London By Gaslight – palace to piazza

A small proportion of London's street lighting dates back to the late Georgian era. If you look carefully into the lanterns you will see that some are still gas-powered, offering a soft warm glow.

Experience the romance of gas lamps. Stroll down one of London's earliest gaslit streets, visit the site of a demonstration for King George III that made all this possible and experience a secluded Georgian alleyway lit by just three gas lamps.

We'll meet just before dusk as the gas lamps flicker into life, taking a route past Buckingham Palace, into Royal Parks, down The Mall, along Carlton Terrace and around Trafalgar Square to Covent Garden where we end our walk near some gas-powered lamps that have recently been awarded Grade II listing status. This is great news because this historic form of street lighting is threatened as we move away from fossil fuels, with many thousands of lanterns having already been retro-fitted with LED bulbs of varying types.

You'll also learn how these lanterns are maintained today – we may no longer need lamplighters every evening but there is still a team of enthusiastic men employed to keep these lovely old lamp lights burning.

Also available: Pimlico to St James's Park (different content to this route) – For all my London by Gaslight tours click here.

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• The walk lasts approx two hours, starting near Victoria station and ending near The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden Market.
• The exact meeting point will be explained after ticket purchase – see more in the FAQs below.
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Customer feedback: "My wife and I really enjoyed this tour especially as we had never in all our 60+ years walked down The Mall at dusk before. It was lovely." / "Such a marvellous idea for a route. Well done and thanks Jane" / "When I got home I spent hours googling this. I've now become Gasketeer follower – thanks." / "An inspirational and educational couple of hours – we'll be back for more soon!" / "Really interesting and your knowledge is amazing! Thank you" / "I loved the mix of history and details" / "That was excellent!" / More feedback here

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Other walks and talks available – please check my listings or see www.janeslondonwalks.com

My guiding style is inclusive, open and friendly. I design and research every tour myself – in fact, the research never ends. The walks and talks I offer are all on subjects that intrigue me and each one highlights a different facet of my personality. I am particularly interested in the architecture of our ever-changing streets and the little details on and above them. For more information, please visit www.janeslondonwalks.com

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Where does this tour start and what if I am running late?
Important – please do not rely on QR codes and generic postcodes sent via apps as these often give vague or incorrect information.

The specific meeting point will be clearly described in words within the Order Confirmation email sent to you immediately after your purchase
– Scroll down to see the ADDITIONAL INFORMATION section near the bottom – here you will also find details of how to play catch-up should you be running late on the day.
– As a back-up, the same information will be sent to you within a reminder email 24hrs before the event.

What is the minimum age to attend this event?

• There is no minimum age
• No charge for children aged 5 or younger. Children 6-15yrs = concession rate
• All children 15 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult – one child per paying adult.

Can I just show up and pay on arrival?

• No – this is a ticketed event with a maximum group size – places must be booked in advance.

Do I have to bring a copy of my ticket to the event?

• No – you will simply be asked your name

Can I get a refund / is my ticket transferrable?

• As you can appreciate, refunds and reallocations do not apply to people who simply do not show up on the day!
• You can organise your own refund through Eventbrite's ticketing system up to 7 days before the walk starts. However, please note that the booking fee (absorbed within the ticket price) is not refundable.
• Alternatively, I can hold your purchase for transfer to another Jane's London Walk within the next three months – please notify me in writing via email/text at least 48 hours before this walk is due to start.

What if it's raining?

• Walking tours will go ahead, rain or shine.
• However, if severely adverse conditions are forecast, or other unforeseen complications cause the event to be cancelled, you will receive notification and a full refund.

Is this tour suitable for wheelchairs?

• Not really. Sorry. Many paths in the parks are uneven, especially in the semi-darkness. Thereare also some stone steps used to access Carlton Terrace as well as narrow streets in the Covent Garden area. An alternative route can be arranged for a private tour or group – please do get in touch.

How can I contact the organiser?

• Email: [email protected]
• Mobile: +44(0)7941 475003
• Instagram/Facebook: janeslondonwalks

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Victoria, Victoria, London, United Kingdom