The Highlights

Explore one of the Underground's original stations
Uncover the history of the Underground system’s construction
Learn about haunted and disused stations
Discover the diverse roles the underground has served
Visit the exterior of a disused tube station
Walking tour
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London

The Main Event

From historical narratives to modern revelations, this tour caters to all admirers of London’s underground legacy. Uncover the mysteries of the world’s first underground railway on the fascinating walking tour.

Observe the outside of abandoned stations like Down Street, which Churchill frequented during the Blitz, while uncovering touching stories such as the 'Mind the Gap' widow’s tale and the origin of The Tube map. Explore the allure of hidden 'ghost' platforms away from public eyes and admire the grandeur of the world clock in Piccadilly.

Facts you’ll discover during the tour are:

A tube station that exists above the remains of 1000 bodies
The underground was repurposed to shelter over 170,000 people during the Blitz of WWII
A unique species can only be found in the underground
A Monarch was the first to ride the 'Tube'
Some tube stations are believed to be haunted

Important Bits

Important to Note

Travel cards/Oyster Cards (valid for Zone 1) are required and are not included.

Walking Tour Starts: 1:00pm by the Sherlock Holmes statue outside Baker Street Station.

Walking Tour Ends: 3:30 pm (approx.) at Westminster Underground Station

When

Available to book Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday

Please allow 2.5 hours for the walking tour.

Validity

Your voucher is valid for 12 Months from the date of issue.

Please note you must have booked and taken your experience before the expiry date.

Who Can Go

Adult: 17+
Child: Ages 3 to 16 years
Infants aged 0-2 go free.
This is small group walking tour of a maximum of 16 people.
This walking tour includes many steps so it is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility.
This tour is not recommended for wheelchair users or guests with reduced mobility due to the number of stairs in the London Underground network.

What about Insurance?

The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.

A cancellation indemnity, subject to terms, is included with every voucher.

How it Works

All you have to do is pay for the experience you wish to purchase and we’ll send a voucher and booking information to you or directly to the recipient, then you just need to check the info and book your experience.

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