West End and South Bank Theatre Walking Tour in London
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About This Tour in London
Why Visit London?
London is a historic capital city blending rich heritage with modern innovation. From royal palaces to world-class museums, London offers diverse attractions. Explore the West End, visit iconic landmarks, and experience the vibrant food and cultural scene that makes London one of the world's most visited cities.
Getting to London
The easiest way to reach London is by flying into Heathrow Airport (LHR), Gatwick Airport (LGW), Stansted Airport (STN), Luton Airport (LTN), or London City Airport (LCY). The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Historic programmes & theatre artefacts
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Learn the history of the ColiseumAcross the street from Charing Cross Station.
End Point
Close to Shakespeare's Globe, with an excellent selection of food/drink places nearby and good transport links (London Bridge & Blackfriars.)
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Learn the history of the Coliseum 5 minutes
Learn the history of the Coliseum. The largest theatre in the West End!
Discover the many stars who made their debuts on this West End stage 5 minutes
Discover the many stars who made their debuts on this West End stage. Including Peter Pan!
Hear of the great productions of the past 10 minutes
Hear of the great productions of the past. The only theatre where two significant theatre giants ever shared a stage.
Learn of the history of this beautiful theatre 5 minutes
Learn of the history of this beautiful theatre. See the bust of Shakespeare on the front - the only one in the West End!
Discount ticket booth - how to get great West End seats at low prices 5 minutes
Discount ticket booth - how to get great West End seats at low prices! Old music hall spots - historic theatres such as The Alhambra & The Empire.
A theatre favoured by both Sir Ian McKellen and Dame Judi Dench 5 minutes
A theatre favoured by both Sir Ian McKellen and Dame Judi Dench. There's also rumour of a haunting...
The second oldest active theatre site in London 5 minutes
The second oldest active theatre site in London. Also home to the second-longest running musical - The Phantom of the Opera!
Opening in 1881, the Harold Pinter Theatre is... 5 minutes
Opening in 1881, the Harold Pinter Theatre is one of the oldest playhouses in the West End. Hear of the stars that have caused a great sensation here - including Marilyn Monroe!
Now home to The Book of Mormon, the... 5 minutes
Now home to The Book of Mormon, the Prince of Wales has had a rich history of comedy & musical spectacles. Famous names who've appeared here include The Beatles, Peter Sellers and Barbara Streisand!
The road with more theatres than any other 10 minutes
The road with more theatres than any other! Hear about the history of Shaftesbury Avenue and theatres including The Lyric, Apollo, Gielgud, Sondheim & The Palace.
The oldest surviving theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue 5 minutes
The oldest surviving theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue! Also the place where a British comedy icon tragically died...
The first Edwardian Theatre, opening in 1901 5 minutes
The first Edwardian Theatre, opening in 1901. Also once home to a truly legendary production of our time!
Now named after the great Sir John, the... 5 minutes
Now named after the great Sir John, the Gielgud has seen a few famous faces give their West End debuts. Including Harry Potter himself!
Learn the history of Les Miserables, the world's longest-running musical 5 minutes
Learn the history of Les Miserables, the world's longest-running musical. Also - a few famous faces who debuted here in the 80s!
Once a famous music hall venue, now home to Harry Potter & the Cursed Child 5 minutes
Once a famous music hall venue, now home to Harry Potter & the Cursed Child. Discover the origin of the phrase 'bring the house down'.
Although unremarkable on the outside, the Ambassadors has... 5 minutes
Although unremarkable on the outside, the Ambassadors has had a rich theatre history. Legendary theatre stars who debuted here include Vivien Leigh & Paul Robeson.
Home of The Mousetrap - the world's longest-running play 5 minutes
Home of The Mousetrap - the world's longest-running play! Discover the history of this unlikely theatrical hit.
The West End's smallest theatre 5 minutes
The West End's smallest theatre. Also once home to the most controversial play of all time!
See the legendary Covent Garden Market 10 minutes
See the legendary Covent Garden Market! Also, London's official Actors Church, street theatre spots and two of the oldest theatre sites in London.
One of the oldest theatre spots in London - est 1732 5 minutes
One of the oldest theatre spots in London - est 1732. Now home to the Royal Opera and the Royal Ballet.
Home to The Woman in Black - the longest-running horror play ever 5 minutes
Home to The Woman in Black - the longest-running horror play ever. Hear of the spooky stories that have occurred during the play's 30+ year history...
The oldest active theatre spot in the West End 5 minutes
The oldest active theatre spot in the West End. Discover the legends of the past who made their names on its legendary stage.
Now home to The Lion King, going since 1999 and still a hot ticket 5 minutes
Now home to The Lion King, going since 1999 and still a hot ticket! Hear of the leading actors of the Victorian era who once dominated the Lyceum's stage - Sir Henry Irving & Dame Ellen Terry - and also the genesis of a famous gothic horror creation.
Hear about the history of our National Theatre 10 minutes
Hear about the history of our National Theatre. Also, the founder of the National, Laurence Olivier, stated the opposite.
Discover the history of Bankside - where Shakespeare made his name 15 minutes
Discover the history of Bankside - where Shakespeare made his name. See the famous reconstruction of Shakespeare's Globe and a final top-secret theatre location!
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