Finish the tour by learning about the popular anecdotes, theatre terms, and bizarre traditions of London’s theatre culture, as you discover the must-eat signature street food dishes from this neighbourhood.
  • - Explore the musical and theatrical local streets of the West End in London, as you discover its most famous theatres, pubs and hidden gems 
  • - Learn about the history behind the iconic key sights and the secret tales of the famous residents from this neighbourhood        
  • - Download the guide app anytime directly from your smartphone and enjoy the tour at your own pace
  • - Enjoy a cultural adventure with the family, in a COVID-19 safe environment
Description
  • Discover the top-secret theatre spots in the West End, London, as you walk through a theatrical experience with this private immersive guide! 
  • Guided by a local historian, we’ll visit the most famous theatre district situated in the heart of London, and explore its fascinating backstory, historic buildings, bizarre traditions, its long connection with royalty, and strange tales of the unnatural! 
  • Embark on this epic cultural adventure and learn more about the Royal Opera House, the Palace Theatre and Shaftesbury Avenue. Walk through the trendy and lively neighborhoods of Covent Garden and Seven Dials, and discover the backstories of adaptations from beloved authors like J. K. Rowling and Agatha Christie. 
  • Finish the tour by learning about the popular anecdotes, theatre terms, and bizarre traditions of London’s theatre culture, as you discover the must-eat signature street food dishes from this neighbourhood.
  • - Explore the musical and theatrical local streets of the West End in London, as you discover its most famous theatres, pubs and hidden gems 
  • - Learn about the history behind the iconic key sights and the secret tales of the famous residents from this neighbourhood        
  • - Download the guide app anytime directly from your smartphone and enjoy the tour at your own pace
  • - Enjoy a cultural adventure with the family, in a COVID-19 safe environment
  • Start the tour outside London’s oldest theatre, the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Learn why Oliver Cromwell hated theatre and how Charles II retaking the throne would spark the English Restoration. In the light of the new monarchy, two theatre companies were established and licensed to perform: the Duke’s Company and the King’s Company, hence the name Theatre Royal.
  • Learn about ghosts, both real and fictional, and why theatres have such a strong culture of superstition. Then, head on past the Royal Opera House and Covent Garden market as we learn about theatre’s unique relationship with opera. Hear the story behind theatres being set on fire and, if you have time, head inside the Opera House to have a look at some of its scaled down models.
  • Wander up to Seven Dials as we visit the Cambridge Theatre and more about the theatre's quirky traditions. Then, head on over to St. Martin’s Lane and hear the story of Agatha Christie’s Mousetrap, the longest running production in history.
  • Visit the Palace Theatre, now home to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. This was once the Palace Theatre of Varieties which held performances like sketch comedies, music, magic shows and acrobatics. This marked a new era for theatre as variety performances saw massive success. This culture still remains relevant as the Royal Variety Performance is held every year in front of Her Majesty the Queen at the Royal Albert Hall.
  • Head down Shaftesbury Avenue and visit some of the West End’s most famous theatres: the Apollo Theatre, the Gielgud Theatre and the Sondheim Theatre. Learn about some of this district’s most famous faces and infamous events, from roaming cats visiting Michael Gambon and Peter Bowles to the curse of the Scottish Play… Macbeth!
  • Finish the tour down at the Haymarket and visit Her Majesty’s Opera House, synonymous with “Phantom of the Opera” and learn where the phrase “break a leg” might come from.
  • The Vidi Guides experience is enriched with on-screen photos and videos. We also point out where to take the perfect Instagram photos during the tour, and include recommendations for food, drinks, and local attractions. Don't worry, none of our recommendations are sponsored - they are simply favourites of the locals who helped craft the experience.
Full Description
  • Start the tour outside London’s oldest theatre, the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Learn why Oliver Cromwell hated theatre and how Charles II retaking the throne would spark the English Restoration. In the light of the new monarchy, two theatre companies were established and licensed to perform: the Duke’s Company and the King’s Company, hence the name Theatre Royal.
  • Learn about ghosts, both real and fictional, and why theatres have such a strong culture of superstition. Then, head on past the Royal Opera House and Covent Garden market as we learn about theatre’s unique relationship with opera. Hear the story behind theatres being set on fire and, if you have time, head inside the Opera House to have a look at some of its scaled down models.
  • Wander up to Seven Dials as we visit the Cambridge Theatre and more about the theatre's quirky traditions. Then, head on over to St. Martin’s Lane and hear the story of Agatha Christie’s Mousetrap, the longest running production in history.
  • Visit the Palace Theatre, now home to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. This was once the Palace Theatre of Varieties which held performances like sketch comedies, music, magic shows and acrobatics. This marked a new era for theatre as variety performances saw massive success. This culture still remains relevant as the Royal Variety Performance is held every year in front of Her Majesty the Queen at the Royal Albert Hall.
  • Head down Shaftesbury Avenue and visit some of the West End’s most famous theatres: the Apollo Theatre, the Gielgud Theatre and the Sondheim Theatre. Learn about some of this district’s most famous faces and infamous events, from roaming cats visiting Michael Gambon and Peter Bowles to the curse of the Scottish Play… Macbeth!
  • Finish the tour down at the Haymarket and visit Her Majesty’s Opera House, synonymous with “Phantom of the Opera” and learn where the phrase “break a leg” might come from.
  • The Vidi Guides experience is enriched with on-screen photos and videos. We also point out where to take the perfect Instagram photos during the tour, and include recommendations for food, drinks, and local attractions. Don't worry, none of our recommendations are sponsored - they are simply favourites of the locals who helped craft the experience.

