About this Event
Join me for a walk through London that’s full of surprises. We’ll start at Victoria Station and make our way to Covent Garden, uncovering hidden corners, royal parks, and the stories that bring them to life.
You’ll spot a golden ballerina, discover a Victorian railway map tucked inside the station, hear about kings who fed the ducks, and learn why Buckingham Palace isn’t quite what it seems. From Trafalgar Square’s lions to London’s oldest restaurant, this walk is packed with history, humour, and a few “wait, really?” moments.
It’s not just about seeing London, it’s about seeing it with new eyes.
Highlights:
• A Victorian tiled railway map hidden inside Victoria Station, restored after more than a century.
• A golden ballerina dancing above a theatre roof.
• Quirky parks tucked between grand streets, complete with shell-covered huts.
• The story of Buckingham Palace, its eccentric history, and why its royal days may be numbered.
• A thrilling statue of a lioness mid-pounce, and the bizarre tale behind it.
• The royal ducks of St James’s Park (and the king who fed them).
• The soaring Nelson’s Column, the lions that weren’t quite right, and other Trafalgar Square secrets.
• The architectural joke hidden in plain sight at the National Gallery’s Sainsbury Wing.
• The oldest restaurant in London and the scandalous nightlife of 18th-century Covent Garden.
• And finally, the world-class opera house where history and modern design somehow live side by side.
It's a tour guided by Exploro app, you will have the stops pinpointed on the map and the directions explained at each stop in case you need them.
Duration: 1h 15m
Start time: You can start at any time you wish – this is a self-guided tour.
Start Location: Victoria Mainline Station
End Location: Covent Garden
Stops: 12
Audio guide: English.
Written guide: English.
Find more information about the London Self-Guided Tour and discounts here.
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