West End and South Bank Theatre Walking Tour in London

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Itinéraire

1. 1

   Learn the history of the Coliseum. The largest theatre in the West End!

   5 minutes•Entrée libre

2. 2

   Discover the many stars who made their debuts on this West End stage. Including Peter Pan!

   5 minutes•Entrée libre

3. 3

   Hear of the great productions of the past. The only theatre where two significant theatre giants ever shared a stage.

   10 minutes•Entrée libre

4. 4

   Royal Observatory Greenwich

   Learn of the history of this beautiful theatre. See the bust of Shakespeare on the front - the only one in the West End!

   5 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

5. 5

   Leicester Square

   Discount ticket booth - how to get great West End seats at low prices! Old music hall spots - historic theatres such as The Alhambra & The Empire.

   5 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

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   A theatre favoured by both Sir Ian McKellen and Dame Judi Dench. There's also rumour of a haunting...

   5 minutes•Entrée libre

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   His Majesty’s Theatre

   The second oldest active theatre site in London. Also home to the second-longest running musical - The Phantom of the Opera!

   5 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

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   Opening in 1881, the Harold Pinter Theatre

   Opening in 1881, the Harold Pinter Theatre is one of the oldest playhouses in the West End. Hear of the stars that have caused a great sensation here - including Marilyn Monroe!

   5 minutes•Entrée libre

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   Prince of Wales Theatre

   Now home to The Book of Mormon, the Prince of Wales

   Now home to The Book of Mormon, the Prince of Wales has had a rich history of comedy & musical spectacles. Famous names who've appeared here include The Beatles, Peter Sellers and Barbara Streisand!

   5 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

10. 10

    The road with more theatres than any other! Hear about the history of Shaftesbury Avenue and theatres including The Lyric, Apollo, Gielgud, Sondheim & The Palace.

    10 minutes•Entrée libre

11. 11

    Lyric Theatre London

    The oldest surviving theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue! Also the place where a British comedy icon tragically died...

    5 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

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    The first Edwardian Theatre, opening in 1901. Also once home to a truly legendary production of our time!

    5 minutes•Entrée libre

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    Now named after the great Sir John, the Gielgud

    Now named after the great Sir John, the Gielgud has seen a few famous faces give their West End debuts. Including Harry Potter himself!

    5 minutes•Entrée libre

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    Sondheim Theatre

    Learn the history of Les Miserables, the world's longest-running musical. Also - a few famous faces who debuted here in the 80s!

    5 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

15. 15

    Palace Theatre

    Once a famous music hall venue, now home to Harry Potter & the Cursed Child. Discover the origin of the phrase 'bring the house down'.

    5 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

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    Ambassadors Theatre

    Although unremarkable on the outside, the Ambassadors

    Although unremarkable on the outside, the Ambassadors has had a rich theatre history. Legendary theatre stars who debuted here include Vivien Leigh & Paul Robeson.

    5 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

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    St. Martin's Theatre

    Home of The Mousetrap - the world's longest-running play! Discover the history of this unlikely theatrical hit.

    5 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

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    The West End's smallest theatre. Also once home to the most controversial play of all time!

    5 minutes•Entrée libre

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    Covent Garden

    See the legendary Covent Garden Market! Also, London's official Actors Church, street theatre spots and two of the oldest theatre sites in London.

    10 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

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    Royal Opera House

    One of the oldest theatre spots in London - est 1732. Now home to the Royal Opera and the Royal Ballet.

    5 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

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    Home to The Woman in Black - the longest-running horror play ever. Hear of the spooky stories that have occurred during the play's 30+ year history...

    5 minutes•Entrée libre

22. 22

    Theatre Royal Drury Lane

    The oldest active theatre spot in the West End. Discover the legends of the past who made their names on its legendary stage.

    5 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

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    Lyceum Theatre

    Now home to The Lion King, going since 1999 and still a hot ticket! Hear of the leading actors of the Victorian era who once dominated the Lyceum's stage - Sir Henry Irving & Dame Ellen Terry - and also the genesis of a famous gothic horror creation.

    5 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

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    London National Theatre

    Hear about the history of our National Theatre. Also, the founder of the National, Laurence Olivier, stated the opposite.

    10 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

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    Shakespeare’s Globe

    Discover the history of Bankside - where Shakespeare made his name. See the famous reconstruction of Shakespeare's Globe and a final top-secret theatre location!

    15 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

Point de rendez-vous

Across the street from Charing Cross Station.

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Prise en charge

• Rendez-vous au point de départ pour tous

À savoir avant de partir

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Annulation et remboursement

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• Annulé et intégralement remboursé si la météo l'exige
• Annulé et intégralement remboursé si trop peu de participants