Version 15 – January 31, 2022 19:45

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Description
  • Start the tour outside London’s oldest theatre, the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Learn why Oliver Cromwell hated theatre and how Charles II retaking the throne would spark the English Restoration. In the light of the new monarchy, two theatre companies were established and licensed to perform: the Duke’s Company and the King’s Company, hence the name Theatre Royal.
  • Learn about ghosts, both real and fictional, and why theatres have such a strong culture of superstition. Then, head on past the Royal Opera House and Covent Garden market as we learn about theatre’s unique relationship with opera. Hear the story behind theatres being set on fire and, if you have time, head inside the Opera House to have a look at some of its scaled down models.
  • Wander up to Seven Dials as we visit the Cambridge Theatre and more about the theatre's quirky traditions. Then, head on over to St. Martin’s Lane and hear the story of Agatha Christie’s Mousetrap, the longest running production in history.
  • Visit the Palace Theatre, now home to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. This was once the Palace Theatre of Varieties which held performances like sketch comedies, music, magic shows and acrobatics. This marked a new era for theatre as variety performances saw massive success. This culture still remains relevant as the Royal Variety Performance is held every year in front of Her Majesty the Queen at the Royal Albert Hall.
  • Head down Shaftesbury Avenue and visit some of the West End’s most famous theatres: the Apollo Theatre, the Gielgud Theatre and the Sondheim Theatre. Learn about some of this district’s most famous faces and infamous events, from roaming cats visiting Michael Gambon and Peter Bowles to the curse of the Scottish Play… Macbeth!
  • Finish the tour down at the Haymarket and visit Her Majesty’s Opera House, synonymous with “Phantom of the Opera” and learn where the phrase “break a leg” might come from.
  • The Vidi Guides experience is enriched with on-screen photos and videos. We also point out where to take the perfect Instagram photos during the tour, and include recommendations for food, drinks, and local attractions. Don't worry, none of our recommendations are sponsored - they are simply favourites of the locals who helped craft the experience.
  • Join our local historian and their buff, Dr Ed, along with actress Claudia on the London Theatres Walking Tour. The walking experience takes you through the theatre district situated in the heart of London and explores its fascinating backstory, and introduces you to the area’s bizarre traditions, its long connection with royalty, and strange tales of the unnatural! 
  • On this tour you will also: 
  • - Get in on the popular anecdotes, theatre terms, and bizarre traditions of London’s theatre culture. 
  • - Walkthrough the trendy and lively neighborhoods of Covent Garden and Seven Dials. 
  •  - Discover the backstories of adaptations from beloved authors like J. K. Rowling and Agatha Christie.

