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Hidden Tube Walking Tour - Charing Cross: Access All Areas

4.9 Excellent 31 reviews
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1h 15m
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Likely to sell out Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Explore the disused Jubilee line platforms at Charing Cross and walk beneath Trafalgar Square. Guided access to areas closed to the public is included; guests must be at least ten, bring photo ID and wear closed-toe shoes. 4.87 from 31 reviews at €55 per person for 1h 15m.

From the guide

London Transport Museum, the world's leading museum of urban transport, invites you on a guided tour to explore Charing Cross underground station.
Join our expert guides and explore the station's disused spaces, go behind closed doors to exclusive areas not accessible to the public, walk under Trafalgar Square and see the London Underground in a different light.
Closed to the public since 1999, the Jubilee line platforms at Charing Cross are now synonymous with movies and TV. Explore the station’s history and find out how it came to be used as a filming location for popular TV shows such as Killing Eve as well as blockbuster films like the Bond hit Skyfall and even Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World.
All Hidden London tours are written by historical experts from London Transport Museum and based on content drawn from the Museum’s extensive archive and collection.

Schedule & Availability

Runs Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Departures: 10:00, 11:55, 14:35, 16:30
Available year-round

This tour runs Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, departing at 10:00, 11:55, 14:35, 16:30. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

75 minute guided tour of Charing Cross underground station including disused areas

What's Not Included

Travel to and from Charing Cross underground station

Itinerary

Charing Cross Underground Station Stop 1
Explore the disused spaces of Charing Cross Underground station, go behind closed doors to exclusive areas not accessible to the public, walk under Trafalgar Square and see the London Underground in a different light. Closed to the public since 1999, the Jubilee line platforms at Charing Cross are now synonymous with movies and TV. Explore the station’s history and find out how it came to be used as a filming location for popular TV shows such as Killing Eve as well as blockbuster films like the Bond hit Skyfall and even Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World.
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Departure & Return

Start point

The meeting point for this tour is inside the Northern line entrance of Charing Cross Underground station, opposite the ticket barriers. Use any staircase from Charing Cross mainline station to access the ticket hall and look for the Hidden London sign. Please arrive 15 mins before the tour time.

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End point

The meeting point for this tour is inside the Northern line entrance of Charing Cross Underground station, opposite the ticket barriers. Use any staircase from Charing Cross mainline station to access the ticket hall and look for the Hidden London sign. Please arrive 15 mins before the tour time.

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Tours are not suitable for children under 10 years of age
  • All guests must bring photo ID
  • Open-toed shoes are not allowed
  • No food or drinks allowed on the tour
  • Please do not bring luggage or large bags - there is no cloakroom
  • The tour involves a lot of walking, including areas of uneven ground and low lighting
  • Tours are not suitable for guests with claustrophobia
  • Tours are not step free and including walking up and down static escalators
  • There's no elevator
  • There is a maximum of four children (aged 10-15 yrs) allowed per adult

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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