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Hidden Tube Walking Tour - Charing Cross: Access All Areas

4.9 · 32 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ London Operated by London Transport Museum Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Likely to sell out
Duration
1h 15m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
10:00, 11:55, 14:35, 16:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

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 32 reviews at €55 per person for 1h 15m.

In our comparison: #60 of 92 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €55 per adult.

Included and not included

  • 75 minute guided tour of Charing Cross underground station including disused areas
  • Travel to and from Charing Cross underground station

Children from €52 (ages 10 to 15). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Reviews

4.9
32 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 32 of 32

Star breakdown of all 32 ratings

5 stars
28 · 88%
4 stars
4 · 13%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and access to disused station areas; the recurring concern is value for money.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable, engaging guides who welcome questions
  • Access to disused platforms and tunnels normally closed to passengers
  • Film locations brought into context with accompanying movie clips
  • Views of working platforms and passing trains from above

Complaints

  • Several reviewers find the tour too expensive for what it offers

Written by Guidekin from the 32 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (11 January 2025 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
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. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10:00, 11:55, 14:35, 16:30 on Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
London Transport Museum; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The tour involves a lot of walking, including areas of uneven ground and low lighting
  • Tours are not step free and including walking up and down static escalators

Children

  • Tours are not suitable for children under 10 years of age
  • There is a maximum of four children (aged 10-15 yrs) allowed per adult

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Children from €52 ages 10 to 15

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Walking Tours

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This tour · #60 of 92€551h 15m4.87 (32)shared
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Ranked #60 of 92 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €17 to €717, median €31; typical length 2h. 11 of 92 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 92 Walking Tours

From €55 per adult