London · COVENT GARDEN TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 10 covent garden tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Start at the King Charles II Statue in Soho Square and follow a guide through Soho and Covent Garden for British classics, market food, fish and chips, pub specialties, bakeries, and local stories. Food and drinks cost extra, so you choose what suits your appetite.
“Mike was a fantastic guide! Saw 8 different delicious food spots. Recommend to anyone wanting to sample some tasty places in London!”
Spend about two hours at Comedy Carnival Covent Garden, where international comedians, TV performers, award winners, and Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees share the bill. Shows run Friday and Saturday at 8:30pm, with doors and happy hour from 7:30pm, plus a late bar until 11pm.
“Note: the show starts at 20h30 and not 19h30. I guess the show is rather for local people than international public.”
Spend two hours with a private family guide at the British Museum, seeing Ginger, Ramses II, the Rosetta Stone, and Parthenon sculptures. Then walk one mile through Neal’s Yard, Seven Dials, and Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square. Guides such as Larry and Roberta tailor the pace for children.
“Our tour guide was very nice, she kept the group of kids and parents entertained and interested at the museum. She even had a detail to give the kids a little surprise at the end of tour; which they loved!”
Walk from St Paul’s Actors’ Church through Covent Garden, Jubilee Market, Drury Lane, Neal Street, Neal’s Yard, and Seven Dials. Guides including Charlotte, Cecily, and Ellie bring theatre history, prostitution, the Gin Craze, Dickens, and overlooked local characters to life in about two hours.
“The whole afternoon was a complete joy, full of interesting stories and historical facts. Our guide, Cecily was excellent.”
Use your phone to follow a 45 to 50-minute self-guided audio walk through Covent Garden. A local guide or historian leads you from the Piazza and Seven Dials to Neal’s Yard, St Paul’s Church, the Strand, and the Royal Opera House, with offline listening and GPS support.
“The trouble with the app was that by the time i got to the 7th stop 2 people were talking over each other so that I couldn’t understand what eithor was saying. Very disappointing”
Meet an English-speaking local at Westminster Underground Station for a four-hour private walk toward Covent Garden. Your route can include Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, royal parks, Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, pubs, shops, and lesser-known corners, shaped around your interests.
“they sent us on a walking tour with a very nice gentleman who was not fit to be walking due to health reasons. While we enjoyed the guide as a person, this was not an appropriate tour guide for a walking tour, let alone an expensive private tour. Very disappointed in the company organizing this tour. We had been in communication before the tour and stressed that we are active and want to walk a lot and see a lot. We ended the tour less than half way through due to the situation and are expecting a full refund, as this was a big let down”
Meet photographer Mehr at Covent Garden, Notting Hill, or St Paul's Cathedral for a private London photoshoot. Expect guided poses, candid moments, nearby streets, and classic details such as red telephone boxes. You receive 25 to 50 edited images in a private online gallery within 48 hours.
“It was a nice Experience with Mehr! Amazing Photos with the best locations and poses. Mehr was exactly the photographer I was looking for and made for me and my partner nice moments. Thanks for your kindness and effort Mehr :)”
Spend about three hours with a private guide exploring Camden Market, Borough Market and Covent Garden. Kevin and Stephen are among the guides used, and the tour includes hotel pickup on foot or by Tube, personal shopping and food tips, and a flexible pace.
“Kevin was an excellent guide. He is engaging and informative, with a deep knowledge and passion for the history of London. He was full of fun facts and we felt like we had a friend for the day. A great experience seeing the markets of London.”
Walk from St Martin-in-the-Fields through Covent Garden, Seven Dials, and Theatreland with a local guide such as Paul. Expect theatre stories, market stops, pastries, macarons, and Godiva hot chocolate, with most sights viewed from outside.
“The guide - Paul - was a delight, with loads of local knowledge and history of the area. He told us some very funny stories too. I enjoyed all of the food stops - it felt indulgent, and I have a sweet tooth so it was a great excuse to eat multiple sweet things! The macarons were the best. All in all it was a great way of enjoying the neighbourhood. I highly recommend!”
Join fine art photographer Lou Smith for a private four-hour walk from Trafalgar Square to Neal’s Yard. You’ll work with your own camera or phone, improve composition and camera settings, and review your photos during a refreshment break.
“Lou was very friendly and knowledgeable. Great experience and learned something’s at the same time. Worth doing.”
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