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. Here the emotional story of the ‘Mind the Gap’ widow, the spark behind The Tube map and glimpse ‘ghost’ platforms shut off from the world. From the beauty of the world clock in Piccadilly to the modern day, this tour has something for everyone

Meeting Point

Baker Street Station, Marylebone Road, London, UK (Please meet the guide by the Sherlock Holmes statue outside Baker Street station. )

Undergound London Experience

The London Underground, or the ‘Tube’ as it is more commonly known, is more than just a transport network- it is an icon of London and the lifeblood of the city; every year, more than 1.3 billion passengers journeys are made across its 270 stations.

Beginning with the construction of the Thames Tunnel in 1843, the world’s first tunnel built underneath a river and dubbed ‘The Eighth Wonder of the World’, the 175-year history of the London Underground is an eventful one full of world-firsts, stories and urban legends.

The Experience begins at the historic Baker Street Station, one of the original stops on the Metropolitan Railway, the world’s first underground railway. During the course of the Experience, your Expert Guide will bring the fascinating history of the London Underground to life as they tell the story of the ‘Tube’s’ evolution, including:

• How trains moved from steam-powered to electrified rails
• How the very first tunnels were dug and built by hand before advancements in technology were made
• The evolving nature of the underground over the years, from the world’s most popular tourist attraction to cargo network and public transport system
• Why more than 40 stations have been left abandoned
• The story of the famous ’roundel’ underground symbol

With such a long and varied history, there’s also something for fans of trivia and fun facts, including:

• Which station lies above the remains of 1000 bodies
• How it was re-purposed and used as a refuge over 170,000 people during the Blitz of WWII, as well as an aircraft factory and storage for the treasures of the British Museum
• The variety of animals spotted on the system, including a species that can only be found on the underground
• Who was the first Monarch to ride the ‘Tube’
• Which stations are reputed to be haunted by the ghosts of a murdered actor, a Pharaoh’s daughter and even a nun
Your Experience will conclude at Westminster Underground Station, serviced by the Jubilee, Circle and District Lines.

End Point

Westminster Underground Station
Your Experience will conclude at Westminster Underground Station, serviced by the Jubilee, Circle and District Lines.

Additional Information

• Meeting Point and time: 12:45, Baker Street Station, Marylebone Road, London, UK (Please meet the guide by the Sherlock Holmes statue outside Baker Street station).
• Departure time: 1:00 pm. We are unfortunately unable to wait for late comers and there is no opportunity to join the tour at a later point
• Finishing time and end point: The experience will end at approximately 3.00pm at Westminster Underground Station
• Transport: Travel cards are not provided. Please bring a valid travel card with you or your guide can help you purchase one when you are on the tour
• Please note this is a walking tour that includes many steps so is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility

Highlights

•  Visit one of the Underground’s original stations
•  Learn about how the Underground system was built
•  Hear about haunted and disused stations
•  Discover the variety of roles the underground has played
•  Visit the exterior of an original disused tube station
•  A maximum of 16 guests on this Experience

What’s Included

• Expert Guide
• Personal Audio Headset
• Walking Tour

What’s Excluded

• Lunch
• Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off
• Travel Card