Covent Garden: a Historical Walk for Next-Level Instagram Stories
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About this activity
- Audio tour
- Yes
- Audio language
- English
- Route length
- 2.1 km
- Instant confirmation
- Yes
- Duration
- 1h - 1h 30min
Instant access on your smartphone
After purchase, open the tour from the link we send you. No app is required.
Explore at your pace
Start, pause, and continue the tour whenever you like.
Online or offline
Listen online in your browser or download the tour and tickets in the WeGoTrip app for offline access.
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- You'll receive a self-guided audio tour right after booking
- •Admire the beautiful historical buildings inspired by Italian architecture
- •Browse and shop at London's most authentic markets
- •Find the oldest restaurant and fish and chips shop in London
- •See some of the oldest and most famous theatres in London
- •Discover modern attractions and snap next-level selfies for your social media
You are about to take a walk through one of London's oldest and most iconic districts and explore its legacy sights and modern, indie places of interest.
You will start at the elegant cobbled Piazza, browse the stalls at three historical markets, and enjoy a moment of peace at St. Paul’s Church.
The route will take you to two of London’s oldest eateries: Rules, a restaurant, and the Rock and Sole Plaice, a traditional fish and chips shop. You’ll explore Seven Dials, a trendy confluence of streets, and the Infinity Chamber, the latest Insta-worthy attraction.
Covent Garden’s hidden gem, Neal’s Yard, will not stay hidden from your eyes or lens. To top it off, the walk will take you to St. Martin’s Lane to see some of the West End’s most famous theatres.
Afterward, you can go on to Trafalgar Square or grab the tube at Charing Cross, head straight to your hotel, and put those weary feet up.
The Covent Garden tour will not overwhelm you with facts and figures. Quite on the contrary, it will help you make a pleasant, no-strings-attached acquaintance with the neighborhood, pick up some souvenirs, and take atmospheric photos for your social media.
So, charge your camera or smartphone, put something photogenic on, and get ready to listen, gaze, and snap away!
What's included
- Downloadable multimedia audio tour on WeGoTrip app
- Detailed route from stop to stop with live GPS map on your smartphone
- A route from one tube station to another in case of weary feet
- Detailed directions for the hidden gems of Covent Garden: Neal's Yard and the Infinity Chamber
- Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
- Earphones — please make sure you have a pair of your own
- Food and drinks — there are too many choices, so you should pick whatever tickles your fancy
- Museum and theatre tickets, in case you want a nothing more than just a walk in a picturesque place
- Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
- In-person tour guide
- •The tour is available only on the WeGoTrip app. This is a different app from the source or app you booked the tour if it's not WeGoTrip site or app
- •To ensure the quality of the download, please remember to do so before your visit
- •Please note that there is no staff at the meeting point or staff on site for this tour. You can start the tour at any time from the meeting point
- •An Android version 7.1+ or an iOS smartphone version 12+ is required for the audio guide. You will need around 100 MB of free space for the download
Cancellation policies vary according to activity type. Please check the conditions of your required activity Self-guided audio tour.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the internet during the tour?
No. Download the tour in the WeGoTrip app in advance — it then works fully offline.
Do I need an app?
Yes. After purchase you get a link to download the free WeGoTrip app, where you take the tour.
What language is the audio guide in?
The audio guide is available in English.
How long does the tour take?
The tour takes about 1h - 1h 30min.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes. The self-guided format lets you go at your own pace, which works well for families.
Can I cancel my purchase?
Contact WeGoTrip support — refund conditions depend on the specific ticket.