LONDON THEATRE TOUR
Bring London’s West End to life!
Step into the heart of London’s famous West End on this London theatre tour. The West End is home to some of the world’s most renowned playhouses, grand opera houses, and dazzling musical stages. On this London theatre tour you’ll encounter iconic locations where history, architecture, and performance come together to tell the story of London’s extraordinary theatrical heritage.
Your London theatre tour includes many of London’s most historic theatres, from the world’s oldest working theatre at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane to the 18th century Royal Opera House, you’ll hear stories of legendary actors, ghostly apparitions, and unforgettable performances that have captivated audiences for generations.
As your theatrical journey continues past an array of celebrated venues including the Lyceum Theatre, Savoy Theatre, Adelphi Theatre, Vaudeville Theatre, and the majestic Palace Theatre, you’ll hear captivating stories of the West End’s most famous shows, from the timeless magic of The Lion King and the wonder of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and the enduring legacy of Les Misérables.
This London theatre tour will allow you to experience London’s iconic theatrical history in a whole new way and discover why London’s theatres became world-leading stages, shaping the way audiences globally experience the magic of live performance for centuries past, present and future.
The bright lights of the West End
Discover London’s famous West End - the beating heart of London’s entertainment and theatrical culture and home to many of the world’s most famous theatre shows and productions.
The world’s biggest shows
Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, The Lion King, Harry Potter & the Cursed Child, The Mousetrap & more - find out what makes the shows so successful and why they are a staple in London’s theatre history.
Big shows, Stunning theatres
London not only has the world’s biggest shows, but is also home to many of the worlds stunning architectural theatres - get up close to the gothic style Lyceum theatre, fancy Savoy Theatre, 19th century Palace Theatre and more.
Royal Opera House & World’s oldest theatre
Discover the incredible story of two of London’s most iconic venues at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden and the world’s oldest working theatre at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
Important Information
Inclusions
All the great things included in your London theatre tour:
✅ London Theatre Walking Tour
✅ The world’s oldest working theatre
✅ Secrets of the world’s biggest theatre performances
✅ Stories of legends of the stage
✅ Professional Tour Guide
And those not included in your London theatre tour:
❌ Entrance into theatre interiors
❌ Theatre show tickets
❌ Gratuities
Tour Schedule
Days of Operation: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Start: 1.30pm
Departure Point: The White Hart Pub (Covent Garden)
Nearest Underground Station: Tottenham Court Road
Finish: 4pm
End Point: Shaftsbury Theatre
Nearest Underground Station: Tottenham Court Road
Frequently Asked Questions
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Please note that all tours must be booked in advance. For organisation and scheduling purposes we cannot accept walk up bookings on our tours.
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If your preferred date for the tour is not available then please contact us and our team will do their best to help you.
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All of your guests must be included in the same booking. Please do not make separate bookings. This tour is very popular and often will have multiple groups. All bookings are allocated to a guide in advance of your arrival. If you make separate bookings for your group then it is highly likely that your group will be split up with different tour guides and will not be doing the tour together.
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Unfortunately this tour is not suitable for guests with walking or mobility difficulties. The tour is also not suitable for wheelchairs.
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No. This London theatre tour will not include access to any of the London theatre shows. At the end of the tour your guide will be able to help you with access to tickets for the best shows in London at the best prices!
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No. In order not to interrupt shows or rehearsals this tour will not enter any of the theatres.
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If you are a group or travelling party of 9 or more people please contact us before making a booking.
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Bookings can be cancelled for a full refund until 24 hours before the tour start time. Bookings that are cancelled within 24 hours of the tour start time cannot be refunded. Please refer to our terms and conditions.