West End and South Bank Theatre Walking Tour in London
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West End and South Bank Theatre Walking Tour in London
By Charlie Tantam
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Ages 4-100, max of 12 per group
Duration: 3h 30m
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Historic programmes & theatre artefacts
What's not included- Entry/Admission - Palace Theatre
- Start:
- Oscar Wilde Statue, 3 Adelaide St, London WC2N 4HZ, UKAcross the street from Charing Cross Station.
End:- Shakespeare's Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DT, UKClose to Shakespeare's Globe, with an excellent selection of food/drink places nearby and good transport links (London Bridge & Blackfriars.)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 328484P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers
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- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 328484P1
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JanMcKArlington_VA
Arlington, VA18 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Charlie is EXCELLENT. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the West End and its theatre history and he conveyed it authoritatively. He also was genuinely interested in our own knowledge and interests. He supplements his verbal narratives with interesting and possibly rare printed materials relating to the individual theatres; plays and musicals; actors and actresses; and city history. This tour is a MUST if you are a fan of London's rich theatre history. By the way, the weather was not good: signficant wind; cloudy skies with intermittent rain; chilly temperatures. Yet his tour was so good the weather didn't bother us until towards the very end of the tour. We enjoyed it so much!
Written 11 April 2024
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Katie R
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Aug 2023 • Family
My husband and I spent 12 days in London for our honeymoon and this was by far our favorite part of the entire trip! We both work in theatre professionally and know a lot about the art form -- however, we were blown away by the knowledge and passion that emanated from our tour guide Charlie. We live in the states, and have gone out of our way to tell our friends about how fantastic this tour is! 10 stars out of 10! We cannot recommend this enough!
Written 9 September 2023
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JB LGB
1 contribution
Sept 2022 • Solo
Charlie is so personable and well-informed that his tour is a total delight. Even though we shared a theater background, I learned so much and I heartily recommend spending your time learning and laughing on this great tour. And honestly, the time flew by. While I am considerably older than Charlie, the walking was not an issue. Thanks Charlie!
Written 19 September 2022
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David I
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Friends
Really enjoyed the tour with Charlie, packed full of interesting and quirky facts about the fantastic tradition of theatre in London. Even though I’ve lived here and enjoyed many plays, this tour gave me a new perspective on how theatre has evolved, and how some acting stars got their big break. Charlie is very knowledgeable and passionate about this aspect of our culture. Highly recommend!
Written 13 August 2022
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Pauline
Berlin, Germany1 contribution
Sept 2022
I had a great tour and learned many thing about the theatres at West End and the South Bank, including the famous Globe theatre. It's a lot of walking, but Charlie ensured that I wasn't hungry or needed some food. He also made sure that I understood everything (I'm not a native speaker), which was great.
During the tour he has shown me old programs of the theatres, which made his explanations even better. It was a great trip through the history of Londons theatres and you will learn a lot. We visted many theatres and Charlie could say so much about each of them, his knowledge is fantastic.
If you like to go to the theatre I highly recommand doing a walk with Charlie, he even offers you tips to get cheap tickets, in case you are unsure how to get hold of them.
During the tour he has shown me old programs of the theatres, which made his explanations even better. It was a great trip through the history of Londons theatres and you will learn a lot. We visted many theatres and Charlie could say so much about each of them, his knowledge is fantastic.
If you like to go to the theatre I highly recommand doing a walk with Charlie, he even offers you tips to get cheap tickets, in case you are unsure how to get hold of them.
Written 15 September 2022
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Nicklaus L
2 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
Charlie did a wonderful job on this tour, and by the end of the 3+ hours, I felt as though I had gained a good understanding of the West End, its history, and the many famous names that have acted there. In regards to said famous names, as a New Yorker who signed up for this tour as a fan of Broadway musicals, I was pleasantly surprised by how familiar I was with the actors and actresses discussed: of course, there were new names as well, and by no means were the stories Charlie told old hat (to the contrary, they were extremely interesting and often quite fun), but given how many famous names cropped up along the tour, I’m certain even non-theater fans could enjoy this experience. Great tour!
Written 4 May 2023
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chris k
3 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
An absolutely fantastic tour, don't hesitate to book if you have an interest in the theatres of the West End.
Charlie was a delightful host who shared so many facts about the buildings and the famous actors who have made their debut on their stage's.
We thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend it.
Charlie was a delightful host who shared so many facts about the buildings and the famous actors who have made their debut on their stage's.
We thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend it.
Written 27 May 2022
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Oli V
Miami, FL42 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
Charlie is very passionate about theater and actors . No wonder , as after the tour I have learned he has a degree in Drama theater . He is an actor and lead tours …
I would suggest this tour to people who are knowledgeable in theater, as all tour is about the actors and history of theater and without knowing the subject you can get lost .
We walked around part of Covent Garden , stopped in front of some theaters and were presented with some interesting facts , shown some old programs , photos .
I would suggest this tour to people who are knowledgeable in theater, as all tour is about the actors and history of theater and without knowing the subject you can get lost .
We walked around part of Covent Garden , stopped in front of some theaters and were presented with some interesting facts , shown some old programs , photos .
Written 3 May 2024
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shirleywootten
Greater London, UK2 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
A great tour by someone who loves theatre and wants to share that enthusiasm.
Lots of information but never overwhelming. Really liked looking at theatre programmes and photos from back in the day - a terrific touch. Would happily book again. Recommended for locals and tourists alike.
Lots of information but never overwhelming. Really liked looking at theatre programmes and photos from back in the day - a terrific touch. Would happily book again. Recommended for locals and tourists alike.
Written 2 August 2022
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Laura V
1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Friends
This was my first time visiting London, and this tour has been one of the highlights of my trip! It was fantastic to see so many of the theatres, and learn some really interesting facts about their history. Charlie is a fantastic guide - he is extremely knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.
Written 25 September 2023
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