Secrets of Underground Walking Tour with London Transport Museum

Join us on this small group walking tour to discover the secrets behind the world’s first underground railway. See the exterior of disused stations such as Down Street through which Churchill would travel during the Blitz. Hear the stories of the ‘Mind the Gap’ widow, the creation of The Tube map & glimpse ‘ghost’ platforms shut off from the world. After your walking tour extend your day with a visit to London’s interactive Transport Museum in the heart of Covent Garden.

The tour begins at the historic Baker Street Station, one of the original stops on the Metropolitan Railway, the world's first underground railway.

Oxford Circus Station - Construction began in 1962 on the initial Walthamstow to Victoria section, where cross-platform interchange were to be provided at Oxford Circus. The Victoria line platforms opened on 7 March 1969. The station opened as part of a second extension from Warren Street to Victoria.

Green Park, Down Street Station - It was opened in 1907 by the Great Northern, Piccadilly and Brompton Railway. It was latterly served by the Piccadilly line and was situated between Dover Street (now named Green Park) and Hyde Park Corner stations. ... Its lack of patronage coupled with its proximity to other stations resulted in its closure in 1932.

Picadilly Circus Station - Jump to History - History. The station was opened on 10 March 1906 by the Baker Street and Waterloo Railway (now the Bakerloo line) with the platforms of the Great Northern, Piccadilly and Brompton Railway (now the Piccadilly line) being opened on 15 December 1906.

Embankment Station - History of Embankment Embankment runs from the City of Westminster right up to the City of London along the north bank of the River Thames, and was originally developed in the 19th Century to reclaim marshy land from the river banks.

Westminster Tube Station - Image result for history of Westminster Tube Station The station was opened as Westminster Bridge on 24 December 1868 by the steam-operated District Railway (DR) (now the District line) when the railway opened the first section of its line from South Kensington. ... Access to the station was via a passageway from Bridge Street and a pedestrian subway under the road.

Discover the history of London’s transport at London Transport Museum. Explore the heritage of London and its transport system, and the stories of the people who have travelled and worked in the city over the last 200 years, before taking a peek into how future technologies might impact London as we know it.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Secrets of the London Underground tour is a live guided walking tour
• Visit to the London Transport Museum is independent and takes place following your walking tour
• To redeem your visit to the London Transport Museum you must present a printed copy of this Evan Evans ticket
• Guests will need an Oyster Card/Travelcard for Zone 1 to participate in the tour (not included)
• Secrets of the London Underground Tour Starts: 1:00 pm, by the Sherlock Holmes statue outside Baker Street station
• Secrets of the London Underground Tour Finishes: 3:30 pm approx. at Westminster underground station
• Please visit our Travel Health page for full details of our enhanced hygiene standards and protocols (https://evanevanstours.com/travel-guide/experts-in-sightseeing/travel-health/)
• This tour is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility due to the number of stairs on the London Underground network
• The address of the London Transport Museum is Covent Garden Piazza, London, WC2E 7BB. Nearest underground station is Covent Garden. Guests will need to make their way there independently on conclusion of the walking tour. Travel to the London Transport Museum is not included
• The London Transport Museum is open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm with last entry at 5:00 pm
• The London Transport Museum visit is booked and paid for by Evan Evans Tours

• Secrets of Underground Walking Tour with London Transport Museum
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• Entry to the London Transport Museum
• Secrets of the London Underground walking tour - with an expert guide
• Personal Audio Headset (Underground tour only)

• Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
• Travel Card / Oyster card
• No guide to visit London Transport Museum
• Lunch

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• Underground tour: Starts: 1.00pm (meeting at 12:50pm), Baker Street Station, Marylebone Road, London, UK (Please meet the guide by the Sherlock Holmes statue outside Baker Street station. • The walking tour finishes 3:30 (approx.) at Westminster Underground Station. • Secrets of the London Underground tour is a guided walking tour • Visit to the London Transport Museum is independent (at leisure/by own). You will receive London Transport Museum tickets from your guide on the day of tour. • Guests will need to have an Oyster Card/Travelcard (valid for Zone 1) to participate in the tour • This is a walking tour so please wear comfortable footwear • Guests are encouraged to bring their own face coverings as these are required when traveling on board public transport. • This tour is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility due to the number of stairs in the London Underground network • London Transport Museum Current Opening Times : Daily, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm./ Last admission 5:00 pm. *Please check opening times from the official site please prior to travel. • The address of the London Transport Museum is Covent Garden Piazza, London, WC2E 7BB. Nearest underground station is Covent Garden. Guests will need to make their way there independently. Travel to the London Transport Museum is not included

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• This Tour is Provided by Evan Evans Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
• This Tour is Rated 3 Stars based on 5 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 9 Travelers is accepted for booking.