West End and South Bank Theatre Walking Tour in London
West End and South Bank Theatre Walking Tour in London
Discover 400 years of stage history in the theatre capital of the world! A journey across the West End and the South Bank featuring the biggest names, greatest successes & most infamous disasters. Theatres covered on the tour include: The Coliseum, Duke of York's, Noel Coward, Wyndham's, Her Majesty's, Theatre Royal Haymarket, Harold Pinter, Prince of Wales, Lyric, Apollo, Gielgud, Sondheim, Palace, Ambassadors, St Martins, The Arts, ROH, Fortune, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Lyceum, The National, Shakespeare's Globe...plus a top-secret final location!
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London Coliseum
Learn the history of the Coliseum. The largest theatre in the West End!
5 minutesDuke of York's Theatre
Discover the many stars who made their debuts on this West End stage. Including Peter Pan!
5 minutesNoel Coward Theatre
Hear of the great productions of the past. The only theatre where two significant theatre giants ever shared a stage.
10 minutesWyndham's Theatre
Learn of the history of this beautiful theatre. See the bust of Shakespeare on the front - the only one in the West End!
5 minutesLeicester 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 minutesHaymarket Theatre Royal
A theatre favoured by both Sir Ian McKellen and Dame Judi Dench. There's also rumour of a haunting...
5 minutesHer Majesty's Theatre London
The second oldest active theatre site in London. Also home to the second-longest running musical - The Phantom of the Opera!
5 minutesHarold 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 minutesPrince of Wales Theatre
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 minutesShaftesbury Avenue
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 minutesLyric Theatre
The oldest surviving theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue! Also the place where a British comedy icon tragically died...
5 minutesApollo Theatre
The first Edwardian Theatre, opening in 1901. Also once home to a truly legendary production of our time!
5 minutesGielgud Theatre
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 minutesSondheim 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 minutesPalace 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 minutesAmbassadors Theatre
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 minutesSt. Martins Theatre
Home of The Mousetrap - the world's longest-running play! Discover the history of this unlikely theatrical hit.
5 minutesThe Arts Theatre
The West End's smallest theatre. Also once home to the most controversial play of all time!
5 minutesCovent 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 minutesRoyal Opera House
One of the oldest theatre spots in London - est 1732. Now home to the Royal Opera and the Royal Ballet.
5 minutesFortune Theatre
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 minutesTheatre 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 minutesLyceum 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 minutesNational Theatre
Hear about the history of our National Theatre. Also, the founder of the National, Laurence Olivier, stated the opposite.
10 minutesShakespeare's Globe Theatre
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 minutesIncluded
- Historic programmes & theatre artefacts
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.