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London: Secrets of the London Underground Walking Tour

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Join a guide for a walking 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 stations.

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  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    2.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Tour guide
    • Audio headset
    • London underground ticket / oyster card
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Food and drinks
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Visit one of the tube's original stations, opened in 1863
  • Learn about how the Underground system was built
  • Hear about haunted and disused stations
  • Discover the variety of roles the Underground has played

Description

The London Underground, or the 'Tube' as it is more commonly known, is more than just a transport network- it is an icon of London and the lifeblood of the city; every year, more than 1.3 billion passengers journeys are made across its 270 stations.

The tour begins at the historic Baker Street Station, one of the original stops on the Metropolitan Railway, the world's first underground railway. During the course of the tour an expert guide will bring the fascinating history of the London Underground to life as they tell the story of the 'Tube's' evolution including how trains moved from steam-powered to electrified rails, how the very first tunnels of the underground were built, why more than 40 stations have been left abandoned, and the story of the famous 'roundel' underground symbol.

Find out which station lies above the remains of 1000 bodies, how the tube was re-purposed and used as a refuge during the Blitz as well as an aircraft factory and storage for the treasures of the British Museum, and which stations are reputed to be haunted by the ghosts of a Pharaoh's daughter and even a nun.

Good to know before you go
  • Travel cards are required for this tour but are not included, please purchase a day travel card (Zones 1 – 2) or Oyster card prior to joining the tour
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved on this tour
  • Due to the number of steps on the underground system this walking tour is not suitable for customers with reduced mobility
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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. 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.
  • Adults
    17-59 years
  • Seniors
    60-99 years
  • Students (with ID)
    0-99 years
  • Children
    3-16 years
  • Infants
    0-2 years
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