Covent Garden: Spectacle, Sin And Uproar
Duration
1 hour(s) 45 minute(s)
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Languages
English
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Discover stories of barra-boys blind magistrates and inspirational activists
Tour uncovers the lesser-known social and cultural history of Covent Garden
Self-guided option available with a downloadable map of historic locations
Blog posts and Instagram reels provide further historical context and insights
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Discover Covent Garden like never before on this immersive walking tour, uncovering the hidden history, spectacles, and scandals that lie beneath its well-known streets. This tour pulls back the curtain on the area, taking you along the paths once walked by pimps, Victorian actors, and protesters, revealing a side of Covent Garden that is rarely seen. You will explore London’s oldest surviving theatre, visit a plague burial ground, and see the scene of a brutal historical murder. Along the way, the tour highlights fascinating characters whose lives are woven into the history of the area, from the notorious barra-boys and pimps to blind magistrates and inspirational activists who helped shape the neighborhood.
For those unable to attend the scheduled tours or who prefer exploring at their own pace, a self-guided option is available. A downloadable Google map provides access to over 300 historic locations highlighted on the blog and Instagram, offering a detailed guide to Covent Garden’s hidden past. Additional resources, including blog posts and Instagram reels, give further insights into the area’s rich and sometimes scandalous history, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of one of London’s most iconic and intriguing neighborhoods. This approach allows participants to experience the depth and variety of stories that make Covent Garden such a unique and captivating destination.
Guided tour with a professional historian
Explore hidden history and lesser-known spots
Learn about social and cultural significance
Entrance fees to museums or buildings
Food and drinks
Transportation
Gratuities
Comfortable walking shoes
A bottle of water
A camera & phone
Arrive 10 minutes early for prompt departure
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The tour is conducted entirely in English for all participants
The tour involves walking on cobblestones and uneven surfaces
The tour operates rain or shine, so please dress for the weather
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Activity Provider: Living London History
Customer Reviews
Paulo
Quite good shows. There are different shows and people. They pretty much all have the same type of speech and lines apart from the stunts they do. However some are more agressive and use low self esteem techniques to get into the parents/adults. Others are more ethical and have better stories, such as the Singaporean circus student who needed the money to pay tuition and studies. It would be nice to see more personality into the shows and not so much the same script for everyone.
Amarjeet
Beautiful place 👌
Abu
Lovely place, spent a great time there. (Performers activities, Coffee, food, shopping stores, ….etc.)
Duke
Such a magical and historic part of London that looks amazing at this time of year. We can’t wait to go back.
Mike
Said to draw lots to decide the playing order each day. Very democratic. Anything ranging from singers, musicians, magicians, acrobats and comics. Something for all ages but only when it's not raining. No cover at all, even for the most diehard performers and audiences.