West End and South Bank Theatre Walking Tour in London
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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!
Your experience
Stop 1
Learn the history of the Coliseum. The largest theatre in the West End!
Stop 2
Discover the many stars who made their debuts on this West End stage. Including Peter Pan!
Stop 3
Hear of the great productions of the past. The only theatre where two significant theatre giants ever shared a stage.
Stop 4
Learn of the history of this beautiful theatre. See the bust of Shakespeare on the front - the only one in the West End!
Stop 5
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.
Stop 6
A theatre favoured by both Sir Ian McKellen and Dame Judi Dench. There's also rumour of a haunting...
Stop 7
The second oldest active theatre site in London. Also home to the second-longest running musical - The Phantom of the Opera!
Stop 8
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!
Stop 9
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!
Stop 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.
Stop 11
The oldest surviving theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue! Also the place where a British comedy icon tragically died...
Stop 12
The first Edwardian Theatre, opening in 1901. Also once home to a truly legendary production of our time!
What’s included
- Historic programmes & theatre artefacts
Meeting and pickup
Across the street from Charing Cross Station.
Before you go
- 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
Cancellation policy
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