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Hidden Tube Walking Tour - Holborn: The Secret Platforms

4.7 Great 31 reviews
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1h 25m
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Likely to sell out Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Explore disused areas of Holborn tube station that are normally closed to passengers. Guided access includes stories about the station's development and filming connections; guests must be at least ten, bring photo ID and wear closed-toe shoes. 4.65 from 31 reviews at €55 per person for 1h 25m.

From the guide

Join our expert guides to explore the disused areas of Holborn tube station, and uncover the secrets of this transport hub.

This tour gives you the unique opportunity to explore secret areas of a busy London tube station, off limits to the travelling public for many years.

Over the duration of the tour, two expert tour guides will tell you the history of the station, how it developed and the plans for its future.

We'll tell you about some of the films and music videos which have been filmed at the station over the years and even show you some of the track leading down to Aldwych station.

Schedule & Availability

Runs Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Departures: 10:10, 10:55, 12:15, 13:00, 15:05, 17:10
Available year-round

This tour runs Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, departing at 10:10, 10:55, 12:15, 13:00, 15:05, 17:10. 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

85 minute guided tour of Holborn tube station

What's Not Included

Transportation to and from the site.

Itinerary

London Transport Museum, the world's leading museum of urban transport, invit... Stop 1
London Transport Museum, the world's leading museum of urban transport, invites you to join us on an exclusive guided tour to uncover the secrets of Holborn station, a busy interchange at the heart of London with much more to explore than first meets the eye. Originally opened in 1906 as a complex of four platforms to serve the Piccadilly line, this station had a pivotal role in turning the surrounding area from a land of ill repute into a prime business district for London. Step behind concealed doors into the expansive disused areas that lay behind, some not seen by the public in nearly 30 years. Enjoy an unexpected view of the Piccadilly line and explore the two closed platforms of the former Aldwych branch, complete with vintage posters, original Leslie Green Edwardian design, and an original early 20th century signalling cabin. Along the way you’ll relive the twists and turns of the 20th century as you hear how these spaces came to be used in surprising ways over the years.
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Departure & Return

Start point

The meeting point for this tour is on the corner of Gate Street and Kingsway, WC2B 6AA.

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End point

The meeting point for this tour is on the corner of Gate Street and Kingsway, WC2B 6AA.

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 flights of stairs
  • 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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