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Overview

This is no ordinary walking tour…Discover the wild sides of Covent Garden and the Seven Dials! On this walk of two historic London neighbourhoods, we’ll uncover hidden stories and the untold lives of the colourful characters that have made this quirky district their home through the centuries - all the way to today! This is where people who didn’t “fit in”…fit in! Our misfits might be market traders, sex workers, rock bands, actors, painters, poets, writers, gin sellers, suffragettes, social reformers, members of the queer community, or visionaries and pioneers! As an extra special treat, our walk includes a short visit inside The Actor’s Church (St Paul’s Church), a vital hub for the community since 1633. Join us as we share incredible stories of a district that has always defied conventions - from the gay subculture of the 18th century, the black actors paving the way through Victorian theatre or a hospital staffed entirely by women…before women were allowed to vote!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

We will meet in front of the Sunglasses Hut, opposite Covent Garden underground station. Your guide will be holding a yellow Rebel Tours umbrella.

End Point

End point

The tour will finish at the sundial monument in Seven Dials.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. St Paul’s Church Covent Garden
We'll visit inside the "Actor's Church", one of the only remaining buildings of the original Covent Garden Piazza. We'll have a special mini tour inside the church, subject to availability (We can't always guarantee entry if the church has an event or special service)
Duration: 20 mins
2. Covent Garden
We'll take a look inside and around the Covent Garden market building as we learn how the market has changed through the centuries.
Duration: 20 mins
3. Jubilee Market
The only market in London run by traders. Learn about Covent Garden's nightlife and famed live entertainment.
Duration: 10 mins
4. Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Outside the longest-running theatre site in London, your guide will tell you about the eccentric characters of the city's theatre and social scene.
Duration: 10 mins
5. Royal Ballet and Opera
Once the Theatre Royal Covent Garden, this beautiful building shows opera and ballet all year round.
Duration: 10 mins
6. Neal Street
Learn about Covent Garden's prostitution trade and the famous "Gin Craze" as you enter Seven Dials, once one of London's great slums.
Duration: 10 mins
7. Neal's Yard
A colourful hidden gem!
Duration: 5 mins
8. Drury Lane Gardens
A former graveyard and scene from Dickens' Bleak House, this children's playground and heritage site was the first ever project by the UK's National Trust.
Duration: 10 mins
9. Seven Dials
Finish your tour at the sundial monument of Seven Dials.
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

Local Guide

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Rebel Tours

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