Discover some of the most vibrant and famous districts of central London as you explore the many cultural connections with your expert guide. From food and drink to theatre, art, architecture, history and religion, this tour will reveal the changing faces of the capital over the centuries. Find out what you would have done with a ‘piccadill’, what links the phrases ‘Nelson’s blood’ and a ‘stiff drink', which is the UK’s oldest Chinatown and where in London you'll come face to face with Harry Potter, Mary Poppins and Mr Bean.
Starting from luxury grocers and royal favourite Fortnum & Mason, pass through iconic Piccadilly Circus as you head towards Theatreland’s Shaftesbury Avenue to find out why London’s playhouses have changed their names so much over the years and which stars have performed where.
Next, be transported to the other side of the world by the exotic sights, sounds and smells of Chinatown, one of the city’s most colourful districts. Then when you reach Leicester Square, the setting of so many red-carpet film premieres, see if you can spot Batman and Bugs Bunny.
After savouring spectacular views of Trafalgar Square, regarded as the centre point of London, your guide will introduce London’s public transport to you as you take a tube train to the ancient City of London, where your tour finishes at magnificent St Paul’s Cathedral.
The itinerary is flexible to accommodate your interests and requirements, including meeting at a convenient location beforehand.
