London's Alternative History Tour: Uncovering the City's Secrets

🎉 Quirky, Fun History: learn offbeat facts and unexpected stories that will surprise you!
🎤 Led by a Local: get a true Londoner’s perspective and insider knowledge from a lifelong resident.
🌳 Explore Covent Garden, where history and modern-day quirks collide
⛪ Visit St. Paul’s Church Covent Garden, also known as “The Actor’s Church”
🎭 Learn about Theatre Royal Drury Lane, the oldest operating theatre in the world
⚖️ Stop by Thames Magistrates' Court, once home to quirky criminal tales
📜 Marvel at the Lyceum Theatre, where Shakespeare’s plays were staged in the 1800s

• 4.7
• English
• 60 min.
• 1.6 km.
• Provided by VoiceMap

If you love quirky facts and offbeat history, this tour is made for you!

Forget the standard history lessons—you’ll uncover the secrets behind iconic landmarks like Covent Garden, Somerset House, and Waterloo Bridge, and learn tales you won’t find in any textbook.

From how the Americans “stole” coffee from the British to the story of London’s last Victorian gas lamp, this tour is packed with surprising facts.
You’ll also dive into the River Thames’ hidden history, discover quirky origins behind local names, and hear about an 18th-century brothel that became famous for all the wrong reasons.

With plenty of bars and cafes along the way, you’re welcome to take a break and enjoy a drink or snack as you soak in London’s alternative history.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a curious local, this tour will give you a fresh perspective on the city’s past.

No. 1, 7 The Piazza, London WC2E 8HB

Starting Point

Apple Covent Garden

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