Version 14 – January 31, 2022 19:44

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Product Name
  • West End Theatre Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
  • West End Theatre Tour
Description Summary
  • Discover the top-secret theatre spots in the West End, London, as you walk through a theatrical experience with this private immersive guide! 
  • Guided by a local historian, we’ll visit the most famous theatre district situated in the heart of London, and explore its fascinating backstory, historic buildings, bizarre traditions, its long connection with royalty, and strange tales of the unnatural! 
  • Embark on this epic cultural adventure and learn more about the Royal Opera House, the Palace Theatre and Shaftesbury Avenue. Walk through the trendy and lively neighborhoods of Covent Garden and Seven Dials, and discover the backstories of adaptations from beloved authors like J. K. Rowling and Agatha Christie. 
  • Finish the tour by learning about the popular anecdotes, theatre terms, and bizarre traditions of London’s theatre culture, as you discover the must-eat signature street food dishes from this neighbourhood.
  • - Explore the musical and theatrical local streets of the West End in London, as you discover its most famous theatres, pubs and hidden gems 
  • - Learn about the history behind the iconic key sights and the secret tales of the famous residents from this neighbourhood        
  • - Download the guide app anytime directly from your smartphone and enjoy the tour at your own pace
  • - Enjoy a cultural adventure with the family, in a COVID-19 safe environment

Version 13 – January 18, 2022 20:17

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Available tiers
  • adult
  • adult, child
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  • adult: ''
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Tier ages
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  • adult:
  • from: '10'
  • to: '90'
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  • adult:
  • from: '16'
  • to: '90'
  • child:
  • from: '10'
  • to: '15'

Version 12 – January 18, 2022 20:17

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Excluded
  • all tickets for attractions mentioned within the tour must be bought separately (prices from £20), earphones, mobile device
  • all tickets for attractions mentioned within the tour must be bought separately (prices from £20), earphones
Additional Info
  • Not wheelchair accessible

Version 10 – January 13, 2022 09:16

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Know Before You Book
  • do it at your own pace. this product is suitable for all fitness levels, english speaking audio guide only, this product is suitable for all ages

Version 9 – January 13, 2022 09:11

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Know Before You Go
  • you will need to bring your own headset/earphones, you will need to bring your own mobile phone

Version 8 – January 13, 2022 09:03

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Included
  • access to your self-guided audio tour, audio tour provided by a local or historian
  • digital mobile audio guide, geo-localised map to keep you on the right track!, on-screen pictures to enhance your experience

Version 7 – January 13, 2022 08:56

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Highlights
  • instagram hotspots: we find the spot for your perfect picture, location aware: gps map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost, offline mode: download tours in advance to listen without wifi

Version 6 – January 07, 2022 00:06

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Description
  • Join our local historian and their buff, Dr Ed, along with actress Claudia on the London Theatres Walking Tour. The walking experience takes you through the theatre district situated in the heart of London and explores its fascinating backstory, and introduces you to the area’s bizarre traditions, its long connection with royalty, and strange tales of the unnatural! 
  • On this tour you will also: 
  • - Get in on the popular anecdotes, theatre terms, and bizarre traditions of London’s theatre culture. 
  • - Walkthrough the trendy and lively neighborhoods of Covent Garden and Seven Dials. 
  •  - Discover the backstories of adaptations from beloved authors like J. K. Rowling and Agatha Christie.
  • Join our local historian and their buff, Dr Ed, along with actress Claudia on the London Theatres Walking Tour. The walking experience takes you through the theatre district situated in the heart of London and explores its fascinating backstory, and introduces you to the area’s bizarre traditions, its long connection with royalty, and strange tales of the unnatural!
  • On this tour you will also:
  • - Get in on the popular anecdotes, theatre terms, and bizarre traditions of London’s theatre culture.
  • - Walkthrough the trendy and lively neighborhoods of Covent Garden and Seven Dials.
  • - Discover the backstories of adaptations from beloved authors like J. K. Rowling and Agatha Christie.
Additional Info
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
Tier labels
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  • adult: ''
  • child: ''
  • ---
  • adult: ''
  • child: ''
  • youth: ''
  • infant: ''
  • senior: ''
  • student: ''
Tier ages
  • ---
  • adult:
  • from: '16'
  • to: '90'
  • child:
  • from: '10'
  • to: '15'
  • ---
  • child:
  • from: '10'
  • to: '15'
  • adult:
  • from: '16'
  • to: '90'
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
  • 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

Version 5 – January 06, 2022 18:11

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Location
  • Name: London
  • Search name: London, United Kingdom

Version 3 – January 05, 2022 20:33

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Version 1 – January 05, 2022 18:24

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Guide type
  • Audio guide