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Secrets of the London Underground Small Group Walking Tour

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London, England
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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

On this fantastic walking tour you'll join our expert guide for a tour of the world's oldest underground system. Learn all about the history of the 'Tube' as you travel through history from one of London's earliest, original stations to its newest and most futuristic. Hear how the networks was built and the variety of roles it has filled in its long history. Fans of trivia and fun facts will also hear some interesting facts along the way.

What's Included

  • Visit one of the underground's original stations, opened in 1863
  • Hear about the haunted and disused stations that are left abandoned on the network
  • Learn about the variety of roles the underground has played
  • Travel cards are not provided. Please purchase a day travel card (Zones 1 – 2)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Marylebone Road
London NW1 5LJ, UK

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End point

Westminster Station
Bridge Street, London SW1A 2JR, UK

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Baker Street

The tour begins at the historic Baker Street Station, one of the original stops on the Metropolitan Railway, the world's first underground railway.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Oxford Street

Oxford Circus Station - Construction began in 1962 on the initial Walthamstow to Victoria section, where cross-platform interchange were to be provided at Oxford Circus. The Victoria line platforms opened on 7 March 1969. The station opened as part of a second extension from Warren Street to Victoria.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Green Park

Green Park, Down Street Station - It was opened in 1907 by the Great Northern, Piccadilly and Brompton Railway. It was latterly served by the Piccadilly line and was situated between Dover Street (now named Green Park) and Hyde Park Corner stations. ... Its lack of patronage coupled with its proximity to other stations resulted in its closure in 1932.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piccadilly Circus

Picadilly Circus Station - Jump to History - History. The station was opened on 10 March 1906 by the Baker Street and Waterloo Railway (now the Bakerloo line) with the platforms of the Great Northern, Piccadilly and Brompton Railway (now the Piccadilly line) being opened on 15 December 1906.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Victoria Embankment

Embankment Station - History of Embankment Embankment runs from the City of Westminster right up to the City of London along the north bank of the River Thames, and was originally developed in the 19th Century to reclaim marshy land from the river banks.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Westminster

Westminster Tube Station - Image result for history of Westminster Tube StationThe station was opened as Westminster Bridge on 24 December 1868 by the steam-operated District Railway (DR) (now the District line) when the railway opened the first section of its line from South Kensington. ... Access to the station was via a passageway from Bridge Street and a pedestrian subway under the road.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please note this is a walking tour that includes many steps so is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Days of operation : Apr-March Tues, Thurs, Sun except 24-26 December and 1st January
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Secrets of the London Underground Small Group Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Visit one of the underground's original stations, opened in 1863
  • Hear about the haunted and disused stations that are left abandoned on the network
  • Learn about the variety of roles the underground has played
  • Hear how the underground system was built during the Victorian era before advances in technology
  • Travel cards are not provided. Please purchase a day travel card (Zones 1 – 2)

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Contactless cards/Oyster Cards/Travel Cards (valid for Zone 1) are required and are not included
  • Please note this is a walking tour that includes many steps so is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Days of operation : Apr-March Tues, Thurs, Sun except 24-26 December and 1st January
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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