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Secrets of the London Underground Small Group Walking Tour

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  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Get the inside scoop on the London Underground—affectionately dubbed “The Tube” on this small-group tour. Start at Baker Street, on the original Metropolitan Railway (the world's first underground railway) and travel to the Westminster Tube Station. Along the way, you'll learn facts and trivia about the Underground that you’re unlikely to find in most guidebooks.
  • Get a different perspective of London on this Tube-themed tour
  • An ideal choice for travelers looking to see a local side of London
  • Get a more intimate glimpse of the city on a walking tour
  • Designed with history buffs in mind

What's Included

  • Visit one of the underground's original stations, opened in 1863
  • Hear how the underground system was built during the Victorian era before advances in technology
  • Hear about the haunted and disused stations that are left abandoned on the network
  • Learn about the variety of roles the underground has played
  • Travel cards are not provided. Please purchase a day travel card (Zones 1 – 2)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Baker Street Underground Station Undergound Ltd, Marylebone Rd, London NW1 5LJ, UK

    Tour Starts 1.00 pm, Baker Street Station, Marylebone Road, London, UK (Please meet the guide by the Sherlock Holmes statue outside Baker Street station) Directions: Underground: Bakerloo, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Circle and Hammersmith & City lines

End point

  • Underground Ltd, Westminster Station, Bridge St, London SW1A 2JR, UK

Operating hours
.1:00 pm

Itinerary

1

Baker Street

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

2

Oxford Street

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

3

Green Park

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

4

Piccadilly Circus

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

5

Victoria Embankment

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

6

Westminster

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Contactless cards/Oyster Cards/Travel Cards (valid for Zone 1) are required and are not included
  • Please note this is a walking tour that includes many steps so is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Days of operation : Apr-March Tues, Thurs, Sun except 24-26 December and 1st January
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 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

4.3
based on 42 reviews
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Excellent tour

Teresa_O, Mar 2026
John, our guide, did an excellent tour. Very cleverly put together and he knows a lot about the London Underground

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Dear Teresa_O Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that John made your London Underground tour so excellent and informative. It’s great that his knowledge and well-planned tour enhanced your experience. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon! Best regards, Evan Evans Tours Team

Way Out with John

Peter_F, Jun 2025
John was a great tour guide. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the London transit system in relation to its history. Learned quite a lot and time was well spent.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Dear Peter_F, Thank you for your positive feedback. We are pleased to hear that John’s enthusiasm and knowledge of the London transit system, along with its history, made your tour both informative and enjoyable. It’s wonderful to know your time with us was well spent. We appreciate your comments and look forward to welcoming you on another Evan Evans tour in the future. Kind regards, Evan Evans Team

Very interesting history

Jennifer_W, Dec 2024
I've ridden the Tube for decades but never knew the story behind this feat of civil engineering until this tour. John was excellent - lots of knowledge and interesting facts. Thank you!

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Dear Jennifer, Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We're so glad to hear that John was able to share the fascinating history behind the Tube and made the tour even more enjoyable with his knowledge and interesting facts. It's always great to learn something new, even when it’s a familiar experience! We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to John. Thank you for choosing Evan Evans Tours, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! 😊🚇 The Evan Evans Team

So THAT’S How They Did It!

Karen_S, Oct 2024
As a frequent visitor to London, I’ve always found the Tube quite easy to navigate but I’ve never had the opportunity to learn its history or the technology that made it possible. Amazing tour. John is a well-educated tour guide. Kept our interest and moved us along at a lively clip - very much appreciated.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Dear Karen_S, Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that, as a frequent London visitor, you discovered a new side to the city through the history and technology of the Tube. It’s fantastic that John kept you engaged and shared his knowledge in such an enjoyable way. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you on another tour soon! Evan Evans Tours

Rather Disapointing

Robert_A, Jul 2024
Getting Wet, This tour is not what we expected, we were hoping it was a more in depth tour of railway stations, which we have done before. But this was a lot of travelling on trains and walking, which on the day was very wet, (maybe tell people to take a umbrella) I bought one when we were standing outside a shop. Overall it was wet and slightly disappointing. The tour guide was very knowledgeable just a pity about all the walking.

History and architecture

Carolyn_U, May 2024
I enjoyed all the history Angela shared with us – the construction, the politics, the WWII experience – as well as the photos she shared. Brought it all to life for me!

Response from Host, May 2024

Dear Carolyn_U, It sounds like Angela provided you with a fascinating and immersive tour experience, bringing history to life with her extensive knowledge and engaging storytelling. Learning about the construction, politics, and WWII experiences associated with the sites you visited must have provided a deeper understanding and appreciation of their significance. Sharing photos can indeed enhance the experience, providing visual context and allowing you to better imagine the historical events and landmarks being discussed. I'm glad to hear that Angela's insights and visuals enriched your tour experience. If you ever have more adventures planned or need assistance with anything else, please feel free to reach out. We're here to help make your future travels just as enjoyable and enriching! Best wishes, Evan Evans Team

Our guide, Peter, was...

Helene_W, Jan 2024
Our guide, Peter, was very knowledgeable and with a good sense of humour. He shared lots of historical anecdotes. Worth the visit!

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Hello Helene_W Thanks so much for giving us your take on how we are doing. We're glad that customers like you are having a great experience! We will pass on your kind words to Peter. We thank you for the recommendations and we hope to see you again soon! Best wishes Evan Evans Team

Honestly don’t go

Shani_G, Dec 2023
Would not recommend. This was clearly set up to look like a Hidden London tour behind the scenes at the tube stations but it was not. The material was interesting but not new to me. I felt like it wasted my time and money especially since we took several train stops which you the guest pay for. The guide was good, which is a shame because the tour premise fell short.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Hi Shani_G, Thank you for your review, we are so sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your tour with us. We have taken onboard your feedback and we hope we can improve for all our customers in the future. We hope you try another of our tours soon! Best wishes Evan Evans

Excellent and value for money too

Helen_M, Nov 2023
Great tour guide - really interesting with a calm and clear voice and approach . Lots of interesting little snippets of information Nice sense of humour and a real interest in his work. Highly recommend this tour .

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hello Helen_M, Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a customer and helping to share the word about us. We hope to see you again on another one of our tours! All the best Evan Evans

Good tour but low value for the money

RoseAnn_M, May 2023
We learned quite a bit about the history of the Underground but, did the price, it was the lowest value for the money of all the tours we took on this trip. It would have been nice if the day pass of an appropriate amount had been included or even just a specification of how much we needed for the travel included on the tour.

Response from Host, May 2023

Hello RoseAnn_M, Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback about your tour. Seeing that you had a 5-Star experience is the best thing we could hope for! Your review means a lot to us. We cannot wait to welcome you onboard another one of our tours in the future. Best wishes Evan Evans

You must try it

Colin_C, Dec 2022
The tour guide was excellent and made it fun. He was very aware of the amount of people around and made it simple to follow him. It was very interesting, and we learnt a lot. We would recommend this tour. Excellent

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Dear Colin_C, Thank you for leaving us a 5* review! We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. So, thanks for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes Evan Evans Team

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