Hidden Tube Walking Tour of Moorgate Station
Overview
If you're interested in exploring London's hidden history, this tour offers a unique behind-the-scenes experience.
You'll have the chance to uncover secret corridors that have been off-limits to the public for years. Walk through the original passageways of the City and South London Railway, adorned with beautiful Victorian glass tiles from 1900 and vintage poster fragments.
Venture into the 'Catacombs' beneath The Barbican Estate and walk the unused tracks of the City Widened Line, discovering the area's major transformations in the late 20th century.
Hear of Moorgate's fascinating past as a terminus for railways like the Metropolitan and the Great Northern and City Railways and learn how it became the starting point for the world's first deep tube, the City and South London Railway, which opened in 1890.
Hear captivating stories about Moorgate's time as a freight terminal and see how its abandoned spaces have been repurposed for modern use.
What's Included
- 80 minute guided tour of Moorgate Tube station's hidden secrets
- Travel to and from Moorgate station
Meeting Location
Moorgate Station
Moorgate, City of London, London EC2M 6TX, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Moorgate Tube Station (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Tours are not suitable for children under 10 years of age
- There is a maximum of four children (aged 10-15 yrs) allowed per adult
- All guests must bring photo ID
- Open-toed shoes are not allowed
- No food or drinks allowed on the tour
- Please do not bring luggage or large bags - there is no cloakroom
- The tour involves a lot of walking, including areas of uneven ground and low lighting
- Tours are not step free and including walking up and down flights of stairs
- There's no elevator
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 80 minute guided tour of Moorgate Tube station's hidden secrets.
- Travel to and from Moorgate station.
The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Hidden Tube Walking Tour of Moorgate Station is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Tours are not suitable for children under 10 years of age
- There is a maximum of four children (aged 10-15 yrs) allowed per adult
- All guests must bring photo ID
- Open-toed shoes are not allowed
- No food or drinks allowed on the tour
- Please do not bring luggage or large bags - there is no cloakroom
- The tour involves a lot of walking, including areas of uneven ground and low lighting
- Tours are not step free and including walking up and down flights of stairs
- There's no elevator
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hidden Tube Walking Tour of Moorgate Station will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 80 minute guided tour of Moorgate Tube station's hidden secrets
- Travel to and from Moorgate station
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Tours are not suitable for children under 10 years of age
- There is a maximum of four children (aged 10-15 yrs) allowed per adult
- All guests must bring photo ID
- Open-toed shoes are not allowed
- No food or drinks allowed on the tour
- Please do not bring luggage or large bags - there is no cloakroom
- The tour involves a lot of walking, including areas of uneven ground and low lighting
- Tours are not step free and including walking up and down flights of stairs
- There's no elevator
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
