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London: Chelsea Literary Walking Tour

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About the activity

Discover the literary history of Chelsea on a guided walking tour. Stroll through the streets and learn about the lives of famous writers, artists, actors, and musicians.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience. (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    2 hours
  • Includes
    • Guided walking tour of Chelsea
    • Stories of famous writers and artists
    • Interactive clues and readings
    • Food and drinks
    • Transportation to and from the meeting point
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Interactive with clues to the next destinations and readings featured writers
  • Learn about the lives of artists, actors, musicians, and writers
  • Enjoy a walk through the quiet garden squares and riverside townhouses
  • Hear stories of triumph, disaster, scandal, despair, and disappointment
  • Discover the history of Chelsea and its famous residents

Description

Begin your tour at Sloane Square Underground Station and move westwards, uncovering stories of triumph, disaster, scandal, despair, and disappointment. Meet feisty war correspondents, writers of gothic fantasy, a grieving literary giant, and the creator of a very famous bear.

Explore the busy King's Road, the quiet garden squares, and elegant riverside townhouses. From the bohemian Chelsea Arts Club and the timeless comfort-blanket of Peter Jones.

End your tour in Old Church Street, convenient for the King's Road, with its pubs and restaurants and buses back to Sloane Square or a short walk from South Kensington Station.

Good to know before you go
  • The tour is generally flat and easy
  • Approximately 7,000 steps
  • Lasts two hours
  • Cost is £25 per person
  • Private tours available for up to sixteen people at £300
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London: Chelsea Literary Walking Tour

Chelsea Literary Walk - Private Tour

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
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