London's Theatreland Walking Tour

Description

Explore the heart of London’s world-famous Theatreland with an engaging and informative walking tour through Covent Garden and The Strand. Whether you want to discover fascinating facts about world-famous theatres, grand hotels such as the Savoy, friendly pubs or the movie stars and kings that have frequented the area, then this is the tour for you!

Follow in the footsteps of Charles Dickens, Alfred Hitchcock, Noël Coward and Madonna, as your professional guide takes you through Covent Garden's streets, courtyards and alleyways. One of London’s most historic yet liveliest areas, it is home to many of its most beautiful theatres, including the Royal Opera House.

See the stunning Theatre Royal, Drury Lane – London’s oldest theatre site, owned by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Learn about its resident ghost and why it is the only theatre in the world with two royal boxes. Discover where the world’s longest-running play has been uninterrupted since November 1952!

Explore the Covent Garden Piazza and uncover the history of its Italian name, the marketplace and the many shops and restaurants. Find out which famous Central London hotel has the perfect view of the Thames and its intimate connection with the theatre profession. See where today’s actors enjoy after-show dinners and which pubs they have been historically associated with.