Hidden London Tube Tour - Piccadilly Circus: The Heart of London
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Explore the hidden spaces beneath Piccadilly Circus Underground
Discover the station’s role in storing priceless artefacts
See original Edwardian features from the historic station
Visit secret passageways and historic lift shafts
Piccadilly Circus Underground: A Hidden London Experience
Step beneath one of London’s most famous locations and discover the remarkable history of Piccadilly Circus Underground Station. Extensively modernised between 1925 and 1928 to meet growing passenger demands, the station is an engineering marvel and a celebrated example of subterranean architecture on the London Underground.
Redesigned by renowned architect Charles Holden and reopened in 1928, this Grade II listed landmark was affectionately nicknamed the “New Heart of London.” More than a century later, it continues to serve over 40 million passengers each year while retaining much of its distinctive architectural character.
The experience takes visitors beyond the everyday commuter routes, opening secret doors and revealing passageways and lift shafts that have remained closed to the public since 1929. Along the way, discover original Edwardian design features and hear fascinating stories about the station’s role during wartime sheltering and the secret storage of priceless artefacts.
Piccadilly Circus offers a rare opportunity to explore the hidden spaces beneath one of London’s busiest areas while discovering how the Underground has evolved alongside the capital for more than a century. Combining architecture, history, engineering, and intriguing wartime stories, this experience reveals a fascinating side of London that usually remains out of sight.
Piccadilly Circus Underground: A Hidden London Experience
Step beneath one of London’s most famous locations and discover the remarkable history of Piccadilly Circus Underground Station. Extensively modernised between 1925 and 1928 to meet growing passenger demands, the station is an engineering marvel and a celebrated example of subterranean architecture on the London Underground.
Redesigned by renowned architect Charles Holden and reopened in 1928, this Grade II listed landmark was affectionately nicknamed the “New Heart of London.” More than a century later, it continues to serve over 40 million passengers each year while retaining much of its distinctive architectural character.
The experience takes visitors beyond the everyday commuter routes, opening secret doors and revealing passageways and lift shafts that have remained closed to the public since 1929. Along the way, discover original Edwardian design features and hear fascinating stories about the station’s role during wartime sheltering and the secret storage of priceless artefacts.
Piccadilly Circus offers a rare opportunity to explore the hidden spaces beneath one of London’s busiest areas while discovering how the Underground has evolved alongside the capital for more than a century. Combining architecture, history, engineering, and intriguing wartime stories, this experience reveals a fascinating side of London that usually remains out of sight.
- Complimentary tea or coffee
- Informative onboard commentary
- Open-air upper deck access
- Scenic London landmark views
- Gratuities
$ 61.71
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