Secrets of the London Underground Small Group Walking Tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: Evan Evans Tours

Ages: Children (3–16 years) · Adults (17–59 years) · Seniors (60–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Visit one of the underground's original stations, opened in 1863
Included: Hear about the haunted and disused stations that are left abandoned on the network
Included: Learn about the variety of roles the underground has played
Included: Hear how the underground system was built during the Victorian era before advances in technology

Not included

Not included: Travel cards are not provided. Please purchase a day travel card (Zones 1 – 2)

Itinerary

Baker Street

10 min Admission not included

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

10 min Admission not included

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.
Green Park

10 min Admission not included

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.
Piccadilly Circus

10 min Admission not included

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.
Victoria Embankment

10 min Admission not included

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.
Westminster

10 min

Westminster Tube Station - Image result for history of Westminster Tube Station

The 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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Tour Starts 1.00 pm, Baker Street Station, Marylebone Road, London, UK (Please meet the guide by the Sherlock Holmes statue outside Baker Street station)

Directions: Underground: Bakerloo, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Circle and Hammersmith & City lines

End point

Using your ticket

Starts: 1:00 pm (meeting at 12:50 pm), Baker Street Station, Marylebone Road, London, UK (Please meet the guide by the Sherlock Holmes statue outside Baker Street station)

Finishes: 3:30 pm (approx.) at Westminster Underground Station

Please note: Guests will need an Oyster Card/Travelcard valid for Zone 1 to participate in the tour (not included)

Please note this is a walking tour that includes many steps so is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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