West End and South Bank Theatre Walking Tour in London
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London, England
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Learn all about London’s theatrical history, its historic venues, and the various characters that have frequented its stages on this walking tour. Meet your guide in central London, and set off with just a small group for company. You’ll explore neighborhoods such as Covent Garden and the South Bank; will visit landmarks including the National Theatre, Shakespeare’s Globe, and the Noel Coward Theatre; and will learn all about the city’s theatrical lore.
- This West End walking tour is perfect for theater lovers
- Discover London’s most famous theaters and theatrical landmarks
- This small-group tour is capped at 12 people for a personal feel
- Learn behind-the-scenes stories and facts from your guide’s commentary
What's Included
- Historic programmes & theatre artefacts
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Oscar Wilde Statue3 Adelaide St, London WC2N 4HZ, UK
Across the street from Charing Cross Station.
End point
- Shakespeare's Globe21 New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DT, UK
Close to Shakespeare's Globe, with an excellent selection of food/drink places nearby and good transport links (London Bridge & Blackfriars.)
Operating hours.10:30 am
Itinerary
1
London Coliseum
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Duke Of York Theatre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Noel Coward Theatre
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Wyndham's Theatre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Leicester Square
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Haymarket Theatre Royal
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
His Majesty's Theatre London
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Harold Pinter Theatre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Prince of Wales Theatre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Shaftesbury Avenue
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Lyric Theatre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
12
Apollo Theatre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
13
Gielgud Theatre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
14
Sondheim Theatre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
15
Palace Theatre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
16
Ambassadors Theatre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
17
St. Martins Theatre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
18
The Arts Theatre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
19
Covent Garden
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
20
Royal Opera House
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
21
Fortune Theatre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
22
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
23
Lyceum Theatre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
24
National Theatre
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
25
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 35 reviews
Chandra_M, Dec 2025
Wonderful, incredibly comprehensive and detailed tour of theatre history in the West End and beyond. I was impressed by the depth of knowledge and the amount of ground covered—it felt truly local, rather than a surface run for tourists. I'm relatively well-versed in theatre history on the other side of the pond, so it was truly a delight to learn so much!
Jennifer_H, Jul 2025
This tour was perfect for all theater lovers! Charlie gave us a very detailed tour around the West End to see many of the most well known theaters and finished our tour across the river to visit the National Theatre and the Globe. This tour would also appeal to history lovers. He was so informative with the details of the history of each theater. We enjoyed all of the sights of the West End as well. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to spend the day learning about the West End theater life and its history. One of the best tours we have taken in London!
Robert_s, Sep 2024
Charlie our guide was well prepared to give insights, history, and fun facts on each of the many theatres we visited. It’s an exhaustive tour- we clocked almost four hours - but learnt plenty from the tour, which is what I intended at the outset. If you’re interested in West End theatre this is for you (ad make sure you have comfortable footwear)
Hal_S, Sep 2024
Excellent walking tour! Charlie does a great job! Didn’t realize there were that many theatre's in the West End.
Lori_M, Jan 2024
We enjoyed this walking tour seeing the beautiful theatres and hearing all the old stories about the stage actors and actresses.
Zhanna_V, May 2023
Charlie was so knowledgeable, so professional. It was an amazing tour! I am very picky person, but I would recommend this tour without any reservations!!!
Joseph_H, May 2023
Phenomenal tour packed with lots of history and theatre. The guide was super knowledgeable of all things Theatre and created a great experience. It’s a long tour but well worth it for anybody who wants to learn more about the history of theatre. Highly recommended!
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