10 Cultural Spots in the West End: London Self-Guided Audio Tour | 3 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes

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10 Cultural Spots in the West End: London Self-Guided Audio Tour
2 Adults x $19.25
$38.50
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$38.50

Inclusions / Exclusions

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

Overview

Discover the 10 top-secret creative spots in the West End, Soho and Covent Garden in London, as you discover the cultural heart of these neighbourhoods, with these private immersive guides! You will get a local feel of what it's like to live in these areas of the city, famous for their history, struggles, and vibrant culture of London’s LGBTQ+ community. Guided by local historians, we'll learn about the many iconic must-visit attractions that offer a trove of photography tips for those beautiful Instagram-perfect shots, as you spend a day visiting these trendy neighbourhoods. 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 these multi-cultural streets. Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

Itinerary

  • Covent Garden

    Covent Garden

    5 minutes

  • Seven Dials

    Charles Dickens probably described it best, but we try. Pause here to reflect on the spot's quirky past.

    5 minutes

  • Neal's Yard

    Spend some time in this quirky neighborhood to find some IG food, quirky pubs, or quiet corners and a cup of coffee.

    10 minutes

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    A track for trivia lovers as we discover a funky church and explore the origins of "slapstick".

    5 minutes

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    Discover a tale of a musical pioneer and the love story behind the name of the Nell Gwynn Tavern

    5 minutes

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    Escape for a walk down this affluent neighbourhood with a pretty crazy history behind it.

    5 minutes

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    Our last stop is reserved for the admiration of the Opera House

    5 minutes

  • New Covent Garden Market

    Familiarise yourself with stories from the Piazza, St. Paul's Church, and of a delightful invention.

    5 minutes

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    Old pubs and breathtaking views of flower arrangements greet us at our next stop.

    5 minutes

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    We begin by this church as we trace back her story.

    5 minutes

  • Old Compton Street

    We explore this street as we learn all about the heart of the LGBTQ+ community in London.

    5 minutes

  • Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club

    We trace the beginnings and the modern history of this iconic music venue.

    5 minutes

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    We explore one of Soho's most Instagrammable spots and discover a range of curiosities.

    5 minutes

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    We stop by an oddly charming and quirky photo spot - The Tudor Cottage

    5 minutes

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    We take a short pause to discover the story of Soho's most famous residents: Karl Marx

    5 minutes

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    We trace the history of this iconic studio that brought some of the biggest icons of pop music.

    5 minutes

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    We stop by a charming, cozy pub for our next photo stop.

    5 minutes

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    A pivotal incident in the history of public health.

    5 minutes

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    We pause for a tale about cocktail bars with curious, rebellious history!

    5 minutes

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    We step into the nerve centre of Soho, and the Fashion Capital of London.

    5 minutes

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    A lovely street, a popular bar with a "bag" o' stories of our beloved music icons.

    5 minutes

  • Great Marlborough Street

    We explore the stunning architecture of Liberty Store, and how it came to be.

    5 minutes

  • West End Theatre District (Pass By)

    Discover the West End independently!

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    What does opera have to do with theatre? Everything, as we will find out here!

    5 minutes

  • Seven Dials

    We discuss more quirky traditions and record breaking achievements

    5 minutes

  • The Mousetrap

    Agatha Christie's book is the longest running production in history

    5 minutes

  • Theatre Royal Drury Lane

    We start with London's oldest theatre as we uncover some royal connections

    5 minutes

  • Shaftesbury Avenue

    We meet the famous characters and play behind the Apollo, Gielgud, and Sondheim theatres

    5 minutes

  • Palace Theatre

    Harry Potter fans, beware! We learn all about the past and present of this amazing building

    5 minutes

  • Haymarket Theatre Royal

    Break a leg! We finally discover the story behind theatre's most famous expression

    5 minutes

  • West End Theatre District (Pass By)

    A great way to discover the worlds most iconic theatre district!

  • Trafalgar Square

    We start by navigating the complex history around this square

    5 minutes

  • Leicester Square

    We delve deeper into the area's history

    5 minutes

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    We stop by a relevant spot to discover its edgy history

    5 minutes

  • Shaftesbury Avenue

    We discover the popular and iconic artists and their backstories

    5 minutes

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    We wander into a lovely street and trace the tragic story of a beloved writer

    5 minutes

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    We stop by a picturesque square as we discover the stories of many magnificent individuals

    5 minutes

  • Old Compton Street

    We take a deeper look into London's Pride Culture and challenges

    5 minutes

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    A cultural gem that is also iconic to the LGBTQ+ community

    5 minutes

  • The Admiral Duncan

    We pay homage to the lives lost in the tragic attack and learn how it inspired gradual change

    5 minutes

  • Village Soho

    We stop for a pint and revel in the story of the amazing Ruby Venezuela!

    5 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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