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West End & Covent Garden Tour: Fun, Food, and Shopping
Thousands of people admire Covent Garden for the experience that it offers. You’ll want to eat more at those cozy restaurants and shop your heart out in those beautiful lanes. You’ll find street performers, pretty flower displays and more, making your visit worth it. We guide you through this Covent Garden walking tour in London to help you independently experience this place’s vibe at a modest price. Get ready to immerse yourself in paradise with Tourist Walks.
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Each walk delivers a unique and fascinating user experience. Through Tourist Walks’ self guided tour application you can explore the hidden gems created by local experts. For people wanting to explore the neighbourhood and experience the local culture, we provide a unique experience of exploring the city using GPS guided audio tours. The App is FREE, and all the walk summaries are FREE, each walk is individually priced and you can buy all the walks for a city at a discounted price.
Full Audio Visual Commentary
Tourist Walks is an application that can give you the freedom to explore the famous walks at your own discretion. We have created a full audio-visual self-guided experience that gives you the confidence to explore and discover the stories of various cities on your own.
Visit the Best Tourist Sites & Explore Them
Get a list of all the tourist sites you can visit. The Tourist Walks application will guide you to your next destination because every journey starts with a single step.
GPS and Multilingual Audio and Text Guidance
Even if you don’t understand the local language of the city you are visiting, Don’t worry. Audio guided walks have multilingual text assistance that will guide you in your native language.
Start/Stop/Rewind
/Restart Go at Your Own Pace
Tourist Walks’ audios are narrated by professionals who will keep you entertained while you are walking your way to the next destination. We help you discover the city around you in a more impressive way.
Download the Walk App & Use Offline. No Mobile Data Required.
It is always frustrating when you wish to travel somewhere but your mobile phone service is out-of-order. Don’t worry! Tourist Walks comes with an offline version of built-in maps you might need, even without internet access.
Let’s go on a classic West End & Covent Garden Tour
- Tour Name - West End & Covent Garden Walk
- Tour Location - London
- No. of Attractions - #17
- Tour Starting Point - Leicester Square
- Tour Ending Point - National Portrait Gallery
- Attraction Points -
- Leicester Square
- Statue of "Anteros" in Piccadilly
- Chinatown
- Hippodrome Casino
- Covent Garden
- St Pauls Church
- Jubilee Market
- London Transport Museum
- Theatre Royal
- Drury Lane
- Aldwych
- Lyceum Theatre
- The Savoy
- Charing Cross
- Trafalgar Square
- St Martins in the Fields
- National Portrait Gallery
London has seen countless centuries turn and numerous people evolve. From being a mere kitchen garden to a place where trading of townhouses took place, Covent garden has witnessed quite a lot. As years unfolded Covent Garden became a center of attraction for the vegetable and fruit market that emerged here. The exuberance of the place slowly brought in little taverns, warm cafes, and food joints offering piping hot coffee.
The market has been shifted elsewhere long back, leaving Covent Garden with a galleria feel to it. Today, as you reach this place you will be overwhelmingly amazed by the number of experiences it has in store for you. Oh, and don’t forget to observe the stunning performances on the streetside.
Home to everything exciting and fun with fine theatres, yummy food at cafes, great drinks at taverns, the list is endless when it comes to Leicester Square. This has to be our first stop on this walk. If antique pieces of any kind excite you then you’ll love being at the Jubilee Market. We help you explore the best shops to buy plants, greeting cards, souvenirs, and a lot more. Do you enjoy coming across some meaningful portraits at a gallery? Well, we take you to the National Portrait Gallery to let you experience some gems that have made an impact on British culture and added to its charismatic history.
There are so many more spots on this Covent Garden tour waiting to welcome you with open arms. Let’s jump right into Covent Garden and its charms.
Unfolding the Layers of the Covent Garden Tour
Leicester Square
Leicester Square has been a powerhouse of entertainment for ages now. It was known for its laid-back theatres and music halls back in the day. But today it is visited by people for the new age restaurants, amazing bars, and great cinemas that the square offers. You can even spot some magnificent statues of Shakespeare, Charlie Chaplin, and so on who made an impact on the world. Seize the day by watching some good musicals and plays at the theatre. We promise to keep you well informed about the place through our audio tales while giving you a wholesome experience.
