Free tour
The Secrets of Covent Garden: Ghosts, Stories, and Theaters
Excellent(21)
Guru: Francesca
PRO
Verified quality
Registered on 1 June 2025
I live in London and I love getting lost in its strange legends, forgotten stories, and little bits of magic hiding in plain sight.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free
Tour description
This is no ordinary tour. It's a historical journey through London's underworld, with tales of haunted theaters and actors who never left the stage.
What we will explore:
Together we will explore many ancient and modern places and stories, I will also take you to know
- Covent Garden Market and its popular past
- A famous theater, famous among the living and the dead
- The subway station inhabited by strange presences…
- London's most famous esoteric bookshop
- Last step:…choose a Tarot card just for you.
Do you dare to venture where history meets the supernatural? Then this walk is for you, don't miss it.
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
22 Southampton St, London WC2E, UK
Meet us outside the Abuelo café at 22 Southampton Street. Look for the guide with the yellow umbrella!
1
Outside visit
Covent Garden
Discover why this square became the heart of English theatre.
From market to nightlife, through scandals and forgotten figures.
2
Outside visit
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Before the West End, there was Drury Lane. Lords, lovers, riots, and ghosts, all played their part here.
3
Free entry
Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop
A place where theatre fits in a box and imagination takes the lead.
Explore the magical world of paper stages, tiny dramas, and Victorian dreams.
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Tour reviews
Excellent(21)
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Professionalism
5.00
Fun
4.60
Communication
4.80
Quality
5.00
Route
4.80
Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
The Secrets of Covent Garden: Ghosts, Stories, and Theaters
