West End Theatre Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

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Highlights

Offline Mode: Download tours and listen without WiFi
Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy the sites
Instagram Hotspots: We find the perfect picture spots
Enjoy a private experience in a COVID-19 safe environment

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.

Tour info

Duration

45 minutes -

Commentary

English

Meeting Point

Catherine St, Catherine St, Greater London, England, WC2B 5JF

Dropoff location

Haymarket, Haymarket, Greater London, England

Why take this tour?

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.

What’s included?

Access to your self-guided audio tour
Audio tour provided by a local or historian
Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi
Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost
Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture
Earphones
All tickets for attractions mentioned within the tour must be bought separately (prices from £20)
Mobile device

Things to know

Before you book

This product is suitable for all ages
Do it at your own pace. This product is suitable for all fitness levels
English speaking Audio guide only

Before you go

You will need to bring your own mobile phone
You will need to bring your own headset/earphones

Covid Policy

Social distancing enforced throughout experience

This is a covid safe tour. Socially distance from other visitors to the West End with your independent, self-guided tour!

Cancellation Policy

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

Operator Website

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About operator:

Too many people visit places without discovering anything about them. And we can’t let that happen.

We believe that the true essence of travelling lies in the joy of discovering the authentic face of cities, neighbourhood and cultural sites, and unlocking the many tales they hold.

With that spirit in our hearts, we started out in search of these stories hidden in the nooks and corners of Paris, London, Cambridge and Oxford's most iconic spots. We then dived into each place’s culture, history, and traditions by collaborating with historians, famous architects, photographers, street artists, and many more. What we ended up finding was a treasure trove of stories that we have meticulously tied together just for you!

But how to deliver this information? We didn’t want to create another Wikipedia, with people looking at their phones instead of the sites. And let’s face it, audioguides and headsets belong to the 20th century.. This is why we’ve created our own storytelling format. Podcast-style tours, enriched with photos and videos, that keep you wanting more.

Our goal is to create a form of travel that will make you truly discover the places you visit.