Statue of "Anteros" in Piccadilly
Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain holds the most history-rich statue in London that is the Statue of Anteros known as the Eros. It is a very unique-looking figure with the great Anteros standing on one foot with an arrow in his hands. It is actually Anteros who is depicted in the statue but is known by people by the name of his brother Eros. It was built to honor the humble acts of the Earl of Shaftesbury. Don’t forget to snap some pictures with the statue. There’s more to the background of this statue that we can’t wait to unfold on this Covent walk of London.
Chinatown
Do you have a thing for knowing about a whole new culture and its practices? Well, then Chinatown is here to give you the feeling of being transported to a Chinese world. Here you will find some shops, restaurants, and cafes with a hint of Chinese tradition. It is home to numerous exciting live events especially around Chinese New year in January and February. China town is adorned by red lanterns and witnesses lively parades with lion dances, craft stalls, and much more. We’ll love to lead you here and let you dive deep into Chinatown on this Covent Garden walking tour.
Hippodrome Casino
Would you like some nightlife on your trip to London? If yes, then let’s hop on to the Hippodrome Casino, a perfect gaming destination. From electronic games to table games this place lets you experience all things gaming spread over five floors and 3 casinos. That’s huge right? But what if we tell you that you’ll also find some fine dining restaurants, fun lounges, and much more all in one delivering a holistic experience? You can also enjoy live events at the casino and your night is literally made. We’ll guide you to the casino and you can thank us later, maybe?
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Covent Garden
On a trip to London, anyone would like to visit places that offer a bunch of things in one place. It not only makes it easy for you to soak in the culture and history, and indulge in shopping but also helps you cover a lot in a day. We’ll take you through places that are brimming with beautiful alleys, boutique shops, and quirkiness. Also, you’ll witness some flawless street performances while strolling through Covent Garden. From exploring Apple Market to Neal’s yard, we promise you’ll have the time of your life here.
St Pauls Church
St Paul’s is a parish church with stunning architecture and welcoming hospitality. It is visited by thousands of tourists for the amazing history it holds. It has countless stairs to reach the top with no escalators or lifts. But the best part? People still go right up just to soak in its gorgeous sight, culture, and history. You’ll find numerous historical signs that’ll tell you a lot about the church’s journey and the world from the past. We’ll lead you to St Paul’s and cannot wait to tell you the stories about the place on this Covent Garden tour.
Jubilee Market
It is a whole different feeling to possess some antique pieces from different eras and ages, isn’t it? Well, we’re excited to tell you that on this Covent garden walking tour we’ll lead you to a destination full of unique pieces ranging from sterling silver to used books. Finely crafted products like jewelry, paintings, and more are here waiting for people to take them home. You can also shop for some hampers for your loved ones and plants or greeting cards, maybe? The most interesting thing about this market is that you’ll find different kinds of items every day like art and crafts for the weekends and Monday is reserved for antique items. Come let’s explore this gem on our Covent Garden walking tour.
London Transport Museum
The Covent garden galleria holds an iconic museum that attracts thousands of people who are into designing of any kind. This museum takes you through the transformation journey of vehicles in London. Isn’t it surreal to catch a glimpse of the first steam engine train that was run underground? Also, you can be a part of exhibitions and witness the future of London’s transport system and unique designs of London’s transport. You’ll also get to know the interesting tales of working professionals who have travelled via London transport for the past centuries. We’re equally excited as you to explore the place with you.
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Theatre Royal
In the West End of London is the Theatre Royal. It is visited by tourists not only for the magnificently flawless shows that have taken place here but also for the fact that it is the oldest theatre in the world. You can enjoy some fascinating musicals on your visit to the theatre. The history of Theatre Royal is too precious to miss and we won’t let that happen. So, on this Covent Garden tour, we’ll let you know about all the compelling tales that make the place all the more prestigious.
Drury Lane
A street in the eastern half of Covent Garden in London is known as Dury Lane. The lane has its roots from the time when the Dury family resided here and is therefore named after them. Apart from enjoying some great shows at the oldest theatre in the world which is Theatre Royal, you can seize the day by shopping and having fulfilling meals. There are various restaurants, cafes, and coffee houses across the street that welcome tourists all year round. We lead you to this lane and accompany you while expanding your horizons of knowledge about the place via our audio tales.
Aldwych Theatre
You can find this stunning theatre in the West End of London. Standing tall in Westminster, Aldwych Theatre drives an enormous number of visitors. Ranging from comedy to musicals this theatre has kept people entertained for ages now. It is known as The Tina Turner as it is the most recent gem that the theatre has witnessed. From Dirty Dancing to Whistle Down the Wind, the Aldwych Theatre has a history of the most successful musicals. You’ll be astonished to see the richness of this theatre as it is huge and almost feels like looking at something that has no end. Let’s get you to this theatre to add glitter to your trip.
Lyceum Theatre
The grandest theatre in Covent Garden London has to be the Lyceum Theatre. It has been there since 1722 and is of course etched in the hearts of many. From concerts to circuses to exhibitions, Lyceum Theatre entertains people like nothing else. It is largely famous and excitedly visited by people who have a thing for musicals. It has been running The Lion King since 1999 and people are still not over it. If you’d like to watch it with all the feels then let’s head to this theatre and you can keep yourself engaged on the way to the theatre. How? By listening to our stories about the theatre.
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The Savoy
Do you love indulging in luxury on your trips? If yes then get on this Covent garden walking tour to explore this luxurious hotel in Central London with us. When the Savoy opened its doors people in Britain witnessed luxury for the first time. From electric lights to electric lifts to gorgeous bathing areas, The Savoy never fails to win hearts. The motive behind setting up all things luxury was to cater to the elite class in Britain. Frank Sinatra and George Gershwin have all been visitors here. You can soak in its fanciness and get that hint of royalty as you step in.
Charing Cross
The City of Westminster has the famous train station in London that has seen millions of tourists every year without fail. The heart of London? It’s the Charing cross. If you’d like to see some flawlessly stunning artwork then let’s head to the National Portrait Gallery and National Gallery. The Charing Cross area has some of the finest destinations in London which are quite accessible from the tube station. Also, we can hop on to some good budget-friendly cafes that offer you an amazing experience with scrumptious food for your belly. From Trafalgar Square to art galleries we’ll cover all that is in and around Charing Cross.
Trafalgar Square
It is not just a square that attracts people but an area that has a powerful history which it has been carrying for centuries. The famous bronze statue of King Charles that people believed was melted in the World War was just kept here hidden from the eyes of the enemies. Also, Trafalgar square was the spot to keep the horses, stables, and carriages. Another thing that makes Trafalgar square all the more famous is the sky-high statue of Nelson, popularly known as Nelson’s Column. It marks the victory of Nelson in the Battle of Trafalgar. So, you see all the history that the square is packed with? Let’s dig deeper about it on this Covent Garden walk.
St Martins in the Fields
Trafalgar Square has this beautiful holy church in London. The conventional orchestra and concerts have the hearts of people who visit the church. The beauty of this church is inexplicable. The elegant and fine ceilings with chandeliers will leave you astonished. Also, you can soak in the vibes by witnessing the evening events and various interesting exhibitions that take place at the church. And if you’re hungry then have your meal at the Cafe in the crypt or Courtyard cafe before we move ahead on this Covent Garden tour. There’s so much more to the history of the church that we’re too thrilled to share.
National Portrait Gallery
Another gem that we’ll explore is the National Portrait Gallery. The first ever gallery that has opened its doors for the public and is exclusively dedicated to bringing forward the portraits of people who made an impact. The portrait of Shakespeare majorly drives tourists to this gallery. You can be a part of the portrait exhibitions which showcase some classic works of individual artists that take place at the gallery. All the 3000 paintings have significant importance of their own. Why? Because the person portrayed in the painting is etched in the memory of the people for their achievements and historical importance. Wait till we unfurl its astounding history on this Covent walk in London.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. After the walks have been downloaded, for which you need an internet connection, no mobile data is required to do the walks.
No you can pause and resume at any point within the walk. Whether you need a coffee or a comfort break the walks are entirely flexible.
Yes you will receive both verbal guidance and a GPS enabled map to take you around each of the points of interest on the walks.
No the walks are circular so you will receive multiple options of where to start each walk.
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